Michael Hirsh

Michael Hirsh is a highly experienced professional in human factors and user experience design, currently serving as Principal Human Factors Engineer at Baxter International Inc. and as an Insurance Producer at Symmetry Financial Group. Additionally, Michael is Principal and UX Researcher at Third Coast UX Partners. With a robust background, including roles as Director at Ipsos overseeing UX and Human Factors Research and Design Operations, and as Senior User Experience Researcher at Whirlpool Corporation, Michael has successfully led various projects, improving product design and user experience for major clients such as Verizon and Google. Michael's early career includes significant contributions as a Senior Biomechanical Engineer at Life Fitness, where innovative design approaches influenced global product development, and as a Clinical Engineer at Stony Brook University Hospital, focusing on medical device safety. Michael holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University and the University of Illinois Chicago, respectively.