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John Derkacz is a senior application engineer responsible for designing, developing and installing software solutions at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA). During his tenure at MEAA, he has designed and implemented new systems and features, as well as modified and maintained existing systems to continually improve business technology. Derkacz has more than eight years ofRead more

As a user experience professional for over 25 years, Chris loves learning what motivates users and customers so that he can be their advocate throughout the design process. He recently joined the Usability and Driver Workload Human Factors team at General Motors. During his five years with the company, he has also worked on UXRead more

Yovela is a dedicated HMI Engineer at Stellantis, where she has been contributing her expertise since August 2022. She is accountable for the feedback and intuitiveness of user interfaces within vehicle and infotainment systems, focusing on feedback, messaging, auditory signals, intuitiveness, functional grouping, and feature logic. Yovela ensures that system logic aligns with customer functionalRead more

Sookyung (Sookie) Cho is a manager of the UX studio at Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI). She facilitates the UX research process with a balanced combination of creative storytelling and scientific methods to provide UX design insights and solutions. The Pop in Your Job: I’m interested in a dynamic context of driving and riding whereRead more

Hala is a UX Researcher and Human-Centered Engineer at Nissan North America, currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Engineering with a focus on automotive systems and mobility at the University of Michigan. She blends expertise in psychology, social science, and design to create user-centered experiences that meet both physical and psychological needs in the automotiveRead more

Hasan Vatansever has served as a Software Architect at Scania Group for the past 7 years, where he has played a key role in shaping the design and development of advanced UX and UI applications for next-generation vehicle systems. His work spans infotainment platforms, navigation solutions, and in-cabin digital experiences, with a focus on creatingRead more

Juliette is a Product Engineer specializing in HMI at Nexteer Automotive with over four years of experience designing user interfaces for automotive systems. Previously, she advised on HMI and human factors at CNXMotion and worked as a Systems & HMI Engineer at Saab. She holds a PhD in Computer Science focused on human-machine interaction fromRead more

James Rampton is a Lecturer III at the University of Michigan School of Information, where he teaches courses in UX, Interaction Design, Human Behavior in Design, and Automotive User Experience. He also serves on the Faculty Senate and the undergraduate curriculum committee, helping shape the future of design education. With over a decade of experienceRead more

Terrence Wilson is currently the Director of Lighting and External Systems at Scout Motors Inc., based in Detroit. Previously, he was the Global Director of Innovation at Magna International for over six years, where he led teams in developing and launching cutting-edge automotive lighting technologies. With a solid foundation in engineering and over 16 yearsRead more

As an engineering manager with over two decades of experience in both automotive and aerospace engineering, my journey has been shaped by a commitment to innovation. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in developing software solutions for infotainment systems and autonomous car programs, collaborating with various OEMs. Beyond my leadership role, I find fulfillment as aRead more