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I’m Cher Chronis, a design, marketing and brand strategist with over 28 years leading the design, development, and marketing of technology products across Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Entertainment, AI and Blockchain. I’m an entrepreneur at heart, focused on creating branded experiences that empower users to change the status quo.
My unique blend of branding, content strategy, product marketing, creative production and technical know-how lets me drive high-impact product marketing and user-centric design. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies to launch game-changing hardware, software, interactive media, and events, shaping how people use technology every day.
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Work Experience
Head of CX at PreSecurity
September 1, 2025 - PresentLead advanced technology design and engineering for cloud and on-premises cybersecurity solutions; manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product designers, product managers, QA testers and design-system resources to deliver the highest level of customer experience. The role also supports threat intelligence analysis, security assessments and employee training as part of the services portfolio.
Staff Product Designer at ServiceNow
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025Lead advanced technology design and workflows for Data Foundation and CMDB workspaces; guide a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, QA testers and design-system resources to optimize the customer experience on the ServiceNow platform.
Sr. Product Design Lead at Kaiser Permanente – Technology Group
November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021Engineering design lead for mobile, web and enterprise products; UX lead for eConsult Appointment Referral; led design systems and digital style guides across Technology Group products; mentored a team of product designers and delivered patient-services applications.
CXO and Co-Founder at Creative Mint, Inc.
April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Co-founded online platform to decentralize and democratize creative intellectual property rights transactions leveraging blockchain; led all creative, marketing and content management strategy for the corporate entity, the technology application and Brand IP; instrumental in assembling the company's infrastructure.
Owner at Darkhorse9 (freelance)
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2019Freelance UX Product Design and Marketing; branding and identity services, technology design for web, mobile and enterprise products; customized product marketing to support launch programs and continual product enhancements; capabilities include graphic design, illustration, video editing and interactive prototypes.
Director of Brand Strategy and Design at Comodo
December 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016Cybersecurity company; established and implemented B2C Brand Strategy; directed Product Design and Product Marketing for web and enterprise cybersecurity technology offerings.
Sr. Product Designer at HPE – Data Security
April 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Mobile and enterprise design for Secure Mail, eDiscovery products and white-labeled brand applications; contributed to mobile and enterprise design across Secure Mail, eDiscovery and related offerings.
Sr. Mobile Design Lead at Kaiser Permanente – Technology Group
March 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013Mobile-based design leadership for preventive care, virtual visits, prescription fulfillment and My Doctor Online content; contributed to web/mobile strategy and enterprise product design.
Creative Producer at Bandwidth
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012Agency-capable content marketing and design; produced mobile designs for clients including the American Institute of Radiology, George Harrison Estate and Bon Jovi; delivered design for entertainment and healthcare-related projects.
Marketing & Design Producer at EMQ FamiliesFirst
May 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010Non-profit technology group delivering content marketing and the design and development of web-based products to support foster care services.
Sr. Product Designer at Web Spider Technologies
March 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010eCommerce platform developer; designed web and mobile app for a subscription-based networked business directory; contributed to product design and user experience.
Freelance Product Design & Marketing at Collaborate Communications
February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010Full-service design agency work including content marketing, print, environmental, web and mobile design; supported global projects.
Director of Marketing at Extropy Group
August 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010Data migration services company; directed marketing activities and supported go-to-market strategies for small to medium businesses.
Director of Strategic Brand Alliances – NA at ASUS Computer International, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009Managed PR, product placement and product launches; worked with Taiwan design group to produce co-branded hardware and software; managed CES trade show design and resources as well as supporting events.
Director of Marketing Communications – NA at ASUS Computer International, Inc.
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Managed all consumer-based marketing and design for North America; built and managed a team of designers, publicists and marketing staff.
Product Design and Marketing at Reflex Security, Inc.
July 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007Cybersecurity company specializing in consumer and enterprise software and hardware enterprise products for small, medium and large business; led product design and marketing efforts.
Product Design and Marketing at Fortinet
November 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006Cybersecurity company specializing in consumer and enterprise software and hardware enterprise products for small, medium and large business; led design and marketing initiatives.
Director of Application Design at Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.
July 1, 1999 - November 1, 2001Product design for software used for studio management and corporate services; designed the first in-dash hardware; in-dash software/hardware integration and mobile/web initiatives.
Lead Product Designer at Deutsche Bank – GIS Technology Group
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999Lead product designer delivering software for offices worldwide to manage financial data and information.
Design Lead at Page, Arbitrio and Resen
January 1, 1998 - September 1, 1998Full-service design agency providing print, environmental, web and mobile design services; led design projects.
Sr. UX Product Designer at UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024Drove digital strategy and designed accessible, compliant experiences for the flagship member mobile app; translated complex requirements into wireframes and prototypes; mentored junior designers; contributed to design systems.
UX Product Design and Marketing at Darkhorse9 (freelance)
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2019Freelance product design firm delivering branding, design for web, mobile and enterprise products, and customized product marketing; provided graphic design, illustration, video editing and interactive prototypes.
Sr. Product Designer at HPE – Data Security (Formerly HP)
April 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Mobile and enterprise design for Secure Mail, eDiscovery enterprise products and white-labeled brand applications.
Creative Producer at Bandwdth
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012Content marketing and design for mobile and web products in Entertainment and Healthcare; produced mobile designs for clients including American Institute of Radiology, George Harrison Estate and Bon Jovi.
Dir of Strategic Brand Alliances – NA at ASUS Computer International
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009Managed PR, product placement and product launches; orchestrated CES trade show design and partnerships.
Dir of Marketing Communications – NA at ASUS Computer International
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Managed consumer-based marketing and design for North America; built and led marketing teams.
Sr. UX Product Designer at UnitedHealth Group (UHG)
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024Drove digital strategy and designed intuitive, accessible, and compliant experiences for members and internal teams for the flagship mobile application; translated complex requirements into wireframes and prototypes, conducted user research, mentored junior designers, and contributed to design systems.
Dir of Strategic Brand Alliances – NA at ASUS Computer International, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009Managed PR, product placements and launches; collaborated with Taiwan design group on co-branded hardware/software; CES event design.
Dir of Marketing Communications – NA at ASUS Computer International, Inc.
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Managed all consumer marketing and design for North America; built and led a marketing and design team.
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Industry Experience
Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics, Gaming
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