My leadership in product strategy and collaboration with UX teams included hands-on experience in design deliverables, data-driven improvement strategies, and market research which has fine-tuned my ability to empathize with users and prioritize their needs.
Digital Product Management
Business Consultant
Working with clients spanning retail, agribusiness, and healthcare gave me a wide perspective business and customers challenges. I learned how to work in a fast paced environment and refined my skills in problem-solving, empathy, and strategic thinking, all while exceeding client expectations.
My move into UX Design is the culmination of prior professional experiences, soft skills and formal training that sharpened my design skills through practical projects. Training allowed me to dive into the end-to-end design process and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
UX Design
Business Analyst
My experience included working with nurse tools, which sharpened my abilities in empathy and user analysis. I learned how to keep the user needs in focus while working with process flows, business requirements and delivering in an Agile environment.
Elevated by Empathy: My Path to UX Design
What makes me unique is my diverse work experience that spans business consulting, business analysis, digital product management, and UX design. Empathy is at the core of my work and has guided me along the way. I do my best work when I'm in a collaborative environment with servant leaders, working towards a meaningful mission and can see the results.
Hi there,
I'm Erik Gamradt
UX Designer, husband, and uncle based in Minneapolis. Here's a bit more about me.
Elevated by Empathy: My Path to UX Design
What makes me unique is my diverse work experience that spans business consulting, business analysis, digital product management, and UX design. Empathy is at the core of my work and has guided me along the way. I do my best work when I'm in a collaborative environment with servant leaders, working towards a meaningful mission and can see the results.
Business Analyst
Business Consultant
Working with clients spanning retail, agribusiness, and healthcare gave me a wide perspective business and customers challenges. I learned how to work in a fast paced environment and refined my skills in problem-solving, empathy, and strategic thinking, all while exceeding client expectations.
My experience included healthcare call data analytics and nurse tools that sharpened my abilities in empathy, user analysis, and feature prioritization. I learned how to keep the user needs in focus while working with process flows, business requirements and delivering in an Agile environment.
Digital Product Management
UX Design
My leadership in product strategy and collaboration with UX teams included hands-on experience in design deliverables, data-driven improvement strategies, and market research which has fine-tuned my ability to empathize with users and prioritize their needs.
My move into UX Design is the culmination of prior professional experiences, soft skills and formal training that sharpened my design skills through practical projects. Training allowed me to dive into the end-to-end design process and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
Testimonials
Erik was amazing to work with on our rebranding and website redesign for Intrinsic Physical Therapy & Wellness. He took the time to really understand what our patients need, creating a site that feels true to our brand and offers a smooth, mobile-friendly experience. Within the first month, we saw an increase in the rate of people reaching out through our online form, email, and calls—proof of Erik’s skill in building an engaging, effective site and brand. His thoughtful insights and careful attention to detail brought the project to life beautifully, and his collaborative approach made the whole process feel seamless!
- Dr. Rita White
Owner of Intrinsic Physical Therapy & Wellness
Erik is good at zooming out and seeing how things are connected. This holistic perspective makes him good at asking questions that others may not be considering. He has a strong strategic mindset. Erik is also very good at making others feel comfortable. He has a warm personality and sense of humor that puts people at ease. This helps him build strong
relationships with stakeholders.
- Lead UX Designer
Erik is an effective communicator including both in his writing and powerpoint decks, as well as in person presentations. He builds rapport with engineers, business teams, and coworkers. Erik's strengths include asking good questions, collaboration, critical thinking, his growth mindset, resilience, resourcefulness and drive.
- Director of Product Management
Erik is a fantastic collaborator. He creates space for his teammates to share ideas and feedback, while also bringing his own thoughtful ideas and feedback to the table. He brings others along in the decision making process and makes them feel heard and valued. I’ve always felt comfortable, valued, and heard
while working with Erik.
- UX Designer
Erik is a trusted advisor and consultant. He makes critical and sound decisions. Erik quickly develops rapport and credibility with his business and tech partners. I'm grateful for his leadership in advancing the consumer experience.
- Director of Digital Capabilities
Erik did a GREAT job stepping into a challenging situation with expanded responsibilities, essentially learning a new role on the fly. The transition was seamless without missing a beat. Thank you for your leadership, persistence, curiosity, team-focus, and value orientated approach to work
- Director of Product
You're great at keeping the team focussed on solving the problem at hand when things start to get sticky...you stepped in and smoothly de-escalated and refocussed us.
- QA Lead
On the personal side...
I love working on house projects, exploring new places, and spending time with my family, nieces and nephews, and friends. I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding and playing piano and guitar.
Enough about me.
I'd love to get to know you. Connect with me on LinkedIn, email me at eggamradt@gmail.com or contact me below.