Anne Cantera

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Sr. Product Designer Conversational AI at Optimum

Sayville, New York, United States

Overview

Anne is a Senior AI Product Designer at Optimum, where she leads the design of AI-powered chat and voice experiences. She excels at bridging design, product, and strategy to make complex technology impactful. Colleagues describe her as professional, resourceful, and a problem-solver with a profound knowledge of her field.

Outside of work, Anne hosts the DESIGNathon Podcast to explore the intersection of AI and design. Drawing from her background as a professional chef, she created a culinary chatbot named "Julia GPT. " She also volunteers her baking talents for Icing Smiles, a nonprofit that provides custom cakes for critically ill children.

Interesting fact: Anne was nominated for "Best Chef on Long Island" while raising a 6-month-old, a 6-year-old, and a 12-year-old.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Assertive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Conversational AI
She designs and orchestrates intelligent, AI-powered chat and voice systems for companies like Optimum and LexisNexis, focusing on human-centered interactions.
AI for Good
Her past work includes leading product strategy for a technology platform that uses AI to help people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Tech Mentorship
She serves as a mentor and teacher for organizations like Tech Fleet, dedicating time to help others start careers in conversational AI and UX.

Media Appearances

Anne has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Sr. Product Designer Conversational AI at Optimum
1-2024 - 6-2025
AI Experience Designer Chatbots / IVR Global Customer Operations. at LexisNexis Legal
12-2021 - 6-2025
Prompt Design Teacher/ Product Owner / Guild Member / UX Designer at Tech Fleet Community DAO
1-2023 - 3-2024
Conversation designer at Contract
10-2021 - 1-2023
UX Lead at The Inclusive Group | IDD Life

Education

1989 - 1991
Associates from The Culinary Institute of America

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Insights For Selling To Anne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anne is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anne

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anne move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Anne take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Anne

Personality Compatibility


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