Octavian Chelaru

Octavian Chelaru is an accomplished design leader with extensive experience in product and user experience design, having held key positions at companies such as EmpowerID, Namaste Technologies, and UIQT, Inc. As Head of Design at EmpowerID since July 2020, Octavian advocates for user-centered design and oversees the overall user experience and brand integrity. Previous roles include Head of Product Design at Namaste Technologies, where Octavian managed the design system, and Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at UIQT, Inc. Octavian's entrepreneurial spirit is evident as the founder of Premio Themes, which develops WordPress plugins and themes. With a strong background in visual and product design, Octavian has collaborated with notable brands and contributed to various projects throughout a diverse career, rooted in a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași.