Paolo Malabuyo is a user experience designer, leader, advisor, and educator who’s currently a Director of User Experience in the Google Maps organization at Google responsible for Auto, Developer, Driving, Sustainability, and Waze.
He has been involved in designed products ranging from consumer to enterprise; hardware, software, and service; mobility, entertainment, and productivity; platform, solution, and content. Highlights include: Google Maps (iOS, Android) for driving navigation; Google Maps built-in for automotive; Google Earth; YouTube Ads consumer and advertiser experiences; the Xbox 360 game console, dashboard, and online Xbox Live service; the F015 Mercedes-Benz "Luxury In Motion" research car; Netflix on the web and TV devices; Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge game on Xbox, and the first Alternate Reality Game "The Beast".
He is an active DEI leader as a member of Google’s Asian Leadership Group and executive sponsor of the Filipino Googler Network. He is a board member, advisor, and mentor to several non-profit organizations addressing poverty, hunger, education, and entrepreneurship.
Born in the Philippines, he now lives & works in Silicon Valley.