Ari Parnes

Ari Parnes is a strategic product designer and UX leader with over six years of experience in interaction design and six years in marketing. Ari co-founded two startups, including LectureTools, Inc. and Webfood, Inc., where they designed educational software systems and internet-based ordering solutions. With a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan, Ari has demonstrated success in translating user needs into effective design solutions. Currently, Ari works in strategic design and user experience at Ab Initio Software.