About
I’m a people-first, remote-first, innovator and leader with over 25 years of professional experience working with incredible teams in IT, Design, Engineering, and Product Management. Over that time I’ve become a User Experience specialist bringing joy and results through Product Innovation. You can read my resume or the TL;DR is below, or you can read my Manager Read Me on Github.
I believe in fostering a culture and product development lifecycle that helps all involved cross-functional teams do their best work, and feel amazing while doing it, in a safe, trusting, and respectful environment. My last team all said they wanted to go wherever I went. I strive to be the type of leader I never had.
I specialize in helping businesses create user experiences that truly resonate with their audience. I help open the door to a world of opportunity for individuals who may otherwise feel excluded from your services or products. I help teams create equitable, seamless experiences that inspire trust, enhance customer loyalty, and drive growth. I help users feel at home.
I can’t help but think of and find new ways to improve the user experience. Whether through design, development, research, analytics, or user feedback, I integrate these disciplines to develop products that are not only inclusive but also forward-thinking and effective. Inclusivity can be helping someone in bright sunlight read your screen to place an order, or making your app speech-friendly for someone who needs to do something while hands-free driving. Or the ability to say, “Alexa, thank my driver.”
I’ve had the privilege of working with organizations of all sizes. Working with startups to Fortune 10 companies. I’ve specialized in Law Enforcement, Security, Compliance, Healthcare, Real Estate, and FinTech.
By championing user needs and aligning with business goals, we can collaboratively innovate and elevate your products and services, making them better for everyone.
Experience
Adaptability, curiosity, and tenacity have been my greatest assets throughout my journey.
Healthcare
2020-2024
Law Enforcement
2013-Present
Multimedia Agency
2015-2016
Edu Division
2014
Telecommunications
2014
Healthcare
2006-2013
I structure and organize information in a visually dynamic way to ensure clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. By understanding user needs and business goals, I design logical, intuitive systems that allow users to find exactly what they need quickly and efficiently.
I solve user problems with targeted research, intuitive and inclusive UX/UI design, and development. When users feel intelligent and valued, trust follows, and positive sentiment grows. I work with you to create designs that foster that trust and deliver a lasting, positive impact.
I lead product development by combining strategic vision with user-centered design principles, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and end-users. With a focus on outcomes, I manage the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring smooth execution and continuous improvement.
I drive product innovation by identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, using both creative problem-solving and data-driven insights. I help organizations build forward-thinking solutions that meet evolving user needs, making a meaningful impact on their markets.
I explore and integrate artificial intelligence to create cutting-edge solutions that enhance user experiences and business processes. Through the application of AI, I help organizations leverage technology to automate, innovate, and improve decision-making in dynamic environments.
Results
Passion fuels my career, driving me to create innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed user expectations, ensuring meaningful impact in every project.
Hire Me
Find me on Medium, use the form below, email at info@daniellefavreau.com, or text me at (314) 225-5881 (please do not call without texting first).
Join me on Zoom for weekly Office Hours on Wednesdays at noon CST.
Meeting ID: 836 6735 9494 · Passcode: UXELLE
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Everything Else
When I’m not innovating, designing, or coding, I’m likely painting or drawing for a new book. I’ve led a fascinating life and love hearing about others’ amazing tales.
- I’ve assisted in autopsies with Dr. Peter Pan in Kenora, Ontario.
- As an ambassador for Canada to Germany, I made the papers as the “Canadian Girl Lost in Berlin.”
- I climbed a mountain while in Germany but also suffered 2nd degree burns to my hands from hot maple syrup.
- I’ve walked on fire and was a tattoo artist.
- I managed one of the largest art collections in the US and as a joke (after someone told a story about meeting Beyonce at Tommy Hilfiger’s party and not knowing who she was), I painted a painting of Beyonce that sat in an art gallery in New York and is now owned by one of their former curators.
I believe in surrounding myself with people who know things I don’t and can learn from. If my time at Google taught me anything, it’s that it’s the team that matters most. I’d love to join yours – let’s talk.
Knowledge
FORMAL EDUCATION
University of the People – Master’s Degree MBA (Human Factors and Accessibility Specialty) (2023)
University of the People – Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science (2021)
MIT – Media Arts and Science Bachelor’s Degree Course Study (OCW)
University of Manitoba, MB, Canada – School of Medicine
University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada – Bachelor’s of Science with Dual Majors in Biology and Chemistry and a Minor in German
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Women Defining AI
International Association of Accessibility Professionals – IAAP
Design Thinking Program – Advisory Board Member – University of Missouri (2021-2023)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Introduction to Machine Learning – MIT
- BigQuery for Machine Learning – Google
- Notary Public (Missouri)
- Criminal Justice Information System Security and Awareness – FBI
- SAFe Product Owner
- Examine 508 Compliance & Accessibility in Chrome Extensions
- Psychology and Human Factors – University of Minnesota
- Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions – University of Michigan
- Testing for Web Accessibility with Accessibility Insights
- Specialized Web Accessibility, Accessibility QA Testing, Document Accessibility, Accessibility Program Management, Customer Service for People with Disabilities, Native Mobile App – Deque University
- Organizational Leadership Professional – Northwestern University
- Interaction Design Professional – University of California San Diego
- Inspired Leadership Professional – Case Western Reserve University
- American Contract Law I – Yale University
- Accessibility and Inclusive Design – University of Illinois /li>
- Organizational Leadership Specialization – Northwestern University
- Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications Specialization – University of Colorado /li>
- NIBRS Certification – FBI
- Agile Development Professional – University of Virginia (Darden)
- UI/UX Design Specialization – California Institute of the Arts
- Continuous Delivery and DevOps – University of Virginia (Darden) /li>
- Professional Scrum Master – Scrum.org