Summary
Sam Schumacher is a solutions-focused design and technology consultant with seven years of experience helping enterprises translate user research into product strategy, interactive journeys, and production-ready interfaces. Currently a Solutions Consultant at MURAL, he blends facilitation (LUMA) and collaboration tooling to scale creative problem-solving across organizations. Previously at IBM iX he led visioning engagements for fintech and wealth-management clients, oversaw multi-year IT monitoring MVPs, and drove client-facing delivery and sales extensions. A Northwestern-educated human-centered designer who has taught UX to journalism students, Sam pairs rigorous research and workshop facilitation with hands-on design execution—often staying a sprint ahead to shape future requirements. Based in Santa Monica, he also contributes to campus developer initiatives (Code4Community), reflecting a commitment to practical impact and community mentorship.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Lake Park High School
BSJ Journalism Human-Centered Design, BSJ Journalism Human-Centered Design at Northwestern University
English, Spanish