Sergey Derejinsky

Sergey Derejinsky is a Product Designer 2 at Microsoft, currently based in Prague, Czechia. With over 14 years of experience in visual and interaction design, he specializes in product design and has a strong focus on improving user experiences through usability research and user testing. His work aims to create user-centric designs that address real problems and enhance digital experiences.12

Professional Experience

• Current Role: At Microsoft, Sergey has been involved in designing products and services as part of the Microsoft 365 core design team since September 2021. His primary focus is on enhancing search features within Microsoft products to improve user search experiences.1

• Previous Positions:

  • Senior Lead Designer at Netology-group (2018-2021)
  • Senior Product Designer at Netology-group (2016-2018)
  • Lead Interaction Designer and Co-founder at AVOapp, Inc. (2013-2021)
  • Various product design roles in startups and design studios, including Angry Developers and Resystem.12

Education and Certifications

Sergey holds a Licentiate Engineer degree in Systems and Computer Engineering from The Technical University of Moldova (2004-2009). He has also completed several certifications, including "Accessibility in Action" from Microsoft and "Design Thinking: Customer Experience" from LinkedIn.1

Achievements

He has received recognition for his design work, including awards from the Golden Site contest for educational website designs, where he played a leading role in usability research and design.12

Overall, Sergey Derejinsky is a dedicated and experienced product designer with a robust background in enhancing user experiences through thoughtful design practices.