Nicolas Backal, a product designer originally from Mexico City, has an impressive background in architecture and design. With experience leading teams and launching successful products in both startups and big tech companies, Backal brings a unique perspective to his work. He emphasizes the importance of collaborating as a team and building a strong business case for design, which he believes leads to successful outcomes.

Backal is currently the principal product designer at Okta, a company that provides secure access to information across various devices and platforms. In addition to his work at Okta, Backal has also mentored product designers at adplist.org and previously held positions as a senior product designer and staff product designer at Okta. Prior to his work in product design, Backal served as a design architect at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and an architectural assistant at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP.

Backal has studied at multiple institutions, including Universidad Iberoamericana and the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He has also gained experience in the urban mobility program and design courses at the California College of the Arts.

Overall, Backal's background in architecture and product design makes him a valuable asset to any team. With a passion for collaboration and a focus on building strong business cases for design, Backal is poised for continued success in his career.