Vahid M🇺🇸

About Vahid M

Product Designer at Microsoft

Seasoned Product Designer currently at Microsoft. Prior to this, I was at Autodesk, redesigning an internal portal for employees to access insights, research, and metrics. In my previous Microsoft contract, I improved ad campaign flows, integrated Copilot AI, and enhanced mobile and macOS ad editors. In the past, I’ve built design systems, unified fragmented platforms, and modernized legacy tools from New York MTA’s dispatch system to Robbox’s smart drill.

Expertise

Sessions with Vahid M

• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship
• Whiteboard challenge (45 min): Session 1: We’ll cover the objectives, expectations, and best practices for whiteboard challenges. I’ll explain how to approach the task, how to break down the problem, and key strategies for success. Session 2: Refining the Whiteboard Solution After you present your initial solution, I’ll provide constructive feedback on your approach, logic, and design decisions. We’ll focus on identifying areas for improvement and refine your ability to clearly communicate your ideas, justify design choices, and discuss trade-offs. Session 3: We’ll do another whiteboard challenge, applying what you've learned from the feedback. This session will focus on refining your process, addressing areas for improvement, and further enhancing your ability to present solutions confidently.

What mentees say

“I recently met with Vahid, and it was an incredibly informative and productive conversation. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in his field, and he provided me with practical advice and resources that I hadn't considered before. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to talk to him, and I would highly recommend Vahid to anyone seeking guidance in the UX/UI Design field.”

“Vahid is highly professional. He went through my portfolio and resume and gave me great feedbacks from a professional perspective that no one told me before. I really enjoyed our session.”

“My session with Vahid was extraordinary. Vahid helped me to conduct a mockup interview. He was patient to assist me in practicing an introduction to ensure I had good content, pace, and tune. He also shared insights about creating my stories and experiences to fit the job requirements. Also, "practice" makes the perfect. All interviews are food experiences.”