m5idea

  Location: Takoma Park, MD, USA
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Product Design, Game Development, Information Visualization, AI/ML Integration, UX/UI, Interactive Design, JavaScript
  Résumé/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldouma
  Email: [email protected]

I design digital experiences that make complex systems feel natural. 20+ years building products that help people explore connections and meanings through interactive design:

- Created In Other Words & OtherWordly (idea-linking word games), securing $295K NSF SBIR funding for AI/ML integration - Pioneered SpicyNodes & WikiNodes (organic visualization platforms) with 415K users and 100K+ iOS downloads - Launched time.gov at NIST through novel interagency collaboration - Led teams of engineers, artists, and writers to build products that reached millions

Seeking product leadership roles where I can apply my experience in game mechanics, information design, or visualization. Strong background in taking products from concept to market with innovative UX that transforms complex information into engaging experiences.