Lindsey Poli

 

I’m a product designer working remotely from the Blue Ridge Mountains 🏔️

For the past 8 years, I’ve been steeped into the world of cybersecurity, making complex security tools easier to use for engineers and analysts of all levels. I work with cross-functional tech teams that utilize user research and design to solve industry-wide challenges like alert fatigue and the security skills gap.

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I currently work at Lacework, a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), where I lead the product design strategy for threat detection, alerts, and investigation experiences. My work involves connecting threat data with contextual vulnerability, identity, and resource data to help security analysts triage and investigate more quickly and efficiently.

My cybersecurity journey started at Endgame as a product designer. About a year and a half in, I stepped into a management role as leader of the design team. What I’m most proud of during that time is introducing and building out a successful user research program that was adopted by Elastic after its acquisition of Endgame in 2019.

At Elastic, I headed the product design team responsible for Elastic Security’s UX. We folded Endgame’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities into Elastic’s existing security information and event management (SIEM) solution, which expanded their overall product offering.

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In 2018, I co-founded Conserve With Us, a startup that helped brands build digital engagement through social action like fighting climate change. In addition to designing our brand and product, I supported my two friends-turned-business partners through multiple incubators, including the inaugural class of the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in Denver, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. This experience grew my skills and enriched my life in a way that is hard to compare to other jobs I’ve had.

A few personal projects I have in the works…

  • UX Bits — Resources for anyone wanting to get started in user experience design or advance their skills

  • Security Gals — Demystifying digital security and data privacy for the average Jane

  • GPSM Neighborhood Shop —  Raising money for my neighborhood with custom items designed by yours truly ✨


☕ Here’s some tea on me (as seen on LinkedIn)

"Lindsey's ability to blend crisp design with practical engineering functionality is exceptional. She consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our users' needs and engineering constraints. Her leadership and collaborative approach helped us deliver incredible value to our customers at Endgame and Elastic."


"Lindsey's warm and inclusive leadership style made her a beloved member of the team. She is the kind of designer who not only envisions great experiences but makes them a reality through her collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of user satisfaction. "


"Her deep understanding of her domain space is evident in every interaction; Lindsey navigates complexities with ease and clarity. She keeps the team informed and engaged by sharing regular updates on project progress, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout. Lindsey excels in collaboration, knowing exactly when to bring others into the fold for brainstorming and feedback sessions. Her critiques are insightful and constructive, contributing significantly to our team's growth and refinement of ideas. "


Case studies of my work are available by request.

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