Leroy Almeida🇵🇭
Product Design Lead at Kumu
About Leroy Almeida
Product Design Lead at Kumu
Leroy is a software product designer based in Manila, Philippines. He has crafted experiences for web and mobile software in B2B Saas, FinTech, and Consumer Social.
He is currently at a Greylock-funded startup designing 0-to-1 AI experiences for a risk management platform used by large enterprises.
At Kumu, he led design of income-generating livestreaming and social experiences for a mobile app used by Filipinos around the world.
At ING, he led design of internal systems and a mobile app that made financial services more accessible to underbanked Filipinos.
At Accenture, he designed a more empathetic digital support experience for Globe and a revenue-increasing, mobile-friendly website for Philippine Airlines.
At Kalibrr, he designed a more jobseeker-centric recruitment experience that helped Filipinos find jobs.
Outside of work, he tries his best to pay it forward by sharing advice to other designers in the local design community.
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What mentees say
“Leroy is amazing! He was so informative and honest in his answers. There are some cases that I didn't even realize the things that I don't currently know. Superb experience and highly recommended”
“Leroy provided valuable insights on navigating the industry as a new designer and offered advice on creating an effective portfolio that aligns with current trends. He was also eager to share his experiences as a designer. Cheers!”
“Gave a great overview on how to approach my portfolio and further my studies with UX design.”