Patrick Neeman is a seasoned User Experience (UX) professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Vice President of User Experience and Research at Evisort. Known for his practical approach to UX and management, Neeman has made significant contributions to the field through his popular blog Usability Counts, the UX Drinking Game, and his work with major companies like Microsoft, MySpace, and eBay.
Throughout his career, Neeman has held key leadership positions in prominent companies, showcasing his expertise in user experience and product design. His journey includes roles such as Senior Director of UX at Knowable (2019-2022), Senior Director of UX at Icertis (2017-2019), Director of Product Design at Apptio (2013-2017), and Director of UX at Jobvite (2010-2012).123 Neeman's diverse experience extends to consulting work with industry giants like Microsoft, Orbitz, NewsCorp, Paramount, Comcast, Disney, and Amgen, demonstrating his versatility and impact across various sectors.45
Neeman's most recognized contributions to the UX field include the creation of the UX Drinking Game, a humorous take on industry practices, and his blog Usability Counts (usabilitycounts.com).12 The blog serves as a valuable resource for UX professionals, featuring an extensive UX Career Guide and insightful articles on various aspects of user experience design. Additionally, Neeman has played a significant role in UX education, serving as a Part-Time User Experience Instructor at General Assembly from 2016 to 2019.13 His commitment to mentorship is evident through his completion of "25 Mentorship Sessions" and "500 Mentorship Minutes" certifications from adplist.org, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the UX community.45
Under Neeman's leadership, several projects have garnered industry recognition. At Jobvite, his team's complete redesign of the application resulted in a Webby award for employment and the Deloitte What Works award.12 Demonstrating his ability to scale UX operations, Neeman successfully grew a User Experience team from 1 to 25 members at a consultancy.1 His achievements also include conducting over 100 user interviews and recruiter visits at Jobvite to gain a deep understanding of the hiring process, which informed the award-winning redesign.2
Known for his no-nonsense methodology, Neeman combines sound analytical acumen with a keen ability to understand user needs.1 His approach emphasizes extensive user research, as demonstrated by the over 100 user interviews conducted at Jobvite.2 This practical philosophy extends to his teaching and mentorship, where he focuses on core skill sets of user experience design.2 Neeman's expertise lies in balancing user needs with business objectives, a skill honed through his diverse experience across various industries and company sizes.34