Michael Calleia is a Design Director with over a decade of experience turning complex systems into intuitive, user-centered products across startups and Fortune 50 organizations. He builds and scales design teams, champions data-driven research, and blends product strategy with hands-on UX craft to drive measurable business outcomes. Known for rapid 0-to-1 launches and large-scale transformations—from a fintech startup that boosted conversion by 30% to a 15,000-user system overhaul—he excels at balancing innovation with operational pragmatism. He’s also a founder and consultant who’s saved clients hundreds of thousands of hours through workflow optimizations and fosters collaborative cultures that value experimentation and accessibility. Based in New York, he brings a rare mix of product leadership, design systems expertise, and facilitation skills that accelerate cross-functional delivery.
10 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Continuing education Art and Design, Continuing education Art and Design at Rhode Island School of Design
Certificate program NYU Summer Publishing Institute (NYU SPI), Certificate program NYU Summer Publishing Institute (NYU SPI) at New York University
Bachelor of Science Marketing, Bachelor of Science Marketing at Bryant University
Y Combinator
Continuing education Art and Design, Continuing education Art and Design at School of Visual Arts
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