Chris Leyva ✌️

Leading design at startups

Seasoned product designer with 10+ years in the cybersecurity startup space, turning complex challenges into intuitive solutions.

Recent startup experience

Staff Product Designer, @stairwell

June 2021 - Present (current)

Securing the modern enterprise from cybersecurity threats. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Accel, and Gradient Ventures.

work/stairwell →

Sr Product Designer, @deepwatch

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (4 mos)

The leading managed security platform for the cyber resilient enterprise.

work/deepwatch →

Founding Designer, @perchsecurity

Dec 2016 - Feb 2021 (4 yrs 3 mos)

Focus cybersecurity data streams to enable enterprise-wide visibility, real-time threat detection, and simplified compliance reporting.

*Acquired by ConnectWise

work/perch →

Product Designer, @soltrasolutions

Mar 2016 - Dec 2016 (10 mos)

A joint venture between FS-ISAC & DTCC, the platform distills large amounts of data into actionable intelligence that is easy to understand and use.

*Acquired by NC4

[ Work coming soon ]

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Freelance/contract experience

Product Advisor, @krezzo

2022 - 2024 (2 yrs)

A platform to reduce meetings, break down silos, and decrease information overload with a simple, cross-functional way of operating.

Product Design, @winnow

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 mos)

Amplify your search engine marketing strategy with WinnowPro's Competitive Intelligence Reporting Tool.

work/winnow →

Founding Product Design, @gameplus

Aug 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 yrs 6 mos)

A mobile app platform for users to win (and lose) real money by playing popular video games against friends and strangers.

work/gameplus →