Hi I'm Makana
Dumlao
Designer, Maker, Entrepreneur
Naturally curious, I question everything. This is how I explore and analyze the world around me. I figure out how things work by understanding motives and mechanisms. Through this approach, I apply design thinking to solve problems.
My formal studies focused on entrepreneurship (undergraduate) and industrial design (graduate). My informal studies are rooted in trial & error, grit and a bit of luck.
Professionally, I’ve worked in technology with a few different roles including user experience designer, product owner, and technical product manager. I have also been a founder and CEO of a health technology company: Careify Inc., that resulted in a successful acquisition by Public Consulting Group.
I Like:
Remarkable design.
Inspiring people.
Good stories.
Simple flavors.
Modern art.
What am I most afraid of?
Loss of vision. Literally and figuratively.
Favorites:
Books:
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard
Do You Matter? How great design will make people love your company by Robert Brunner & Stewart Emery
Albums:
Me› su› í eyrum vi› spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós
Every Country’s Sun by Mogwai
Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Movie:
Thank You For Smoking
Portfolio
Projects/products I’ve worked on over the years:
Experience
POSITION
YEAR
Public Consulting Group / Asheville
Technical Product Manager (Health)
2018 – 2022
Careify, Inc. / Raleigh
Founder & CEO
2015 – 2018
Bridgera / Raleigh
User Experience Manager
2016 – 2017
Apple, Inc. / Raleigh
Mac Specialist
2009 – 2011
Volt Technical Services / Cullowhee
Apple Campus Rep.
2008
Skills
Technical skills and related applications.
PDF version of Makana’s Resume.
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