👋🏾 Hello!
My name is William Miner.
On a
good day, this is what I look like!
This is my home on the web.
I'm a software designer based in New York's Hudson Valley and I currently work for Slack, where I lead design teams focused on automation, AI, and productivity.
Driven by curiosity, my skillset is deeply multi-disciplinary. Over the last fifteen years, I've cultivated experience through roles in sales, engineering, design, and management, giving me unique insight into how successful products come together.
Outside of work, I'm an avid gardener, fly fisherman, hiker, husband, and dad. Find me on LinkedIn to get in touch.
Speaking and writing
I sometimes give talks and publish my writing on the web.
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Leading Design LondonNovember 2024
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UXCON ViennaOctober 2023
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Blog: The Secret to Design? Think Like a SalespersonMay 2022
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Blog: Should designers get MBAs?May 2021
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Blog: Tips for Product Design InterviewsApril 2021
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Revision Path PodcastSpring 2019
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NYC Design Systems CoalitionWinter 2017
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NY EdTech WeekWinter 2016
Coaching and Advising
Got a thorny design challenge or a team that's hitting its limits? I've spent 15+ years learning how to untangle these kinds of knots. I help startups and design leaders build strong teams and smart products, especially when automation and AI are part of the puzzle.
- From Maker to Manager and Back - Navigate key transitions with frameworks for delegating, mentoring, and scaling your impact
- Keeping Your Seat At The Table - Master stakeholder management and organizational influence through proven strategies and real-world scenarios
- Charting a Career in Tech - Create your personalized advancement roadmap, backed by industry insights and executive coaching techniques
- Establishing Craft - Build high-performing design teams and establish quality standards that drive business growth
- Building Teams That Ship - Implement efficient processes and team structures that evolve with your growth stage
- Design-Driven Revenue - Align design practices with GTM strategy to accelerate sales cycles and increase win rates
Contact me on LinkedIn for more information.
Experiments
A few web-based creativity and interaction experiments I've built
✌🏾 And, if you made it this far, thanks for stopping by!