About

Dr. Erik Miller

Dr. Erik Miller is a Design Strategist, Product Management Leader, and Engineer. He leverages his background across these domains to find ways—through education, mentorship, and building products that matter—to make the world a better place for everyone.

Professionally, he has worked in design, digital marketing, product management, and software engineering for some of the world's most beloved brands—including Fjord, Accenture, Porsche Digital, Lululemon, and numerous Chicago-area startups. That work includes leading iOS development on the Lululemon app (featured by Apple, over 3M users per month), co-creating Motif at Fjord (featured at WWDC 2018, later acquired by Mimeo), and founding DesignCar as a Porsche Digital spinout.

Recently, his work includes Vercept, an AI company focused on computer vision and intelligent automation, and WonderRush, an AI company focused on improving the speed and accuracy of AI systems.

Academically, he has earned an MBA from Robert Morris University (Illinois), a Master's in Information Systems from Northwestern University, and a Doctorate in Education in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University—always with the aim of increasing his value as a teammate and as someone who can help others reach their potential.

Education

  • Ed.D – Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change

    Baylor University

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · Waco, TX

  • MSIS – Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

    Northwestern University

    Jan 2012 - May 2013 · Evanston, IL

  • MBA and Bachelor of Business Administration

    Robert Morris University

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2011 · Chicago, IL

Certifications

  • Certified iOS Developer · Brainstation · 12.2020
  • Certified Product Manager · The Product School · 03.2019
  • Certified Scrum Master · The Scrum Alliance · 04.2016
  • Certified Interaction Designer · ADMCi · 12.2014
  • Advanced Growth Strategy · Reforge · 04.2020
  • Level 2 Trainer · CrossFit Inc. · 01.2018

Tools

Design

Figma, SwiftUI, Design Systems, Sketch, Adobe, Invision, Zeplin, Abstract

Development

Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, Combine, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind, Git, Github, VSCode, Firebase, Electron, React, Node, Jira, Confluence, XCTest, XCUITest, WidgetKit

Research

dScout, User Testing, Optimal sort

Analysis

Google Analytics, BigQuery, DataStudio, A/B Testing, Experimentation

Marketing

Mailchimp, Intercom, Social Media, Facebook Ads Manager, AdMob

Project Management

Jira, Trello, Asana, Rally

Agentic

Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Vy, LM Studio, Google Colab, Gemini, MCP

Awards & Publications

  • Wellbeing and Healthcare: A Converging Ecosystem on the Rise · Porsche Digital / Porsche Consulting
  • #1 Apple WWDC 2018 Photos Extension · MotifPhotos.com
  • Webby Award - Best Practices · Accenture.com
  • Best App Launches at SXSW 2013 · Yappem

Clients & Industries

Boston Scientific, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sleep Number, Anthem, BCBS, R.R. Donnelly, Accenture, Walgreens, Xcel Energy, Consumers Energy, Johnson Controls, Signa, Marriott, Ford

Additional Roles

  • URTheAnswer · Co-Owner, Product
  • Jammber (now Mozaic.io) · Director of Product
  • Truepad · UX/UI Design Consultant

Volunteering

  • Board Member · Illinois Technology Foundation
  • Study Buddy & Volunteer · Mother's Against Senseless Killings