JV
Josh Vilensky
Lead Product Designer
Working atOM Bank

About Me

Dynamic Product Design leader specialising in fintech innovation, with proven ability to transform complex financial services requirements into intuitive digital experiences.

Currently serving as Lead Product Designer at Old Mutual Bank, where I've established robust design processes across multiple squads and mentored high-performing teams. I've also worked with AI startups, providing design direction and concepts for their diverse product offerings - from chatbots and business integrations to specialised pharmaceutical mobile applications.

Outside of work, I'm a curious soul who devours everything from design theory to emerging tech trends. You'll find me maintaining discipline at the gym, attempting (badly) to master the guitar, and constantly exploring whatever piques my interest - hence this portfolio site where I'm building an interactive app-like experience with AI integrations and experimental features.

Career Journey

OpenCollab
IoT.nxt
Rank
Old
Confidential

Education & Certifications

Currently Exploring:Design Engineering
Emirates Aviation

Emirates Aviation College

Education

National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Btech)

2012

Comprehensive aerospace engineering programme covering aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and engineering principles.

Google

Google & IxDF

Certifications

UX Design Professional Certificates

2020-2023

Professional UX design certification covering research, prototyping, and design thinking methodologies.

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Valid 2022 - 2028

Credential ID: AWS-CCP-2025-001

Uxcel

Uxcel

Certifications

Product Design & UX Courses

2023 - Now

Comprehensive UX design programme with 25+ completed courses covering the full design process.

Harvard University

Harvard Online

Education

CS50 Introduction to Computer Science

Nov 2024

Credential ID: 65a8f2b3c4d5e6f7

Tools & Skills

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Check out my latest work

A mix of shipped products and design engineering experiments. Some solve real problems for teams, others are just me learning by building. AI tools, gesture recognition, product strategy, whatever piqued my curiosity most.

Unity Atlas - AI Design System Assistant
Unity Atlas - AI Design System Assistant
Oct - Dec 25'
AI-powered conversational interface for design system documentation. Built an intelligent search that understands context and intent, reducing documentation lookup time from 5-10 minutes to seconds with cited responses.
AI/MLRAG ArchitectureNext.js 15Product StrategyDesign Systems
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Store Front Buddy - Interactive AI Avatar
Store Front Buddy - Interactive AI Avatar
Sep - Oct 25'
Real-time hand gesture recognition system with an interactive AI avatar. Built with MediaPipe Tasks Vision for gesture detection and React for seamless video transitions.
MediaPipe VisionNext.js 14TypeScriptReal-time MLComputer Vision
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This Portfolio's Development
This Portfolio's Development
Jul - Aug 25'
Interactive case study showcasing the complete development journey of this portfolio, from concept to deployment with real-time progress documentation.
Next.js 14TypeScriptMagicUIDesign SystemsDocumentation
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OM Bank - Goals & Dreams Savings Feature
OM Bank - Goals & Dreams Savings Feature
24' - Present
Led strategic design for OM Bank's Goals & Dreams savings feature, creating an engaging seamless experience, integrating with the rest of the ecosystem. All with the intention to genuinely help support our users.
Strategic DesignFinancial WellnessSavings GoalsProduct Leadership
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AI Startup - Product Strategy
AI Startup - Product Strategy
Leading design strategy for next-generation AI products across conversational interfaces, enterprise integrations, and specialised mobile applications.
AI/ML DesignConversational UIEnterprise SaaSMobile Strategy
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Get in Touch

Want to chat? Shoot me a message on LinkedIn. Professional enquiries, side project ideas, or just friendly hellos - all welcome.