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Welcome to my stage, showcasing a decade of leading '0-to-1' AI-enabled software and strategy experiences
Welcome to my stage, showcasing a decade of leading '0-to-1' AI-enabled software and strategy experiences
Welcome to my stage, showcasing a decade of leading '0-to-1' AI-enabled software and strategy experiences
Grab A Ticket to View my Product Design Portfolio
VIP
Drafts, Laughs, and Autographs
VIP
Drafts, Laughs, and Autographs
Drafts, Laughs, and Autographs
Drafts, Laughs, and Autographs
Front Row
Unobstructed Views, Unforgettable Vibes
Nose Bleeds
Oldies but Goodies
The Ensemble
Seeking the Wisdom of Crowds to Perfect my Craft
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Horace T.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan was effective at working with clients to describe relevant artifacts of the design and influence the client to head in specific directions that were research-based and valuable.
Horace T.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan was effective at working with clients to describe relevant artifacts of the design and influence the client to head in specific directions that were research-based and valuable.
Lily H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan has clearly shown that he is a leader in design. He is able to do remarkable work with an impressive timeline, and communicates his designs in a clear and persuasive way.
Lily H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan has clearly shown that he is a leader in design. He is able to do remarkable work with an impressive timeline, and communicates his designs in a clear and persuasive way.
David M.
Chairman @Bitvore
Alan is hands down brilliant. He's really my secret weapon on all things design / analytical / conceptual. Part of me is hesitating to let anyone else know about him, so I can keep him all to myself!
David M.
Chairman @Bitvore
Alan is hands down brilliant. He's really my secret weapon on all things design / analytical / conceptual. Part of me is hesitating to let anyone else know about him, so I can keep him all to myself!
Front Row
Unobstructed Views, Unforgettable Vibes
Unobstructed Views, Unforgettable Vibes
Nose Bleeds
Oldies but Goodies
Nose Bleeds
Oldies but Goodies
Oldies but Goodies
Front Row
Unobstructed Views, Unforgettable Vibes
The Ensemble
Seeking the Wisdom of Crowds to Perfect my Craft
Seeking the Wisdom of Crowds to Perfect my Craft
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Jad H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan is a skilled design leader who can quickly understand and map user journeys, identify value pools, and help design products and solutions with unique value propositions.
Lily H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan has clearly shown that he is a leader in design. He is able to do remarkable work with an impressive timeline, and communicates his designs in a clear and persuasive way.
Lily H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan has clearly shown that he is a leader in design. He is able to do remarkable work with an impressive timeline, and communicates his designs in a clear and persuasive way.
Lily H.
EM @Mckinsey
Alan has clearly shown that he is a leader in design. He is able to do remarkable work with an impressive timeline, and communicates his designs in a clear and persuasive way.
Carter C.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan is a self-starter who not only moves projects along swiftly but also has a knack for bringing people together to collectively push the envelope and drive progress.
Carter C.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan is a self-starter who not only moves projects along swiftly but also has a knack for bringing people together to collectively push the envelope and drive progress.
Carter C.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan is a self-starter who not only moves projects along swiftly but also has a knack for bringing people together to collectively push the envelope and drive progress.
Horace T.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan was effective at working with clients to describe relevant artifacts of the design and influence the client to head in specific directions that were research-based and valuable.
Horace T.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan was effective at working with clients to describe relevant artifacts of the design and influence the client to head in specific directions that were research-based and valuable.
Horace T.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan was effective at working with clients to describe relevant artifacts of the design and influence the client to head in specific directions that were research-based and valuable.
David M.
Chairman @Bitvore
Alan is hands down brilliant. He's really my secret weapon on all things design / analytical / conceptual. Part of me is hesitating to let anyone else know about him, so I can keep him all to myself!
David M.
Chairman @Bitvore
Alan is hands down brilliant. He's really my secret weapon on all things design / analytical / conceptual. Part of me is hesitating to let anyone else know about him, so I can keep him all to myself!
David M.
Chairman @Bitvore
Alan is hands down brilliant. He's really my secret weapon on all things design / analytical / conceptual. Part of me is hesitating to let anyone else know about him, so I can keep him all to myself!
Nate L.
Design Director @Mckinsey
Not only does Alan deliver impact on studies, he also frequently raises his hand to support practice initiatives.
