Sean Stopnik

Sean Stopnik is currently the Head of UX Engineering and Product Design at IBM, where they lead a global team focused on the next generation of IBM Cloud products. They also serve as the Design Manager and have held roles such as Principal Visual Designer at Progress Software and Senior Product Designer at Trulia. With a background in web design and front-end development, Sean's earlier experience includes significant positions at Red Ventures, Cyber2 Media, and Revolution Prep. Additionally, they have an extensive history as a guitarist in various bands from 1994 to 2007. Sean's unique educational journey includes a playful nod to a "PhD in Rock n Roll" from a decade of touring.