Jennifer Didier Interviews Alexandra West of Nerd/Noir. Alexandra shares her journey from the world of Art to technology, back to Art and making her final career in the world of Technology. Listen to her story of how her art background had allowed her to experience and share a unique technology experience and focus.
About Nerd/Noir:
Founded in 2015, Nerd/Noir is a consulting firm specializing in transforming large-scale product engineering organizations. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and helping businesses rethink digital transformation. Nerd/Noir helps clients build self-sustaining coaching capabilities, ensuring long-term success in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape; focusing on outcome-driven strategies and impacts, versus process-centric approaches. The Nerd/Noir team has more than 25 years of experience in modernizing processes and increasing the success of engineering and product teams, from startups to Fortune 500 firms. For more information, please visit https://nerdnoir.com/.
Alexandra West, Cofounder & Creative Director
Alexandra West is an award-winning designer, international speaker, and corporate trainer. She is passionate about culture, creativity, and collaboration. Her focus is on bringing both a visual thinking mindset and a strong sense of psychological safety to the world of collaborative work.
Alex has a long history as a creative. After earning her degree in Art History from Emory University, Alex spent her early career in commercial and nonprofit art galleries. She then spent a decade managing large-scale software implementations for Fortune 500 HR teams before leaving corporate America to return to her creative roots. Alex worked as a production designer and art director on feature films, television shows, and commercials for over ten years.
Alex works with organizations on product discovery and development projects, as well as corporate culture and diversity & inclusion initiatives. When not busy curating and coaching, Alex can be found eating cheese. All kinds of cheese.
You can find Alexandra West on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-west-nerdnoir/
Designing Tech Products to Solve Modern Day Problems
How Government and Tech are Working Together to Create a Better Tomorrow
Creating Representation in Technical Roles
How-to Rise Above and Become a Leader
How-to Break Barriers for Women in Tech
How-to Grow Women's Presence in the Tech Industry
Why Understanding Data Is Critical for the Success of Your Business
How-to Lead the Way for Positive Change in Technology
How-to Overcome the Challenges Women are Facing In Tech
How Real Change is Created by Market Leaders
Global Perspective: How-to Grow Your Organization
How-to Grow a Diverse and Inclusive Organization
How-to Innovate and Thrive in Today's World
Revolutionizing Social Change Through the Power of Technology
Finding Modern Day Solutions for Modern Day Problems
Start-Up from the Ground-Up
The Strategy: 'Best in Class' Marketing for Tech
Change of Perception: Expanding “Who is in Tech”
Growing Your Career with a Global Perspective
How-to Build, Maintain, and Grow Your Business
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked
Zero-Shot
Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked: Tech past, tech future
The Unbelivable Truth - Series 1 - 26 including specials and pilot
Lex Fridman Podcast