I am Christopher Octa, currently a UX designer based in Atlanta, Georgia.
In my previous life (10+ years ago), I was a web developer (.NET technologies).
My experiences in development and product management enable me to be an effective UX professional equipped with an understanding to balance the needs of the moving parts in the agile product cycle, the business, and the users.
My goal is to pursue a role with UX leadership because with my experience, I want to push forward design as part of the business strategy for delivering quality products through meaningful collaboration with the users, stakeholders, business, and peers. I also want to have the opportunity to help facilitate the success of individuals who are interested in pursuing the UX discipline.
Product Design Books I Like
The Design of Everyday Things
by Donald Norman
by Donald Norman
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
by Nir Eyal
by Nir Eyal
Designing for Emotion
by Aarron Walter
by Aarron Walter
UX Strategy
by Jaime Levy
by Jaime Levy
Build Better Products
by Laura Klein
by Laura Klein
Escaping the Build Trap
by Melissa Perri
by Melissa Perri
Other Books I Like
The Making of a Manager
by Julie Zhuo
by Julie Zhuo
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
by Ben Horowitz