Tony Corneto

Product Design Leader

Tony Corneto

Product Design Leader

Tony Corneto

Product Design Leader

Tony Corneto

Product Design Leader

About Tony Corneto

I specialize in creating user-centric experiences that drive business growth. My expertise spans human-centered design, strategic vision, and building high-performing teams that deliver innovative solutions. Having led design at companies like HackerOne, Operative, and CDK Global, I bring a blend of creativity, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to every project.


My passion lies in solving complex design challenges, scaling design systems, and aligning product strategies with business objectives. Whether refining enterprise platforms, implementing AI-driven workflows, or optimizing user experiences, I ensure that design plays a measurable role in business success.


I’m looking for the next opportunity to lead a design team and shape impactful products that create meaningful, lasting value for the people who use them.

16+

16+

Years of experience

1

1

M.S. Degree Completed

5x

Team Growth

4

4

Led 12+ Member Teams

Experience

2024 – Present - Bellevue, WA

Intelliwav

Co-Founder & Principal

As Co-Founder of Intelliwav, we help businesses define and implement AI automation strategies, guiding them from high-level discussions about their AI goals to hands-on execution. My role spans strategy, design, and implementation—whether refining automation workflows, designing user experiences in Figma, or building out solutions in VS Studio and Cursor.AI.

2024 – Present - Bellevue, WA

Intelliwav

Co-Founder & Principal

As Co-Founder of Intelliwav, we help businesses define and implement AI automation strategies, guiding them from high-level discussions about their AI goals to hands-on execution. My role spans strategy, design, and implementation—whether refining automation workflows, designing user experiences in Figma, or building out solutions in VS Studio and Cursor.AI.

2024 – Present - Bellevue, WA

Intelliwav

Co-Founder & Principal

As Co-Founder of Intelliwav, we help businesses define and implement AI automation strategies, guiding them from high-level discussions about their AI goals to hands-on execution. My role spans strategy, design, and implementation—whether refining automation workflows, designing user experiences in Figma, or building out solutions in VS Studio and Cursor.AI.

2024 – Present - Bellevue, WA

Intelliwav

Co-Founder & Principal

As Co-Founder of Intelliwav, we help businesses define and implement AI automation strategies, guiding them from high-level discussions about their AI goals to hands-on execution. My role spans strategy, design, and implementation—whether refining automation workflows, designing user experiences in Figma, or building out solutions in VS Studio and Cursor.AI.

2022 – 2023 - San Francisco, CA

HackerOne

Head of Product Design

At HackerOne, I led the global product design team, expanding its capabilities to support rapid business growth. I implemented a new Design System that significantly improved consistency across the platform. Additionally, I led UX research initiatives at Live Hacking events, enhancing the user experience and driving engagement within the hacker community.

2022 – 2023 - San Francisco, CA

HackerOne

Head of Product Design

At HackerOne, I led the global product design team, expanding its capabilities to support rapid business growth. I implemented a new Design System that significantly improved consistency across the platform. Additionally, I led UX research initiatives at Live Hacking events, enhancing the user experience and driving engagement within the hacker community.

2022 – 2023 - San Francisco, CA

HackerOne

Head of Product Design

At HackerOne, I led the global product design team, expanding its capabilities to support rapid business growth. I implemented a new Design System that significantly improved consistency across the platform. Additionally, I led UX research initiatives at Live Hacking events, enhancing the user experience and driving engagement within the hacker community.

2022 – 2023 - San Francisco, CA

HackerOne

Head of Product Design

At HackerOne, I led the global product design team, expanding its capabilities to support rapid business growth. I implemented a new Design System that significantly improved consistency across the platform. Additionally, I led UX research initiatives at Live Hacking events, enhancing the user experience and driving engagement within the hacker community.

2021 – 2022 - New York, NY

Operative

Head of Product Design

As Head of Product Design at Operative, I directed design strategy for a global ad-tech platform, focusing on system scalability and data-driven decision-making. I overhauled the platform’s Design System to enhance consistency and accelerate feature development. Additionally, I introduced analytics tools to improve UX-driven product decisions and foster better collaboration across product and engineering teams.

2021 – 2022 - New York, NY

Operative

Head of Product Design

As Head of Product Design at Operative, I directed design strategy for a global ad-tech platform, focusing on system scalability and data-driven decision-making. I overhauled the platform’s Design System to enhance consistency and accelerate feature development. Additionally, I introduced analytics tools to improve UX-driven product decisions and foster better collaboration across product and engineering teams.

