Hi, I'm Homero Menchaca - UX Manager / Staff Product Designer at Waymo
I thrive on making advanced AI accessible and reliable. My passion is bridging complex AI/ML concepts with user needs, especially in safety-critical domains and developer tools. I excel when driving human-centered design for transparent and actionable AI experiences.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led user experience design for AI developer tools and safety-critical systems at Waymo, after a foundational UX career at Google.
Currently specializing in creating transparent, interpretable, and actionable human-in-the-loop workflows for complex AI decisions.
Can provide expert guidance on designing intuitive AI developer tools, building trust and safety into AI systems, and shaping UX for ML products.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Core UX at Google
Developed foundational skills in Interaction Design and UX for various Google products, focusing on user experience and interface design.
✦ Interaction Design
✦ UX Design
✦ Product Design
Transition to AI and Safety at Waymo
Moved into designing safety-critical systems, focusing on AI Developer Tools and Trust & Safety platforms, gaining expertise in complex AI workflows.
✦ AI Tools
✦ Trust & Safety
✦ Machine Learning
Leading Data Experience at Waymo
Currently managing UX and leading design for data experiences, focusing on human-in-the-loop systems and AI interpretability.
✦ UX Management
✦ Data Experience
✦ AI Interpretability
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering AI for Safety and Trust
Designing ethical and transparent AI systems for critical applications.
Specializing in AI Developer Tools and Trust & Safety platforms.
Creating human-in-the-loop workflows for AI model interpretability.
Delivering measurable impact in safety-critical domains.
Bridging Complex Tech and User Needs
Translating intricate AI/ML concepts into intuitive user experiences.
Expertise in designing for AI productivity and generative AI tools.
Deep understanding of ML/Data Science workflows and AI terminology.
Focus on user-centered design for complex technical products.
Scaling Design Leadership
Guiding teams and strategies for large-scale, integrity-driven systems.
10+ years of UX leadership experience.
Proven ability to manage product strategy and design systems.
Experience at leading tech companies like Waymo and Google.
I'm excited about
Connect with innovators building next-gen AI and ML platforms.
Discover emerging trends in responsible AI and human-AI collaboration.
Explore opportunities to influence the future of AI development tools.
I can help with
Provide expert guidance on designing intuitive AI developer tools.
Share best practices for building trust and safety into AI systems.
Offer strategic insights on user experience for machine learning products.
I would love your help on
Identify emerging startups focused on AI ethics and transparency.
Connect with leaders in the AI research and development community.
Find collaborators working on novel human-in-the-loop AI systems.