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.