David M.

David M. is a design leader specializing in strategy and operations leadership. They have served as a professor at both Savannah College of Art and Design and Politecnico di Milano, and founded the Interaction Design Association, managing multiple initiatives within the organization. With experience in roles such as Principal Experience Strategist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Sr Director of Strategy and Operations at Northwestern Mutual, David currently holds the position of Director of UX Design at Walmart. Their focus remains on achieving business and human outcomes through useful, usable, and desirable design principles. David's extensive background includes managing teams of up to 40 individuals and fostering community both within organizations and in global practice communities.