Umberto Abate is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across notable companies. Currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Product Design at Wrike, Abate previously held the position of Director of Experience Design at Autodesk and Director, Head of Design at Tandem Money. Abate's design expertise also includes significant roles at Skype and Microsoft, where contributions ranged from Principal Design Manager to Senior Interaction Designer. Abate's educational background includes a Master of Science in Intelligent Systems from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.