Cody Winn
Professional Summary
Cody Winn is an experienced digital product leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences. As the Director of Platform Experience at TED@Work, he is responsible for overseeing the development and optimization of TED's enterprise-focused platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of corporate clients and delivers meaningful value to employees.
Professional Experience
Current Role
Director, Platform Experience, TED@Work
_(2019 - Present)_
- Leads the strategic vision and roadmap for the TED@Work platform, a comprehensive enterprise solution that leverages TED's renowned content and insights to empower employee learning, development, and engagement.
- Manages a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver new features and enhancements that drive platform adoption and user satisfaction.
- Collaborates closely with TED's sales and client success teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into impactful platform improvements.
- Implements data-driven decision making, utilizing analytics and user feedback to continuously optimize the platform experience and maximize business impact.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Cody has held various leadership positions in the digital product and user experience space, including:
- Director, Mobile & Platforms at TED Conferences _(2016 - 2019)_
- Spearheaded the development and launch of TED's flagship mobile applications, driving user engagement and content consumption.
- Oversaw the integration of TED's online platform with enterprise collaboration tools, enabling seamless knowledge sharing and employee learning.
- Director, Product Management and UX at Hem.com _(2014 - 2015)_ and Fab.com _(2014)_
- Led cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of innovative e-commerce experiences, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and revenue.
- Director of Production at Tigerspike _(2011 - 2014)_
- Managed the delivery of custom digital solutions for clients across various industries, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
Education
Cody holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Areas of Expertise
- Digital product strategy and roadmap development
- User experience design and optimization
- Agile software development and project management
- Data-driven decision making and analytics
- Enterprise platform development and integration
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Cody has made significant contributions to the digital product and user experience landscape. His work at TED has been instrumental in enhancing the organization's enterprise-focused offerings, enabling corporate clients to leverage TED's renowned content and insights to drive employee learning, development, and engagement. Cody's ability to bridge the gap between technology and business needs has consistently resulted in impactful solutions that drive measurable outcomes for his clients and employers.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in digital product leadership and his deep understanding of enterprise user needs, Cody Winn is a valuable asset to the TED@Work team. He is well-positioned to continue driving the platform's evolution and solidifying TED's position as a trusted partner for corporate clients seeking to unlock the power of their employees through innovative learning and development solutions.