Michael A | @mike.a.co
OPen

As an experienced tech professional and educator, I lead with empathy and intention: designing digital experiences, prioritizing tech for good, and shaping the future of work. Through HCD, AI innovation, and equitable education, I work to build a more forward-thinking and inclusive digital future, drawing from over a decade in tech.

Last updated

3 - 30 - 2025

Design Leader, Tech Strategist, & Educator from Brooklyn, NY.

Teams I've Worked With

City of New York

Meta

NPR

CUNY

Pfizer

General Assembly

I specialize in Design Leadership, management, strategy, process, and operations, and Inclusive Design and Design Systems.

My love for design has spanned over a decade in the digital product space, putting together strategies and experiences for various platforms and teams. From startups to large corporations, from screens to digital infrastructure, and from classrooms to content, I've championed human-centered inclusive design.

Latest Positions

Director of Product Design

Heady

Tech, AI, & Design Educator

CUNY

Founder

Rita Group

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