Wilder Wells
Sr. UX Program Manager - Emoji & Expression at Google
San Francisco Bay Area United States
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Top SchoolWilder Wells is a senior UX program manager based in the San Francisco Bay Area with 15+ years delivering design and product updates across tech and agency environments. Currently leading Emoji & Expression at Google, he blends large-scale program management with hands-on interactive production experience from roles at Apple, Google Store launches, and top agencies like J. Walter Thompson and BBDO. Wilder has a strong track record in analytics-driven UX improvements, localization, accessibility (WCAG 2.0), and e-commerce optimization, often tying tagging and dashboards directly to conversion and launch metrics. He moves fluidly between strategy and delivery—creating SOWs and roadmaps while mentoring teams and running user testing and prototyping. His early background in front-end development and multilingual studies gives him a practical edge in cross-functional communication and product internationalization. Known for turning complex stakeholder needs into measurable launches, he brings both agency hustle and enterprise rigor to digital product delivery.
7 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature at Colorado State UniversityHigh School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Kent Denver SchoolLetras, Letras at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
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Github Skills (3)
emoji7
unicode7
fonts4
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (2)
wilderwells/a1s
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Contributions:7 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
googlefonts/noto-emoji
Dec 2023 - Dec 2023
Noto Emoji fonts
Contributions:1 PR, 1 branch in 1 day
emojinoto-emojifontsnotounicode
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