Top Talent like Michael are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michael Ryan-Hart

UX Designer • Worthington, OH, US
Participatory design
Sketch
Axure RP
Heuristic Evaluation
Figma
Wireframing
User-Centered Design
UX research
Design Research
Design Thinking
User Interface Design
Design
Usability Testing
UX
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
User Experience Design Leader | Master's Degree | Cartographer
With a Master's degree in User Experience Design from Kent State University and a background in Mathematics and Geography, I bring a unique blend of skills to my work. My experience includes roles as a Freelance Cartographer/Illustrator, User Experience Designer at PenFed Credit Union, and Vice President User Experience at Chase. I've also served as an Interaction Designer at Nationwide Insurance and a GIMS Specialist at the Ohio Department of Transportation. My career has been marked by a commitment to providing custom map illustrations, visual storytelling, and user experience design services. Additionally, I have a solid foundation in freelance graphic design and have served as a Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University. My diverse background and expertise in user experience design make me a valuable asset in creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

Work History

9

Freelance Cartographer/Illustrator

9th Point StudioAs a freelance cartographer/illustrator, I provided custom map illustrations and visual storytelling services to clients.
P

User Experience Designer

PenFed Credit UnionNov 2022 - Jul 2023 • 9 mos
C

Vice President User Experience

ChaseOct 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 1 mo
N

Interaction Designer

Nationwide InsuranceApr 2016 - Oct 2020 • 4 yrs 7 mos
O

GIMS Specialist 1

Ohio Department of TransportationOct 2010 - Apr 2016 • 5 yrs 7 mos
S

Freelance Graphic Design

Scott Ryan-HartJun 2003 - May 2011 • 8 yrsProvided freelance graphic design services to various clients.
B

Senior Cartographer / GIS Coordinator

Burgess & NipleJun 1999 - Jan 2009 • 9 yrs 8 mos
T

Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State UniversitySep 1997 - Jun 1999 • 1 yr 10 mos

Education

K

Kent State University

Master's degree, User Experience Design2012 - 2015
T

The Ohio State University

MA, Geography1997 - 1999
K

Kent State University

BA, Mathematics1992 - 1997

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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User Experience Design Leader | Master's Degree | Cartographer
With a Master's degree in User Experience Design from Kent State University and a background in Mathematics and Geography, I bring a unique blend of skills to my work. My experience includes roles as a Freelance Cartographer/Illustrator, User Experience Designer at PenFed Credit Union, and Vice President User Experience at Chase. I've also served as an Interaction Designer at Nationwide Insurance and a GIMS Specialist at the Ohio Department of Transportation. My career has been marked by a commitment to providing custom map illustrations, visual storytelling, and user experience design services. Additionally, I have a solid foundation in freelance graphic design and have served as a Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University. My diverse background and expertise in user experience design make me a valuable asset in creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Michael are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michael Ryan-Hart

UX Designer • Worthington, OH, US
Participatory design
Sketch
Axure RP
Heuristic Evaluation
Figma
Wireframing
User-Centered Design
UX research
Design Research
Design Thinking
User Interface Design
Design
Usability Testing
UX
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Work History

9

Freelance Cartographer/Illustrator

9th Point StudioAs a freelance cartographer/illustrator, I provided custom map illustrations and visual storytelling services to clients.
P

User Experience Designer

PenFed Credit UnionNov 2022 - Jul 2023 • 9 mos
C

Vice President User Experience

ChaseOct 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 1 mo
N

Interaction Designer

Nationwide InsuranceApr 2016 - Oct 2020 • 4 yrs 7 mos
O

GIMS Specialist 1

Ohio Department of TransportationOct 2010 - Apr 2016 • 5 yrs 7 mos
S

Freelance Graphic Design

Scott Ryan-HartJun 2003 - May 2011 • 8 yrsProvided freelance graphic design services to various clients.
B

Senior Cartographer / GIS Coordinator

Burgess & NipleJun 1999 - Jan 2009 • 9 yrs 8 mos
T

Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State UniversitySep 1997 - Jun 1999 • 1 yr 10 mos

Education

K

Kent State University

Master's degree, User Experience Design2012 - 2015
T

The Ohio State University

MA, Geography1997 - 1999
K

Kent State University

BA, Mathematics1992 - 1997

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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