Nicolas Backal

Nicolas Backal is currently the Director of Product Design at Okta, a company specializing in identity and access management. He has approximately a decade of experience in product design, having transitioned from a background in architecture. Backal studied architecture at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and initially worked for several renowned architecture firms before moving to the tech industry.

At Okta, Backal started as a senior product designer and has since progressed to lead design for a new business unit. His role involves crafting user experiences that facilitate secure access to applications, aiming to simplify and enhance collaboration and information exchange among users. He emphasizes the importance of design in bridging the gap between people, business, and technology.124

In addition to his work at Okta, Backal is involved in mentoring other product designers and has a deep passion for design thinking and collaboration.23