Henning Fischer

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Henning Fischer is a seasoned professional in the field of User Experience (UX) design, currently serving as the Director and Head of UX for Firebase at Google. With a career spanning over two decades, Fischer has established himself as an expert in UX design and product development across various industries.

Career Highlights

Current Role: Henning has been the Director and Head of UX for Firebase at Google since August 2021. In this position, he leads the user experience efforts for Firebase, Google's mobile and web application development platform.

Previous Positions at Google: Prior to his current role, Fischer worked on Identity at Google from April 2018 to August 2021, where he led UX for Accounts, Authentication, and Account Security.

Other Notable Roles:

Head of Product Design at eero (May 2017 - March 2018)
Senior Director of User Experience at GE Digital (November 2015 - February 2017)
Design Director roles at GE Digital for Power & Water and Transportation sectors (2013-2015)
Managing Director at Adaptive Path, including founding their first international office in Amsterdam (2010-2013)

Education and Skills

Henning Fischer's educational background includes:

BA from Tufts University
MDes (Master of Design) from Illinois Institute of Technology
Studies at Parsons School of Design

He is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in German.

Professional Certifications

Fischer holds a Certified Scrum Product Owner certification from the Scrum Alliance, issued in September 2015.

Expertise and Reputation

Henning is known for his comprehensive understanding of UX design, business intricacies, and corporate dynamics. His diverse experience across different industries and roles has contributed to his reputation as an adept professional in product design and user experience.1

Throughout his career, Fischer has demonstrated a pattern of leadership in design and user experience, consistently taking on roles that involve directing and shaping the user experience strategies of major companies and products.