Max Palyvoda🇦🇪

About Max Palyvoda

Lead Product Designer at Careem

Hello! I’m Max, a passionate product designer with over 11 years of experience in crafting impactful digital products and leading design teams. Currently based in Dubai, where I’ve spent the last 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of consulting for renowned companies such as Careem, Etisalat, KFC, Deloitte, DCX Technology, and Emirates Airlines. I also teach an online course on Udemy titled “Build a Creative Portfolio: Showcase, Get Hired, Earn More.”

As a mentor, I specialize in helping designers create meaningful user experiences, advance their careers, and thrive in competitive global markets. My focus is on product design, where I guide aspiring designers through common challenges, including portfolio development, interview preparation, and personal branding

Expertise

Sessions with Max Palyvoda

• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“I had an insightful session with Max. He was thorough and detail-oriented, providing straightforward answers to all of my questions about market dynamics. His advice on where to focus when giving feedback on portfolio storytelling was invaluable, especially when it came to adding a personal touch. Thanks, Max, for your time.”

“I had a very insightful session with Max. He helped me clarify my career path as a product designer and gave me actionable feedback on my portfolio. I especially appreciated his honest and supportive approach. Max shared concrete suggestions on how to better structure my case studies and improve my storytelling. I left the session feeling motivated and more confident about my next steps.”

“I had an amazing experience with Max, who is not just a mentor but a true expert in every sense of the word. He has this incredible ability to grasp your concerns and then enlighten you with insights that you might not have considered. What's really impressive is how Max can add a fresh, new perspective to things, even if you think you already have all the answers.”