ENDORSEMENTS

“I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend David Shadle for any position in UX design. David is an outstanding UX designer who genuinely cares about creating cutting-edge, user-friendly designs. His self-motivation and drive shine through in his thoughtful, data-driven decisions, which help him develop experiences that are both intuitive and impactful.

David has an exceptional eye for detail and organization, ensuring that every project is thorough and well-planned. He possesses a strong command over creating AI experiences that prioritize human interaction. His reliability and ability to skillfully integrate technological advancements with user needs make him a valuable team member, capable of crafting seamless and effective user experiences.

With a wealth of experience in design, including designing for AI use cases, David consistently demonstrates his expertise and commitment to excellence. I am confident that he will bring significant value to your team and contribute to the success of your projects.”

– Roderick S. | Principal UX Design Manager, Agent Automation, Microsoft

“I am delighted to recommend David Shadle, with whom I had the pleasure of working closely during his tenure as Design Manager on Power Automate and later as an individual contributor designer on Copilot Studio. Our partnership was characterized by a shared commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit that significantly contributed to the success of our projects.

David has a methodical yet innovative approach to projects. What stood out the most was his openness to working with UX Research. David always sought insights from research to guide design decisions, which significantly improved the user experience of our products.

David created an environment of open communication and mutual respect, making it easy for us to integrate our ideas and skills seamlessly. His collaboration skills are top-notch; he’s always ready to listen, provide constructive feedback, and work together to achieve the best outcomes.

In summary, David Shadle is a dedicated and talented professional who excels in project management, values UX Research, and thrives in collaborative environments. I highly recommend him for any role that requires strategic thinking, creativity, and teamwork.“

– Jamie M. | Senior Design Researcher, Microsoft

“I had the privilege of working with David, who led our design team across Europe and North America. He was an empathetic and dedicated leader, always making sure our team had a seat at the table in key discussions. David put solid design processes in place and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, creating dedicated spaces for cross-discipline reviews where we could refine live experiences following JTBD and using the tenets & traps. This not only helped us ship more thoughtful, high-craft experiences but also strengthened our empathy for users as product builders. He was incredibly supportive, always looking out for the team and ensuring we had the time and resources to do our best work. His advocacy for design made a real impact on our visibility, performance, and morale. David fostered a culture of growth and excellence, and I’m truly grateful for his leadership.”

– Mathias W. | Principal Design Manager, Power Automate, Microsoft

“I’ve worked with David directly for the past three years (David was the Design Manager for Power Automate, and I supported his team as their primary Content Designer). David is a visionary leader and designer, and is someone who can look at a customer issue and intuitively translate that into crisp, clear, effective UX that solves customer problems and dramatically improves the customer experience. He possesses an innate ability to look at the big picture – what customers want, when they want it, and how. He is unafraid to speak up and change direction when required; there were multiple instances where we as a team thought we were building a feature the right way, and David pointed out specific areas that wouldn’t work or that would lead to a negative outcome for customers. This helped us pivot our approach and deliver something that worked better out of the box. He’s someone who operates with incredibly high integrity, is an excellent communicator, and has a work ethic that doesn’t quit. I’m absolutely hoping I have a chance to work with him again in the future and I know he’d be a top flight candidate for any team looking for an effective design leader.”

– Matt S. | Principal Content Designer, Microsoft

“I had the opportunity to work with David for over 4 years at Microsoft. During this time, we collaborated on quite a few projects and engaged on a recurring basis for design, strategy, and GTM. He was always a pleasure to work with – from his character, going above and beyond, listening and delivering effectively, strategic and creative thinking, and proactively see potential challenges and finding solutions for them with the right partners. David will be a strong asset to any team or organization – and if I started my own company, he would be someone I would personally hire.”

– Jonathan K. | Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

“David ramped up to a complex area quickly, asked great questions and focused on specific customer needs. By putting together a narrative that focused on how a specific persona achieved a specific task with our product, David’s work allowed everyone to give tangible input to bring a vision to life. He also brought great market awareness and external perspective to the team, on top of being a lovely person to work with. I’d be happy to work with him again!”

– Jennifer G.R. | Principal Product Manager, Copilot Studio, Microsoft

“David has a real knack for making complex technical topics feel approachable, and his insights on AI, design, and industry trends are always spot on. Beyond his expertise, he’s just a fantastic person to collaborate with—thoughtful, engaged, and always bringing fresh ideas to the table.”

– Ana P. | Senior Product Designer, Copilot Agents, Microsoft

David Shadle has been an invaluable collaborator, consistently offering insightful feedback and demonstrating a keen eye for detail in our design projects. His strength lies in his ability to provide constructive comments that drive our work forward

– Ana Sofia G. | Principal Product Designer, Copilot Studio, Microsoft