After graduating from the University of Waterloo’s co-op Computer Science program in 2000, Marnie spent her first 8 years working in the software industry splitting her time between programming, interaction design, and usability at small companies that valued her ability to move between skills. Then in 2008, Marnie became a full-time UX Designer at IBM. With her passion for designing with real users, she has led cross-disciplinary product teams to improve the quality of their deliverables by leveraging users’ feedback. Now, as a Design Manager, Marnie ensures that the right people are on the right projects. Her team creates design solutions using the best methods possible. Marnie is currently creating a design research program with her team at IBM Business Analytics.