Nate L.
Design Director @Mckinsey
Not only does Alan deliver impact on studies, he also frequently raises his hand to support practice initiatives.
Nate L.
Design Director @Mckinsey
Not only does Alan deliver impact on studies, he also frequently raises his hand to support practice initiatives.
Kalyan V.
Principal @MIT
There's something uniquely remarkable about Alan. It's challenging to pinpoint precisely what it is, but his talent is undeniable and his perspective is refreshingly distinct from the norm.
Kalyan V.
Principal @MIT
There's something uniquely remarkable about Alan. It's challenging to pinpoint precisely what it is, but his talent is undeniable and his perspective is refreshingly distinct from the norm.
Jeff C.
CEO @ Pearly
Alan is terrific. He adds value to any project and can take an idea from theory and analysis into a market launch. Highly recommended.
Jeff C.
CEO @ Pearly
Alan is terrific. He adds value to any project and can take an idea from theory and analysis into a market launch. Highly recommended.
Colleen B.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan's contributions have been significant. His insights often guide our clients forward, and his role has been a key part in our collective success.
Colleen B.
Partner @Mckinsey
Alan's contributions have been significant. His insights often guide our clients forward, and his role has been a key part in our collective success.
The Ensemble
Seeking the Wisdom Crowds to Perfect my Craft
/01
Healthcare Company
Digital Pharmacy Ecosystem
DIGITAL PHARMACY ECOSYSTEM
I led full scale user research, prototyping and design for a 0-1 B2C online pharmacy, launching three products within an eight-month effort
Led the design strategy of a ‘0-1’ B2C digital pharmacy, managing user research, prototyping, and design, shipping several products in eight months.
I led full scale user research, prototyping and design for a 0-1 B2C online pharmacy, launching three products within an eight-month effort
I led full scale user research, prototyping and design for a 0-1 B2C online pharmacy, launching three products within an eight-month effort
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
UX Research
0-to-1
Role
Role
Design Director
Design Director
5M
5M
Co-built and launched digital pharmacy MVP to customers
Co-built and launched digital pharmacy MVP to customers
12+
$XX-XXXM
Team Size
Projected year 1 ARR
$XX-XXXM
12+
Projected year 1 ARR
Team Size
8 months
8 months
Length of project
Length of project
/02
Footwear Retailer
Loyalty Rewards 2.0
LOYALTY REWARDS 2.0
Revamped design culture at a retail giant, bridging design and business for a 500% boost in product development speed
Revamped design culture at a retail giant, bridging design and business for a 500% boost in product development speed
Revamped design culture at a retail giant, bridging design and business for a 500% boost in product development speed
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
UX Research
Capability Building
Role
Role
Design Director
Design Director
~500%
~500%
Increase in product development agility
Increase in product development agility
40+
50M+
Team Size
Customers directly impacted by launch
50M+
40+
Customers directly impacted by loyalty rewards program relaunch
Team Size
3 months
3 months
Length of project
Length of project
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
/03
AmplifyAI
Collective Intelligence
Collective IntelligencE
COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
Amplify AI revolutionizes small-scale farming with a 40% increase in the adoption of improved agricultural practices
Amplify AI revolutionizes small-scale farming with a 40% increase in the adoption of improved agricultural practices
Amplify AI revolutionizes small-scale farming with a 40% increase in the adoption of improved agricultural practices
Product Design
Ethnographic Research
Leadership
Collaboration
Role
Role
Head of Product
Head of Product
2X
2X
Increase in knowledge sharing
Increase in knowledge sharing
6
Database
Team Size
Data-driven insights for small-scale farmers
Database
6
Data-driven insights for small-scale farmers
Team Size
24 months
24 months
Length of project
Length of project
/04
Non-Profit
Generation.org
EdTech Design System
EDTECH DESIGN SYSTEM
Co-created a design system for a worldwide education service for global adults and students
Co-created a design system for a worldwide education service for global adults and students
Co-created a design system for a worldwide education service for global adults and students
Design System
Cross-Functional
Social Impact
Prototyping
Role
Role
Design Director (IC)
Design Director (IC)
1
1
Design system
Design system
8+
~40%
Team Size
Faster to go from design to development
~40%
8+
Faster to go from design to development
Team Size
2 weeks
2 weeks
Length of project
Length of project
/05
/05
Confidential Client
Confidential Client
