Hello,
I’m Laura Zodrow
I am a multi-disciplinary team leader with expertise in design and engineering.
I create environments where people feel empowered to share ideas safely, and enjoy fostering close collaboration among design, engineering, and product disciplines.
My background and skills make me empathetic, a strong collaborator, and an effective communicator.
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Collaboration
For me, people come first. I value the relationships I have with others and want to make a positive impact. It's important that we not only enjoy what we're building but also how we're building it together.
“Laura’s leadership and design capabilities were instrumental in our success at Demonware. I witnessed her firsthand, not only how she skillfully managing people and teams, but also flawlessly driving feature production while collaborating with stakeholders. She possess a rare talent for striking that perfect balance between optimal solutions and technical feasibility.
Laura’s collaborative spirit shines brightly. We met weekly to brainstorm product design, and her expertise always kept us on track and deliverables consistent. She’s adept at shifting priorities seamlessly to meet scrum demands, all while maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere.
In short, Laura is a strategic leader, a design ace, and a true team player.”
“Laura is an outstanding leader, with a deep care for her team and projects. She is able to successfully supervise all aspects of a product, from the initial roadmap to delivery. Her keen sense of people management means that she can adapt to each team member’s personality, and help them grow and achieve their best.”
“What truly sets Laura apart is her exceptional leadership style. She has an innate ability to approach challenges with a calm and direct demeanor. Her ability to zoom in and out helps provide clarity and direction.”
“Laura has a unique combination of skills that make her incredibly effective at collaboration, negotiation and team development. During our time working together, she consistently demonstrated a high level of understanding of design and engineering, allowing her to develop strong relationships between our teams. It’s rare to work with someone who can bring such a well considered perspective to a project.”
Community Involvement
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
at Washington University in St. Louis
I was chosen as a review panelist for the Sam Fox School Interaction Design Senior Capstone Review at Washington University. As a panelist, I had the opportunity to review the final projects of talented senior interaction designers and offer feedback on their work.