Matthew J Galley🇺🇸

About Matthew J Galley

ex-VP of Product Design / Board Member at goSolo / Stealth Startup

Hi, I’m Matthew Galley, a mentor, designer, and leader with over 20 years of experience in user experience design, product strategy, and team building. Known as “The Mad Scientist,” I excel at combining creativity and strategy to transform ideas into impactful solutions. As a VP of Product Design, I’ve built teams, systems, and innovations centered around users.

Empowering others is my passion. From co-founding startups to mentoring designers and engineers, I thrive on helping people unlock their potential. Outside of work, I’m a rally-driving enthusiast, LEGO builder, maker, and family man, bringing a well-rounded perspective to mentorship.

How I Can Help

Whether you’re just starting, shifting careers, or stepping into leadership, I provide tailored guidance in:

Career Pathfinding

Identifying strengths and crafting actionable roadmaps.

Navigating career transitions and leadership opportunities.

Portfolio & Resume

Creating compelling portfolios and tailored resumes.

Offering feedback aligned with industry standards.

Skill Building

Enhancing both technical and soft skills.

Exploring areas like UX design or product management.

Strengthening collaboration and communication.

Interview Prep

Coaching for behavioral, technical, and case interviews.

Building confidence in presenting expertise.

Strategizing job searches and networking effectively.

Leadership

Transitioning from contributor to leader.

Cultivating collaboration and mentoring teams.

Creative Strategy

Tackling challenges with innovative solutions.

Balancing user needs with business objectives.

Designing scalable systems for growth.

Why Work with Me?

I’ve navigated the same career hurdles you might face and offer empathetic, results-driven mentorship tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll explore your ambitions, overcome challenges, and celebrate your growth. Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect!

Expertise

Sessions with Matthew J Galley

• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
• Facilitation Fundamentals in FigJam (30 min): Tired of unproductive meetings? Learn how to turn any FigJam session into a high-impact workshop that actually helps your team make decisions, solve problems, and get work done—without the frustration. Lead meetings with clarity and purpose Keep teams engaged and on track Make facilitation a career superpower No one likes bad meetings. Become the person who knows how to run great ones! This skill will set you apart in any role. Unlike my course that covers Facilitation at the University this will give you the highlights with 1-on-1 attention. You will walk away with the ability to lead a workshops at work using my templates.
• Portfolio Review & Revamp (30 min): In these mentorship, we'll review your existing portfolio and provide constructive feedback for improvement. You'll receive guidance on enhancing visual appeal, organizing content, and targeting specific audiences. Revamp your portfolio to make a lasting impression and increase your chances of landing dream projects or job opportunities.
• Elevate your Design Thinking (30 min): Elevate your problem-solving skills in five stages. You'll learn to empathize with users, generate innovative ideas, and create user-centered solutions. Through hands-on exercises and real-world challenges, you'll gain confidence in tackling complex problems creatively. Unlock your creative potential and become a design thinking master.

What mentees say

“Matthew is a great person to talk to if you need help figuring out things, especially his long-term meeting facilitation! He has a a lot of great resources and I felt that I left our sessions feeling more confident in being able to run meetings. I would definitely book a session with him again!”

“I went to Matthew looking for how to make my resume more relevant to hiring managers and we had a really constructive conversation about the why and how. As a fellow mentor, I appreciated his preparedness and his candor. I have some good notes to follow up on thanks to Matthew's feedback.”

“Puts a lot of effort into giving thoughtful advice. Also provides a lot of support for career and design related challenges.”