In my transformative journey at McKesson Healthcare Company, where I served as a Human Factors Engineer and Team Lead, I orchestrated a team of highly skilled designers. Beginning as a UI Analyst and Team Lead in November 2010, I swiftly rose to the role of Human Factors Engineer - Team Lead by June 2011.

Key Achievements:

  • Enhanced Next-Generation Rich Internet Applications for Hospital & Ambulatory Enterprise Revenue Management Systems.

  • Revamped and implemented a User-Centric Design Methodology within the SCRUM framework.

  • Established and maintained a comprehensive Ext-JS 4.0 Widget Library accessible via SharePoint WIKI.

  • Pioneered and executed a Progressive Standards Initiative for seamless integration.

  • Initiated, crafted, and consistently updated a Progressive Standards Blog hosted on SharePoint.

I led a high-caliber User Experience Team, overseeing the recruitment of Human Factor Engineers and Usability Analysis Specialists. Daily Stand-Up Meetings and design reviews were integral to our process, ensuring a collaborative approach and continuous improvement. Notably, I established and managed the inaugural Usability Division within the User Experience Team, collaborating closely with McKesson's Usability Task Force to develop universal standards for all applications.

A pivotal moment in my journey was being invited to join the inaugural Scrum team by the Director of Product Management, a move that echoed our commitment to pioneering collaboration and accelerated software delivery.

Contributions to SCRUM:

  • Optimized and refined the design review procedure for increased efficiency.

  • Formulated and upheld Personas to guide SCRUM teams in crafting more user-centric screen flows.

  • Crafted and upheld a comprehensive Standards Guide for the Enterprise Revenue Management Application.

The impact of my work extended beyond the design realm. Nupura Kolwalkar-Rana, Chief Product Officer at ResMed/Brightree, notes, "Matt brings strong expertise to the workplace in usability, visual design, and HFE areas. He is a great team player and motivates his team members constantly." Kerry Armistead, Senior Vice President of Product and Corporate Development at Magnet Forensics, attests, "Matt's ability to combine creative, visionary new ideas with pragmatic, best-practice based user interface designs enabled us to dramatically improve our product's user experience quickly."

In the dynamic landscape of startups and enterprises invested in design, my journey at McKesson Healthcare stands as a testament to the transformative power of strategic design thinking. Elevate your user experience, embrace innovation, and embark on a design odyssey that transcends boundaries.

Takeaways:

  • Orchestrated a high-caliber User Experience Team, crafting and updating Progressive Standards for seamless integration.

  • Pioneered a User-Centric Design Methodology within the SCRUM framework, optimizing design review procedures.

  • Collaborated with McKesson's Usability Task Force, establishing universal standards for all applications.

  • Invited to join the inaugural Scrum team, driving accelerated software delivery and enhancing user-centric screen flows.

  • Recognized by executives for strong expertise in usability, visual design, and human factors engineering.