Alex S.

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DISC Type : cdi

Principal Product Designer - Design Systems at ShareFile

Orchard Park, New York, United States

Overview

Alex S. is a Principal Product Designer at ShareFile, where he leads the Design Systems team in redefining the applications UI. With a Masters degree from Quinnipiac University, he specializes in building scalable systems that integrate AI and accessibility. Colleagues describe him as having a "can do" attitude, process orientation, and a passion for user research.

His work on ShareFiles design system was instrumental in the company earning its VPAT certification by meeting WCAG 2. 2 AA standards.

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Hard To Convince

Fast Follower

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Topics They Care About

Scalable Design Systems
He has led the creation of design systems from the ground up at multiple companies, including ShareFile, MANTL, and Valon, to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Web Accessibility (WCAG)
A key focus of his work at ShareFile was ensuring the new design system met WCAG 2. 2 AA standards, unlocking key enterprise and government sales opportunities.
AI in UI Design
His professional focus includes building systems that connect people, AI, and accessibility, indicating a strong interest in the application of artificial intelligence in user interfaces.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Principal Product Designer - Design Systems at ShareFile
3-2023 - 1-2025
Lead Product Designer - Design Systems at ShareFile
8-2022 - 3-2023
Lead Product Designer at Valon
5-2021 - 8-2022
Lead Product Designer at MANTL
5-2019 - 5-2021
Senior Product Designer at Headway - Design & Development

Education

2016 - 2017
Master's degree from Quinnipiac University
2011 - 2015
Master's Degree from Canisius University

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Alex

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