Samuel Sholkoff

Samuel Sholkoff has a diverse work experience ranging from being a Lead Product Designer at Postlight to working as a Product Designer at TruChef, where they played a crucial role in delivering a seamless user experience. Samuel also worked as a Design Lead at IBM, where they demonstrated their expertise in visual and user experience design. Samuel has entrepreneurial experience as the Founder and CEO of XUP, a social platform aimed at facilitating in-person connections. Additionally, they served as the VP of Product at Talk Howdy and was responsible for product management and UX design. Samuel has also worked as a Sketch Community Ambassador and a UX Designer at Dusk Games. Prior to that, they gained valuable experience as a freelance graphic designer, working on various projects for clients such as Wisp, Pommery Champagne, and ERS-Environmental Record Search. Samuel also served as a Digital Marketing Manager at Dibzees, LLC, and as a Graphic Designer at Associated Iowa Honors Students. Overall, Samuel Sholkoff has a strong background in product design, UX/UI design, and marketing.

Samuel Sholkoff earned a Bachelor's degree in English/ Creative Writing (poetry) from the University of Iowa between 2010 and 2014. In 2012, they briefly attended John Cabot University, where they focused on English / Creative Writing. The following year, in 2013, they attended Saint Petersburg State University to study Russian Language. In terms of additional certifications, Samuel obtained the IBM Design Thinking Practitioner certification from IBM in February 2017, and in June 2017, they obtained the Certified ScrumMaster® certification from Scrum Alliance.