2021 – 2022 - New York, NY

Operative

Head of Product Design

As Head of Product Design at Operative, I directed design strategy for a global ad-tech platform, focusing on system scalability and data-driven decision-making. I overhauled the platform’s Design System to enhance consistency and accelerate feature development. Additionally, I introduced analytics tools to improve UX-driven product decisions and foster better collaboration across product and engineering teams.

2021 – 2022 - New York, NY

Operative

Head of Product Design

As Head of Product Design at Operative, I directed design strategy for a global ad-tech platform, focusing on system scalability and data-driven decision-making. I overhauled the platform’s Design System to enhance consistency and accelerate feature development. Additionally, I introduced analytics tools to improve UX-driven product decisions and foster better collaboration across product and engineering teams.

2018 – 2021 - Seattle, WA

CDK Global Inc

User Experience Design Manager

At CDK Global, I led user experience design strategy for a SaaS platform serving the automotive industry. My work focused on optimizing platform usability, improving customer engagement, and streamlining design processes across a large-scale B2B environment. I redesigned the CDK CMS platform to enhance usability and content delivery efficiency across thousands of automotive websites. Additionally, I implemented a structured user testing program that improved feature adoption and simplified onboarding for new clients

2018 – 2021 - Seattle, WA

CDK Global Inc

User Experience Design Manager

At CDK Global, I led user experience design strategy for a SaaS platform serving the automotive industry. My work focused on optimizing platform usability, improving customer engagement, and streamlining design processes across a large-scale B2B environment. I redesigned the CDK CMS platform to enhance usability and content delivery efficiency across thousands of automotive websites. Additionally, I implemented a structured user testing program that improved feature adoption and simplified onboarding for new clients

2018 – 2021 - Seattle, WA

CDK Global Inc

User Experience Design Manager

At CDK Global, I led user experience design strategy for a SaaS platform serving the automotive industry. My work focused on optimizing platform usability, improving customer engagement, and streamlining design processes across a large-scale B2B environment. I redesigned the CDK CMS platform to enhance usability and content delivery efficiency across thousands of automotive websites. Additionally, I implemented a structured user testing program that improved feature adoption and simplified onboarding for new clients

2018 – 2021 - Seattle, WA

CDK Global Inc

User Experience Design Manager

At CDK Global, I led user experience design strategy for a SaaS platform serving the automotive industry. My work focused on optimizing platform usability, improving customer engagement, and streamlining design processes across a large-scale B2B environment. I redesigned the CDK CMS platform to enhance usability and content delivery efficiency across thousands of automotive websites. Additionally, I implemented a structured user testing program that improved feature adoption and simplified onboarding for new clients

2008 – 2018 - Seattle, WA

Virtuoso Travel

Director of User Experience

As Director of User Experience at Virtuoso Travel, I led the design and implementation of key digital initiatives that enhanced the luxury travel experience. I developed Virtuoso’s first verified ratings and reviews system, designed the company’s first online booking platform, and drove efforts to optimize mobile usability. Additionally, I spearheaded a VR initiative to create immersive travel experiences, strengthening partnerships with luxury travel advisors

2008 – 2018 - Seattle, WA

Virtuoso Travel

Director of User Experience

As Director of User Experience at Virtuoso Travel, I led the design and implementation of key digital initiatives that enhanced the luxury travel experience. I developed Virtuoso’s first verified ratings and reviews system, designed the company’s first online booking platform, and drove efforts to optimize mobile usability. Additionally, I spearheaded a VR initiative to create immersive travel experiences, strengthening partnerships with luxury travel advisors

2008 – 2018 - Seattle, WA

Virtuoso Travel

Director of User Experience

As Director of User Experience at Virtuoso Travel, I led the design and implementation of key digital initiatives that enhanced the luxury travel experience. I developed Virtuoso’s first verified ratings and reviews system, designed the company’s first online booking platform, and drove efforts to optimize mobile usability. Additionally, I spearheaded a VR initiative to create immersive travel experiences, strengthening partnerships with luxury travel advisors

2008 – 2018 - Seattle, WA

Virtuoso Travel

Director of User Experience

As Director of User Experience at Virtuoso Travel, I led the design and implementation of key digital initiatives that enhanced the luxury travel experience. I developed Virtuoso’s first verified ratings and reviews system, designed the company’s first online booking platform, and drove efforts to optimize mobile usability. Additionally, I spearheaded a VR initiative to create immersive travel experiences, strengthening partnerships with luxury travel advisors

Leadership Strengths

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Design & AI Strategy

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Design & AI Strategy

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Human-Centered Design

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Human-Centered Design

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Cross-Functional Leadership

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Cross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Platforms