Janet Riley Sanderson

Janet Riley Sanderson is a seasoned user experience professional with extensive experience in leading design initiatives across various organizations. Currently serving as Senior Director of User Experience at Akamai Technologies, Janet focuses on enhancing user satisfaction and driving business growth through intuitive design. Previous roles at Schneider Electric include Global Head of User Experience, where Janet aligned business strategy with user-centered design principles, and User Experience Manager, responsible for actionable design solutions. Additional experience spans freelance graphic and web design, and significant positions in media and education, showcasing a robust background in graphic design and branding. Janet holds a Master of Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the New York Institute of Technology and degrees in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute and Fine and Studio Arts from the University of Rhode Island.