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Mel Allums is a design leader with 15 years of experience in crafting consumer experiences and 10 years in team leadership. Currently serving as a design leader at Google, Mel has a knack for building design teams and has held leadership positions at prestigious companies like PayPal, Capital One, and Monitise-Fiserv. Mel's expertise lies in launching innovative financial and commerce products for both global institutions and startups, with a focus on enhancing customer experiences. An author and speaker, Mel wrote the first book on mobile payments UX, published globally by O'Reilly Media. Mel's skills encompass global design leadership, design thinking, data-driven product strategy, and user-centered methodologies.

Mel Allums holds a Certificate in Design Leadership from Cooper U, a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Web/New Media: User Experience Design from the Academy of Art University, and a BA in Mass Communications: Digital Media from Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Mel's educational background reflects a strong foundation in design, leadership, and digital media.

Currently, Mel serves as a UX Design Manager at Google, building upon extensive experience in various design and leadership roles. Previously, Mel worked as the Director of P2P & Cause Design at PayPal, Senior Creative Director of UX at Capital One, and UX Design Lead at Monitise. With a diverse professional background that includes roles in UX design, creative direction, and interaction design at companies like Eveo and Isobar, Mel has a rich tapestry of experiences to draw upon. In addition, Mel has experience in library services, having held positions as a Library Technician at California State University East Bay and the University of the Pacific.

Mel Allums' career highlights include establishing design teams, driving product development aligned with customer needs, and advocating for user-focused design methodologies. With a strong emphasis on simplicity and customer-centric design, Mel has left a lasting impact on the fields of UX design and product strategy. Mel's contributions to the industry through writing, speaking engagements, and practical leadership have solidified their reputation as a design luminary in the tech and finance sectors.

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