Robin Willis
Product army of one and full stack developer advancing and challenging the boundaries of both disciplines
About
Seasoned technology and design leader with over 14 years of experience spanning from UX UI design & research to full-stack development. I excel in discovering opportunities, validating their potential, and transforming abstract ideas into innovative products that deliver impactful solutions.
Work Experience
Tenderfounderresearchdesignengineeringleadership
2022 - 2024
Head of Product Design
Leading the charge in Tender's mission of creating a seamless caregiving platform. I orchestrate the forward-thinking product vision, strategy, and execution, while contributing directly to the research, design and development process, embodying an empathetic approach to product creation.
Gordils & Willisfounderresearchdesignengineeringleadership
2017 - 2022
Partner
Led company-wide strategic vision and operations to bring a number of startups to market and transition into sustainable businesses through a hands-on approach across design and engineering. Managed and mentored team members, cultivated strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service and results.
CompStakresearchdesignengineeringmanagement
2014 - 2017
Product Designer / Software Engineer
Led a complete product redesign and front-end framework overhaul by identifying UX UI problems and opportunities, and refining design concepts through rigorous research and validation. Leading to a significant impact in usability, retention and conversion. Additionally, designed and developed internal tools that improved the company's sales cycle, and productivity.
Sunglassresearchdesignengineeringmanagement
2012 - 2013
Software Engineer
Designed and developed multiple application plug-ins, seamlessly interacting with a Sunglass’s application through various languages and interfaces. Additionally, I created a companion iOS App. Managed external development through contractors and effectively coordinated efforts with the internal development team for seamless integration.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2007 - 2011
MARCH, Masters Architecture
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
2003 - 2007
BFA, Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Skills
Product Design
Mobile & Web Development
UX Research & Insights
Creative Direction
Product Strategy
Systems Architecture
Brand Design & Strategy
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
User Interface Design
Data Visualization
3D Modeling
User Experience Research
JavaScript/TypeScript
React.js, React Native
Next.js, Node.js
GraphQL, Apollo
React Native
Framer, Origami
Python, Ruby, Rails
HTML, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind
OpenGL, WebGL, Three.js
Project Management, Agile Methodologies