Sachin Havaldar

SVP - Product Development, Employer Services International/ADP

I had the pleasure of working with Hafeez for 3 years where he was responsible for driving the overall UX of our Product with the aim of using powerful visuals to help customers better understand their data. Hafeez was also instrumental in helping to create sales and marketing assets to drive more awareness to our product and its goals, both internally and externally. The Product was ultimately a success, culminating in a number of external awards from industry analysts and firms - thanks in a large part to Hafeez's leadership.

Cory Schamble

Lead UX Designer/ADP

I’ve had the privilege of working with Hafeez for many years on the ADP DataCloud UX team. As both a designer and a team leader, Hafeez’ mentorship was instrumental in my understanding of HCM business data/analytics and how it’s applied to the products to be built. He fostered a positive working environment that was creative and open to ideas, yet rooted in core user-experience principles that kept the team focused on the jobs to be done. Hafeez has always been supportive of me and other team members, and has led us down the right path to obtain success in our careers. Anywhere Hafeez goes, he will make a positive impact with his vast knowledge and kind personality. He’s the best!

Juliana Yamashita

Lead Data Visualization Designer/ADP

Working with Hafeez at ADP was a pleasure. He is an outstanding mentor with expertise in UX for analytics products and data visualization. As a manager, he guided me through many challenges and encouraged my growth. Hafeez consistently promoted innovation and adaptability within our team. Recognizing the importance of GenAI in UX early on, he initiated a group to share his knowledge and foster collaboration among designers. His positivity and leadership have made a lasting impact on our team, and he would be a great asset to any organization.

Lena Ghaleb

Graphics and Screen Designer for Film & Television Graphics 

Hafeez was a great manager to have because he is a true champion of designers. He is easy to communicate with, and a real artist at heart. 

Apart from being talented and having a great design sensibility, his skills also are in creating a positive mentoring environment where junior designers have room to grow creatively.

Justo Pastor

Senior Product Development Leader/ADP

I had the pleasure of working with Hafeez for over 6 years on the ADP DataCloud team. Hafeez has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving user-centered design strategies that significantly enhance product usability and customer satisfaction. His innovative approach, combined with a deep understanding of user behavior and robust analytical skills, has led to the successful implementation of numerous high-impact projects. Hafeez excels in building and mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that inspires creativity and excellence. His commitment to staying abreast of industry trends ensures that his designs are not only current but also forward-thinking, making them an invaluable asset to any organization aiming to elevate its user experience. I look forward to working with Hafeez again.

Lorraine Deleon

Design Operations | Program Management/Verizon

Hafeez worked on my team for all web development projects. His years of experience, creative eye and ability to work under pressure was an asset to the team. With constant changing priorities, his attention to detail ensured the team delivered quality products.

Julia Presgraves

Lead UX Designer/ADP

I had the pleasure of working with Hafeez at ADP. Hafeez consistently took the time to understand my challenges and offered invaluable support, making me feel valued and heard. He constantly challenged me to grow, and at the same time, helped me to navigate those challenges with confidence. Hafeez is smart, a deep learner, and genuinely a joy to be around. Any company would be lucky to have him.

Sam Ouk

Product Designer

Hafeez is an outstanding Art Director. During my time under his guidance as my manager, I learned a great deal. His deep passion for design ensures the delivery of innovative and impactful visual solutions. By fostering a collaborative approach to creative teamwork and guiding projects to align with business objectives, he consistently achieves excellence. It was a privilege to work with him, and I fully endorse Hafeez for any role where such attributes are valued.