Samuel Sze

Samuel Sze has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in product design and architecture. Samuel is currently working at RingCentral as a Lead Product Designer, having joined the company in April 2022. Prior to that, they were a Senior UX Interaction Designer at RingCentral from August 2019 to April 2022. Before joining RingCentral, Samuel worked as a Senior Product Designer at Walmart Labs from December 2017 to August 2019 and at DNN Corp. from June 2016 to November 2017. Samuel also served as the UX/Product Design Lead at Compgun (YC W16) from December 2015 to May 2016. Samuel has a strong background in UX/Product Design Lead roles, having worked in a similar capacity at IdeaScale from November 2013 to December 2015, where they were responsible for all aspects of UX and product design. Samuel started their career in architecture, working as an Architect/Designer at SmithGroupJJR from November 2012 to May 2013, at Gensler from March 2010 to November 2012, and at NBBJ from March 2006 to December 2009. Samuel also had an early role as an Intern Architect at Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects from October 2005 to March 2006. Samuel gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at Emily Carr Institute in September 2004.

Samuel Sze's education history is as follows:

1. From 1993 to 1996, Samuel attended Upper Canada College and obtained an O.S.S.D. degree.

2. In 1996, they enrolled at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Commerce and Finance. Samuel graduated in 2000.

3. Continuing their education, Samuel pursued a Master of Architecture degree in Architectural Design at The University of British Columbia. Samuel attended from 2000 to 2004.

4. In 2004, they furthered their studies in Computer Aided Design at Boston Architectural College, where they earned a certificate in 3D Visualization and BIM. This program lasted for one year, concluding in 2005.

5. Between 2010 and 2013, Samuel successfully completed all the Architect Registration Examinations conducted by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards.

6. In 2013, they attended General Assembly for the User Experience Design Immersive program, specializing in Product Design and Research.

7. In 2017, Samuel returned to General Assembly for a short-term program in Front-End Web Development. Samuel obtained a certification in this field.

It should be noted that Samuel Sze obtained the Front End Web Development certification from General Assembly in September 2017, and also completed the User Experience Design Immersive program at the same institution. The exact month and year of completion for the User Experience Design Immersive program are not available.