Dave Guido

Design Leader

I am a Senior Design Leader with 25+ years of experience navigating the intersection of complex systems and human behavior. My career has been defined by leading high-stakes digital transformations within the world's largest financial and healthcare institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Optum. I specialize in building and scaling remote-first design organizations that don't just "make things pretty," but drive measurable business value and operational rigor.

At the core of my professional work is a commitment to Design as Strategy. Whether I'm integrating $13 billion acquisitions or architecting ethical, AI-powered SaaS ecosystems, I focus on creating defensible, user-centered products. This dedication to innovation has resulted in four U.S. patents in digital banking and UX, a testament to my habit of turning deep customer insights into scalable, functional intellectual property.

Beyond the boardroom, I am a firm believer in Servant Leadership. I take immense pride in fostering high-performance cultures where talent can thrive, evidenced by a 95% team retention rate throughout my tenure. I am an advocate for "Design Thinking" as a collaborative exercise, frequently recalibrating failing projects by re-anchoring them in user needs and Lean Startup methodologies to ensure velocity without sacrificing quality.

When I'm not architecting design systems or mentoring the next generation of leaders, I live and recharge in Southern California. I'm a proponent of a balanced, remote-first lifestyle that allows for deep focus on global problems while staying grounded in local life. I'm always looking for the next "impossible" challenge in Fintech or Healthtech where design can be the primary catalyst for growth.

Let's connect on LinkedIn/in/davidguido

Otherwise, feel free to contact me at davidguido at gmail dot com or (951) 251-GUIDO.

Thanks for dropping by,

Dave

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