Conversational AI Tool
CONVERSATIONAL AI
Led the research, strategy, design and testing of AI models trained on Slack messages and launched a groundbreaking messaging platform with a focus on natural language processing and predictive analytics
Led the research, strategy, design and testing of AI models trained on Slack messages and launched a groundbreaking messaging platform with a focus on natural language processing and predictive analytics
Led the research, strategy, design and testing of AI models trained on Slack messages and launched a groundbreaking messaging platform with a focus on natural language processing and predictive analytics
0-to-1
0-to-1
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
B2E
B2E
UX Research
UX Research
Role
Role
Design Director (IC)
Design Director (IC)
30,000+
30,000+
Employees directly impacted
Employees directly impacted
6+
100+
Team Size
GenAI admin use cases identified and recorded in development backlog
100+
6
GenAI admin use cases identified and recorded in development backlog
Team Size
2 months
2 months
Length of project
Length of project
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
/06
/06
Tire Manufacturer
Tire Manufacturer
99 Problems but my Tires Ain't One
99 Problems but my tires aint one
Coached senior stakeholders in adopting an Agile design framework, enhancing the B2B experience strategy for a multi-national tire manufacturer's new product offering–tires-as-a-service
Coached senior stakeholders in adopting an Agile design framework, enhancing the B2B experience strategy for a multi-national tire manufacturer's new product offering–tires-as-a-service
Coached senior stakeholders in adopting an Agile design framework, enhancing the B2B experience strategy for a multi-national tire manufacturer's new product offering–tires-as-a-service
Capability Building
Capability Building
UX Research
UX Research
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Predictive
Predictive
Role
Role
Design Director
Design Director
10
10
Value drivers uncovered for future value creation
Value drivers uncovered for future value creation
10+
Team Size
1
Design system created to improve organizational design capabilities
1
6
Design system created to improve organizational design capabilities
Team Size
2 months
2 months
Length of project
Length of project
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
/07
Healthcare Company
Connected Care Strategy
CONNECTED CARE STRATEGY
Planned and executed strategic workshops to define new business opportunities, backed by extensive user research, resulting in clear implementation priorities and high participant satisfaction ratings
Planned and executed strategic workshops to define new business opportunities, backed by extensive user research, resulting in clear implementation priorities and high participant satisfaction ratings
Planned and executed strategic workshops to define new business opportunities, backed by extensive user research, resulting in clear implementation priorities and high participant satisfaction ratings
Workshop
0-to-1
UX Research
Design Strategy
Role
Role
Associate Design Director
Associate Design Director
30+
30+
Use cases identified through user research
Use cases identified through user research
12+
10
Team Size
Business ideas generated from 25+ insights
9
12+
High priority use cases selected for MVP prioritization
Team Size
2 months
2 months
Length of project
Length of project
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
/08
Major American Airline
Predictive Analytics for Maintenance
predictive analytics for maintenance
Championed a user-centric overhaul of a major airline's maintenance system, leading to streamlined operations and a significantly improved maintenance user experience
Championed a user-centric overhaul of a major airline's maintenance system, leading to streamlined operations and a significantly improved maintenance user experience
Championed a user-centric overhaul of a major airline's maintenance system, leading to streamlined operations and a significantly improved maintenance user experience
Collaboration
Collaboration
UX Research
UX Research
Capability Building
Capability Building
0-to-1
0-to-1
Role
Role
Design Director (IC)
Design Director (IC)
47%
47%
Increase in operational efficiency
Increase in operational efficiency
20+
50+
Team Size
Build ready use cases identified and added to backlog
50+
30+
Build ready use cases identified and added to backlog
Team Size
3 months
3 months
Length of project
Length of project
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
🕵️♂️ Top Secret 🤫
/09
MIT
Generative Model for Mult-Table Data
generative MODEL FOR MULTI-table data
Pioneered the world's first and most powerful system of generative models for tabular data
Pioneered the world's first and most powerful system of generative models for tabular data
Pioneered the world's first and most powerful system of generative models for tabular data
