“As gifted with people as he is at design and design operations, he is a brilliant, efficient, energetic and hard-working IC as well as a skilled manager and lead. Mike is unfailingly cordial and upbeat, even when delivering tough feedback; he takes responsibility for his team’s setbacks, and gives team members credit when they succeed. He fights for the user, his team, and what’s right, yet always manages to align the best user outcome with the company’s most important goals… Leadership trusts his word. He is a bridge builder.”

“Mike is an exceptional design leader—deeply detail-oriented, process-savvy, and highly empathetic in his approach to leadership.

Mike was instrumental in shaping our design operations. He introduced thoughtful systems and workflows that significantly improved our team’s efficiency and ensured we consistently met our milestones. His ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve for operational gaps helped elevate our team’s performance and collaboration across functions.

… He was my right hand—someone I could count on to lead with integrity, manage complexity with calm, and represent our team with professionalism and care. He built strong, respectful relationships with cross-functional partners and advocated for his team with both heart and strategy.”

“Mike was such a key part of our design team at Unqork. We worked side by side on a bunch of projects, and he made big things happen, things that actually changed how our team worked… He also ran all our design meetings, standups, reviews, demos, workshops, you name it. And he did it in a way that kept things moving but also made space for real collaboration. He really cared about the work, not just pushing pixels, but making sure we were solving the right problems and staying connected across product and engineering. Mike was always the one bridging the gaps and making sure everyone was in sync.”

“Mike is a gem of a person! He’s a kind-hearted, process-driven operational wizard who gave everyone a seat at the table. His thoughtfulness always made you feel respected and valued and his human-first mindset encouraged a pleasant work environment. 

As a design and operations leader, Mike helped us navigate ambiguous territory by implementing processes and rituals that brought structure to our design team to better align with cross-functional needs.”

“Mike’s exceptional leadership spanned multiple product teams, consistently elevating the user experience for our clients. In our fast-paced environment where priorities shifted rapidly, Mike established a remarkably effective process that enhanced communication between product, engineering, and design teams, enabling high-quality design work despite tight timelines. His strategic vision and strong leadership ensured his team delivered outstanding results across diverse product areas.”