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Passionate. Honest. Refreshing.

"Kasey expertly showcased how AI is transforming the user experience landscape, highlighting its potential to enhance personalization, unbiased design, efficiency, and overall user satisfaction."

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Hanna Nenadavets

UX Designer
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  • ATX future of design AI talk
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I'm an expert

Keynote Speaker. Panelist. Mentor. Host.

Beyond the stage, I mentor designers and career-changers one-on-one — helping them sharpen their craft, build standout portfolios, and navigate their careers with confidence.

Experienced In
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Design Strategy
  • Product Design
  • User Experience
  • Community Building
  • Career Development
  • Mentorship
  • Finding Inspiration
  • Creativity
  • Mental Health

Truth be told I'm a bit rough around the edges, but let others tell you more about me:

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  • "It was really great to hear your perspective on the hiring process and a bit about your work experience."

    Laurie Grant
    General Assembly, Instructor
  • "I think the biggest thing I took away was initiating designs of my own and putting myself out there as much as possible. Thanks again."

    Suwratul Abdullah
    Flatiron, Student
  • "I attended the GA Q&A Wednesday & Is wanted to say thank you. Your honesty was SO REFRESHING!"

    Nicole Gundacker
    General Assembly, Student
  • "I was in the ADPL video call this evening and just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to review my portfolio and for all of the helpful advice that you shared."

    Jacqueline O'Connor
  • "Hi Kasey! I watched your adplist portfolio reviews last night and wanted to thank you for your time and insight! I gained a lot of advice and ideas that I can't wait to incorporate into my own portfolio! Thanks again!"

    Andrea Little
  • "I was in the Coffee Hours today and just wanted to thank you for taking the time – I really appreciated the attention to detail."

    Evan Linsey

"Kasey was an excellent speaker for our current immersive job seekers. He broke down both complex and fundamental job search advice for our students coming from a variety of experiences in this new industry with positivity and encouragement. I'd recommend collaborating with him for future panels and classes."

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Lupe Colangelo

General Assembly, Instructor

Engagements

2025
  • ATX Optimal panel

    The AI Automation Breakthrough

    Optimal x Austin Tech & UX

    I shared the stage with other industry leaders to discuss how AI-powered automation is transforming UX and Product workflows across industries. We shared how to discover breakthrough strategies that leading teams and IC's are using to eliminate bottlenecks and maximize impact.

2024
  • ATX career transitions panel

    Tech Career Transitions - Panel Talk

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)

    I shared the stage with other technology professionals to share insights on transitioning into high-demand, competitive industries like tech or changing/leveling up roles within or outside our organizations.

  • ATX meetup community future of tech panel VAP9268

    The Future of Tech - Panel Talk

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)

    I shared the stage with other passionate technologists to share insights and thoughts to a 100+ crowd on the where we are and where we're headed with technology.

2023
  • ATX Future Design Creativity AI

    The Future of Design & Creativity

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)

    I shared some knowledge and personal thoughts on the advancements in generative AI as well as new tools and apps with their potential current and future affects on certain industries and professions.

  • CMS wire connect conference speaker AI ux cx

    The Impact of AI on the Customer and User Experience

    CMSWire Connect

    In this master class session led by myself and Raj Krishnan, Director and Industry Digital Strategist at Microsoft, we explored the game-changing impact of Artificial Intelligence on customer snd user experience. This session covered real-world examples and the latest advancements in AI, providing participants with valuable knowledge and strategies to stay ahead in the evolving landscape.

2022
  • Beyond ux design speaker event podcast layoffs

    Navigating the Inevitable Layoff

    Beyond UX Design
2021
  • Adplist speaker event after hours

    After Hours Uncensored #1

    ADPList
  • Adplist speaker event portfolio edition

    Portfolio Edition #1

    ADPList
2020
  • Design podcast speaker creative quaratine

    Creatives In Quarantine

    Drinking with Designers Podcast X District Creatives
2019
  • LAYCCA Tech Panel 2019

    LAYCCA Tech Panel Discussion

    LAYCCA

    Helping the next generation of underprivileged teens see how a career in Tech is achievable.

2019
  • Speaking 2018 technically podcast designMusketeers

    Sam Bays, Kasey Randall, & Vincent Wanga: The Three Musketeers of Design

    DC Tech Stories

    In the latest season 2 episode of DC Tech Stories, the podcast featuring conversations with local technologists, “The Three Musketeers of Design” talk to host Jessica Bell about finding their place in D.C. and the tech community. Plus, they offer the tale of they met. Bays and Wanga work together at Spoke, while Wanga and Randall started the District Creatives meetup, of which Bays is a member.

Engagements

2025
  • ATX Optimal panel

    The AI Automation Breakthrough

    Optimal x Austin Tech & UX
2024
  • ATX career transitions panel

    Tech Career Transitions - Panel Talk

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)
  • ATX meetup community future of tech panel VAP9268

    The Future of Tech - Panel Talk

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)
2023
  • ATX Future Design Creativity AI

    The Future of Design & Creativity

    Capital Factory x Austin Tech & UX (ATX)
  • CMS wire connect conference speaker AI ux cx

    The Impact of AI on the Customer and User Experience

    CMSWire Connect