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
UX Research
0-to-1
Role
Role
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
$8.5M
$8.5M
Secured in seed funding
Secured in seed funding
9+
~40%
Team Size
Improvement in synthetic data without using Machine Learning models
~40%
9+
Improvement in synthetic data without using Machine Learning models
Team Size
11 months
11 months
Length of project
Length of project
/10
/10
Inquisithealth
Inquisithealth
Peer-to-Peer Support Platform
PEER-to-peer support
Conceptualizing and implementing a peer-to-peer support platform for people with terminal illness
Conceptualized and implemented a peer-to-peer support platform for people with terminal illness
Conceptualizing and implementing a peer-to-peer support platform for people with terminal illness
Conceptualizing and implementing a peer-to-peer support platform for people with terminal illness
Product Design
Product Design
Visual Design
Visual Design
0-to-1
0-to-1
UX Research
UX Research
Role
Role
Lead Product Designer (IC)
Lead Product Designer (IC)
~40%
~40%
Reduction in long-term complications
Reduction in long-term complications
5
iOS App Launched
Team Size
Impact
Key Partnerships
5
National Kidney Foundation
Team Size
4 months
4 months
Length of project
Length of project
/11
/11
Light Up Africa
Light Up Africa
Tackling Light Poverty
TACKLING LIGHT POVERTY
Invented and launched a groundbreaking energy solution, securing funding and establishing partnerships across two continents
Invented and launched a groundbreaking energy solution, securing funding and establishing partnerships across two continents
Invented and launched a groundbreaking energy solution, securing funding and establishing partnerships across two continents
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Financial Acumen
Financial Acumen
Leadership
Leadership
Social Impact
Social Impact
Role
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
10,000
10,000
Households impacted in East Africa
Households impacted in East Africa
12+
$1M
Team Size
Raised in debt and equity financing
$1M
12+
In debt and equity financing
Team Size
36 months
36 months
Length of project
Length of project
/12
Second Act
DESIGN DECADE
A collection of things I have designed. From personal brands for top golfers to designing machine learning models to improve operational efficiency, I've done it all
Product Design
UX Design
Branding
Business Modeling
Connect to Content
Add layers or components to swipe between.
Role
Various roles (from CEO of a B-Corp to program manager for a non-profit)
$85M+
Capital raised
3
Number of companies acquired
2-60+
Team Size
1-36 months
Length of project
/12
Second Act
Design Decade
A collection of things I have designed. From personal brands for top golfers to designing machine learning models to improve operational efficiency, I've done it all
Product Design
UX Design
Branding
Business Modeling
Role
Various roles (from CEO of a B-Corp to program manager for a non-profit)
$85M+
Capital raised
2-60+
Team Size
3
Number of companies acquired
1-36 months
Length of project
/13
Classic Act
The Early Years
Interested in learning more about my time at Engineers Without Borders or Caterpillar? Hit me up
Engineering
Digital Nomad
Volunteering
Traveling
Role
Various roles (Project Manager to Systems Engineer)
80+
Number of countries traveled
2-30+
Team Size
1
Number of Times Jailed
3-36 months
Length of project
/13
Classic Act
THE EARLY YEARS
Interested in learning more about my time at Engineers Without Borders or Caterpillar? Hit me up
Engineering
Digital Nomad
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Role
Various roles (Project Manager to Systems Engineer)
80+
Number of countries traveled
1
Number of Times Jailed
2-30+
Team Size
3-36 months
Length of project
/12
Second Act
Design Decade
A collection of things I have designed. From personal brands for top golfers to designing machine learning models to improve operational efficiency, I've done it all
Product Design
UX Design
Branding
Business Modeling
Role
Various roles (from CEO of a B-Corp to program manager for a non-profit)
$85M+
Capital raised
2-60+
Team Size
3
Number of companies acquired
1-36 months
Length of project
Product Design Mentor
Over a decade of experience mentoring more than 700 aspiring product designers
Over a decade of experience mentoring more than 700 aspiring product designers
Over a decade of experience mentoring more than 700 aspiring product designers
Product Design Mentor
Over a decade of experience mentoring more than 700 aspiring product designers
Always open for new opportunities
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Always open for new opportunities
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Copyright ©2024 Alan Hurt. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2024 Alan Hurt. All rights reserved.