Designer with experience leading AI products.

Robert Bowser

Designer with experience leading AI products.

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Designer with experience leading AI products.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Product Manager at PersistOS
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Launched platform solving AI memory constraints in a cross-functional team, gaining 60k visitors and 1k users. Developed product flow from research data, building a task-centric model that achieved a 78% CSAT at launch. Established a scalable design system with documentation for the Figma MCP server, allowing agentic development tools to easily implement designs. Partnered with engineering to refine LLM and ML elements through prompt engineering and iterative evaluation.
Product Design Intern at DivertissementAI
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Defined features, designed flows and screens, iterated upon feedback, and delivered prototypes in Figma to developers for a new SaaS platform through weekly agile sprints. Orchestrated research campaigns that guaranteed product and brand identity fit the target market. Ensured shipped product matched design intent through design reviews and current build QA with engineering.
UI/UX Design Intern at Yohocare
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Designed a multi-platform conversational AI software supporting Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers. Performed market research, defined personas, and crafted a detailed information architecture for the application. Created flows addressing the needs of identified user groups through inclusive design and tailored functionality.
UX Consultant at Bridgestone Americas
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Researched and designed for the second largest tire manufacturer’s fleet tire health management software suite. Conducted user research with 30+ stakeholders, synthesizing insights through affinity mapping and thematic analysis to create 3 personas, 3 journey maps, and a service blueprint. Prototyped intuitive user interfaces in Figma for tire data tracking and inventory management, incorporating iterative user testing to optimize workflow efficiency and user experience. Achieved metrics of a 90% increase in workflow efficiency, 75% reduction in usability errors, and 0 failed tasks across 16 usability tests in an AA WCAG-compliant prototype that adhered to the company’s design system.
President of Operations at Michigan Open UX
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Managed organization of 100+ focused on providing UX learning opportunities at the University of Michigan.
Vice President of Operations at Michigan Open UX
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Oversaw logistics and finances, coordinating 30+ room bookings for 2 weekly programs with facilities staff.
Project Manager at Michigan Open UX
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Led a team that evaluated an internal network system through quantitative and qualitative research. Coordinated project roadmaps and deliverables while managing stakeholders and ensuring alignment.
UI/UX Designer at Michigan Open UX
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked with an international digital preservation organization in a team of 4 to rework their member portal. Delivered wireframes, mockups, and a functional prototype in Figma for the client’s in-house developers. Presented actionable product strategy, convincing how a user-centered approach addressed business objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Master of Science at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Master of Science at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

Nielsen Norman Group Certificate in User Experience Management
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
IBM Product Manager Specialization
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Nielsen Norman Group Certificate in UX
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026
IBM Product Manager Specialization
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare