Hi, I'm Kayla Gerken - Senior UX Program Manager at DeepMind
I'm passionate about shaping intuitive user experiences, particularly in cutting-edge AI. I thrive in fast-paced tech environments, bridging strategy and execution to empower design teams and reduce complexity for impactful product innovation.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled UX for Fortune 50 tech companies, reducing ambiguity and empowering design teams.
Leading UX Program Management at Google Gemini (DeepMind) for advanced AI products.
Can help others by scaling UX initiatives and empowering design teams in tech.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundations
Gained initial exposure to marketing and business intelligence through internships at FCB Global and Fuse Sport & Entertainment, building a broad understanding of business operations.
✦ Marketing
✦ Business Intelligence
Tech Industry Growth
Transitioned into the tech sector, focusing on User Experience Program Management at Google, honing skills in product development and cross-functional team leadership.
✦ User Experience
✦ Product Management
AI-Focused Leadership
Currently driving UX program strategy at Google Gemini (DeepMind), specializing in advanced AI products and leading initiatives to scale UX impact in cutting-edge fields.
✦ AI
✦ UX Program Management
✦ DeepMind
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic UX Scaling
Expertise in expanding UX capabilities for large tech organizations.
✦ Drives efficient growth of UX functions in Fortune 50 companies.
✦ Reduces operational ambiguity for design and product teams.
✦ Empowers teams to deliver high-impact user experiences.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Bridging the gap between design, engineering, and product.
✦ Facilitates seamless collaboration across diverse teams.
✦ Ensures alignment on project goals and user-centricity.
✦ Translates complex technical requirements into user value.
Program Management Excellence
Delivering complex UX programs with precision and clarity.
✦ Manages intricate project roadmaps and timelines.
✦ Identifies and mitigates potential risks proactively.
✦ Ensures timely delivery of innovative UX solutions.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators in AI and advanced technology.
✦ Discovering opportunities to shape the future of user experience in emerging tech.
✦ Finding collaborators passionate about solving complex user challenges.
I can help with
✦ Guiding organizations on scaling UX programs effectively.
✦ Advising on best practices for reducing ambiguity in design processes.
✦ Sharing strategies for empowering design teams in fast-paced environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into novel AI applications impacting user interaction.
✦ Connections with leaders in ethical AI development.
✦ Discussions on the future landscape of human-AI collaboration.