I'm a leader, designer, podcaster, and Canadian expat. I'm known for my positive attitude, ability to create and ship products, and keep colleagues unstuck.
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I bring over 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience in leadership, product design, product management, and front-end development.
My Interests
I prioritize opportunities to work on things that uplift and empower people. I love using design and technology to bring things to life. I enjoy trying new things and working outside of my comfort zone. I'm passionate about team building, mentorship, design systems, and emerging technologies. I care deeply about video games, music, politics, healthcare, and education. Ideally, I'm working on a magical combination of the above.
A Brief History
Currently I'm running my own product design studio, Wander. Most recently, I was Design Lead at Meta where I incubated teams and products. Prior to that, I was VP of Product at Onehub where I built a profitable business, beloved products, and happy teams. Earlier, I worked at Likewise where I established their web presence which led to a successful exit. I ran a freelance design company for a decade. I co-host a podcast about video games called Chips & Bits.
As a Leader
A steady beacon gently guiding people towards a successful completion of whatever the task may be.
Chris Albrecht
I put people first, build harmonious relationships, and lead with empathy. My leadership style has been described as a "unique brand of radical candor". I am accountable for every aspect of growing a business, creating and leading effective teams, and cultivating meaningful ethos. I enable with trust and guide with inspiration. I foster thoughtfulness and transparency amongst my teams. I am always mentoring.
As a Designer
One of the most influential figures in my design career and the most technical designer I know.
Karsten Rowe
I'm a pragmatic craftsman who loves to ship. A full stack designer, I am constantly learning and trying new things. I am responsible for every aspect of designing, building, and maintaining large-scale products. I advocate for web standards and accessibility. I work mobile-first with a responsive mindset. I obsess over tiny details, nudging closer to perfection with each version I release to the world.
This Site
Hand-crafted HTML & SCSS. View my source code. Compiled and deployed via Parcel. Hosted on GitHub Pages.