ProfessionalEndorsements

Vouching for me.

Kind words from colleagues and partners across fifteen years of enterprise engineering and design delivery.

Chad Taylor

Chad Taylor

Sr. Director - Digital Engineering

TBC Corporation

To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to recommend Lea Wenban for the role of UI/UX Architect. I have worked with Lea for the past fifteen years at TBC Corporation, partnering across enterprise digital initiatives where clarity, usability, and scalability were essential. Lea works exceptionally well across Product, QA, and Engineering, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute openly and decisions move forward. He stays engaged through the full software development life cycle, and when a design needs to cycle multiple times to address QA findings or engineering constraints, he keeps the team focused on solutions. Lea welcomes critical feedback—never defensively—and consistently frames revisions as a natural part of making the experience better. From early ideas to implementation, he can quickly provide multiple design directions and evolve them into working prototypes that clarify interactions and support efficient engineering handoffs. Most importantly, Lea the person is kind, caring, and steady. He genuinely loves people and brings a positive, happy presence to the teams around him. He invests in relationships, lifts morale, and creates an atmosphere where collaboration feels natural and progress is possible. Lea has repeatedly found solutions to challenging design problems and distilled complex flows into streamlined, intuitive experiences. He is deliberate about gathering customer, business, and user input so that designs address the right problems with the most practical and straightforward approach. Given these qualities—his collaborative approach, resilience through iteration, and genuine care for people—I recommend Lea for opportunities in UI/UX architecture. This recommendation reflects my personal experience working with Lea at TBC Corporation. Please feel free to contact me if additional context would be helpful.
Martin Mattox

Martin Mattox

Digital Product Owner

TBC Corporation

I have had the privilege of working with Lea for the past 13 years, and during that time he has proven to be the most talented UI/UX designer I’ve worked with. His creative approach, strategic thinking, and ability to solve complex design challenges make him an exceptional partner in every project. Lea has been instrumental to the success of our primary e-commerce platform, TreadXpress. His design leadership and user-focused solutions have directly contributed to our sustained growth— year-over-year, contributing to the success of enterprise-level revenue operations. His work is not only visually compelling, but grounded in data, experience, and a deep understanding of user behavior and business goals. Lea is dedicated and tireless in delivering projects on time and within budget. He consistently goes above and beyond expectations, takes ownership of his work, and never compromises on quality. When presented with a challenge, he brings multiple thoughtful solutions forward and engages the team in meaningful collaboration. He values input from every stakeholder and encourages new ideas, which helps elevate the entire project. While Lea takes his work seriously, he brings a positive and genuine enthusiasm to the team. He is fun to work with and brings an innovative energy that keeps our platform evolving rather than becoming stagnant. After more than a decade of partnership, I’ve come to rely on him as a key contributor to our success, and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any role that requires world-class UI/UX expertise.
Anton Skliarov

Anton Skliarov

Front-End Engineer

EPAM

Working with Lea has been consistently smooth and productive. His designs in both Axure and Figma are clear, detailed, and well-structured, making the front-end implementation process much more efficient. I really appreciate how responsive Lea is whenever I reach out with questions or need clarification. He always provides helpful explanations, additional context, or updated design assets when needed. His attention to usability and consistency across screens has contributed greatly to the overall quality of the project. The way Lea organizes components and layouts in Figma also helps streamline development, reducing ambiguity and speeding up my workflow. Overall, Lea’s work has had a very positive impact on the project, and our collaboration has been excellent.
Maryna R.

Maryna R.

UX Designer

TBC Corporation

Lea is an exceptional UX designer whose work consistently demonstrates creativity, precision, and a deep commitment to user-centred design. I first worked with Lea when he mentored me as a multimedia designer, and over time we grew into true partners in the UX field. His guidance shaped my career, and his collaborative approach continues to inspire those around him. Lea has a rare ability to balance big-picture vision with meticulous attention to detail. He never settles for the obvious solution, instead exploring multiple directions, iterating thoughtfully, and ensuring every design outcome is both innovative and practical. His dedication to excellence means projects not only meet expectations but often exceed them. Beyond his technical expertise, Lea is a natural collaborator who elevates the teams he works with. He brings clarity to complex problems, encourages fresh thinking, and sets a high standard for design quality.
Gretchen S.

Gretchen S.

Director of Content and Creative Services

TBC Corporation

It is my pleasure to recommend Lea Wenban, a UI/UX architect of outstanding talent, creativity, and integrity. I worked with Lea for more than ten years at TBC Corporation, where he regularly found creative solutions to our toughest projects. One memorable example during my tenure as Director of Content and Creative Services involved designing multimedia and touch-screen experiences in environments where sound was not permitted. Rather than seeing limitations, Lea saw opportunities. He reimagined how consumers could be engaged and educated by combining technology with visual storytelling and intuitive interaction. His ability to push creative boundaries while maintaining usability and clarity set new standards for our company. Lea combines meticulous attention to detail with an easy-going, collaborative style. He is a lifelong learner, continually expanding his technical and creative skills, enabling him to structure complex challenges while remaining approachable, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. This balance makes him a pleasure to work with. Lea approaches every project with care, curiosity, and purpose, and I recommend him without reservation because I know the innovation, leadership, and integrity he brings to any organization.
Andrea A.

Andrea A.

Director, Brand Management

TBC Corporation

I had the pleasure of working with Lea on several projects, and Lea is an exceptional UI/UX designer. He consistently balanced user needs with business goals, while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and a strong user-centered mindset. What really set Lea apart was his thoughtful design process — from the user research and wireframing to the UI and usability testing. He collaborated seamlessly with digital merchandising, product owners, and developers, welcomed feedback, and raised the quality of the entire project's work. Any team would be lucky to have Lea, and I highly recommend him for a UI/UX designer role.

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