Alex McMahon

Director of Design at Alpaca

Alex McMahon has extensive experience in the field of design and user experience. Alex is currently working as the Director of Design at Alpaca, where they lead the product design and brand for key products in algorithmic trading, broker infrastructure services, and compliance platforms. Prior to this, Alex served as the Head of User Experience and Design at Virtually Human, where they built a global design and research team and focused on creating user experiences for NFT breeding, racing, and buying/selling using crypto. Alex also worked as a Senior Manager of UX Design at Expedia Group, leading the mobile app UX team and transforming Expedia's hotel partner products. Additionally, Alex served as the Head of Design at Redback Technologies, where they worked on smart energy management and utilized AI and blockchain technology. Alex has also held positions as a Senior Product Designer at Expedia Group, Senior UX Designer at News Corp Australia, UI Designer at Woolworths Limited and Brosnan Golf, and Digital Designer at Q-Imaging. Alex began their career as a Graphic Designer at City Beach Australia.

Alex McMahon's education history is as follows:

In 2022, Alex attended Rare with Google, although the degree name and field of study are not specified.

In 2015, Alex completed a Front End Web Development program at General Assembly Australia.

From 2008 to 2009, Alex pursued a Diploma in Graphic Design at TAFE Queensland. The field of study included Graphic Design and Web Design.

Between 2005 and 2007, Alex studied at the University of South Australia, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Media Studies.

In 2009, Alex gained a Certificate IV in Small Business Management from the Sarina Russo Institute.

From 1996 to 2004, Alex attended Annesley College, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

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Timeline

  • Director of Design

    June, 2022 - present

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