Summary
Michael Edelstone is a UX Engineer with 11 years of multidisciplinary design and front-end experience, currently shaping product experiences at SPR from his base in San Marcos, Texas. He has a strong background in higher education and SaaS, having designed interfaces and products for Texas State University, Kuali, Files.com, and Balto. Michael blends hands-on engineering and visual design—moving from early roles as a software developer and technical web editor into senior product design—and is comfortable bridging design systems, interaction patterns, and implementation. Known among peers as a "neat" designer, he brings a pragmatic craft sensibility to complex workflows and accessibility challenges. His BA from the University of Pittsburgh underpins a thoughtful, user-centered approach to product problems that scale across institutions and startups.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
University of Pittsburgh