Maureen Bradford, VP of Marketing

Karsten role-models an important work dynamic – building trust across teams whose deliverables are interdependent. While leading the product design group Karsten collaborated well with the brand marketing team so that UI and promo creative were complementary.

He’s direct and self-aware, bringing wry humor to most conversations. The teams respect Karsten’s perspective, and joint projects moved forward more swiftly with his involvement and empathy.

Annie Gleeson, Creative Lead

Karsten is an exceptional design leader who was instrumental in KeepTruckin’s product evolution. He leads by example and has gained the trust of his peers. Strong work ethic runs deep in Karsten, but he makes it looks easy; he handles change and challenge with grace and a growth mindset.

I enjoyed my two years working with Karsten, and would work with him again in a heartbeat!

Will Van Eaton, Product Marketing Manager

Karsten is an exceptional individual, and a delight to work with. I’m on the Product Marketing team, and I look forward to every chance we get to collaborate.

He cares so much about our customers and has a great eye for good design and usability. While he’s a perfectionist in the sense that he rightfully believes there’s nothing he and his team can’t iteratively improve on, he leads a nimble, talented team that produces beautiful work quickly.

Even when capacity is tight, he always finds a way to make time to understand your needs and let you know how he can help, and I appreciate the number of times he’s taught me how to use the tools/platforms his team works in so I can self-serve the next time.

He’s also an excellent, honest person who has built a great culture, and I’m reminded of that any time I work with him or one of his team members. He’s genuinely invested in my personal well being and goals outside of work and is always there to lend a hand.

Ben Stevens, Sales Engineering Manager

Karsten is one of the most capable product designers I’ve had the pleasure to work with in my career. You can tell he has a true and unwavering passion for his craft and it shows in the work that he does.

He was an incredible partner to the teams he supported and worked with and someone you could always count on to produce top-notch work.

When asked to step up and take on a leadership role within the KeepTruckin design org he did so with aplomb.

Robin Cruz, Product Designer

I feel fortunate to have had Karsten as my manager. He’s been a constant source of motivation, inspiration, and support in my design career.

Additionally, Karsten’s teachings go beyond the office and have bled into how I approach my day-to-day life. Show up each and every day with the right attitude; ready to work and open to learn. That’s where real growth happens.

Combined with his competence, design taste, and attention for detail, what makes Karsten truly special is the care and energy he dedicates to the individuals on his team and their personal goals.

Any company would be lucky to have.

Gregory Plater, Recruiting Coordinator

One of the most supportive and impactful figures during my time at KeepTruckin. Although I’m not on his team, he offered guidance and mentorship regarding my interest in the field. On top of this he has helped with my growth as an individual outside of work which says a lot about his character. It takes a great leader to know when to challenge and inspire their team, while also making sure they know how appreciated their hard work is.

I can’t say enough good things about this guy and his natural ability to make strategic decisions in defining moments.

Tashfeen Ahmed, Product Designer

Thank you for everything you’ve taught me. I really appreciate the time and energy you’ve spent guiding me.

The most practical leads I’ve seen. Working with Karsten really opened my eyes to the benefits of having a seriously talented, professional design lead. He not only took great care of the product design at KeepTruckin, but also looked after the team members. I’m impressed by his ability to identify and analyze the core issue at hand. Combined with his great execution skills and dedication, he carries the process throughout and enables big decisions to be made with comfort.

Lisa Etling, Senior Workplace Manager

Karsten was one of my favorite KT people. Always a smile, always a positive attitude, and a grateful and kind appreciation for Workplace. If everyone were like him, the world would be a better place!

Chris Mounsey, Head of UX

After the interview with Karsten, I felt mentally buoyed; even then, I recognized a rare talent — someone who was incredibly talented and creative himself, but also interested in the values and talents of others.

And it is here that Karsten excels over many designers that I have worked with: his thirst for knowledge and desire to improve his own techniques means that he is incredibly receptive — whilst simultaneously maintaining a complete faith in his own skill.

All of this, combined with his undoubted (and undisputed) design flair, means that Karsten is improving daily in the field of product design.

So, as well as producing beautiful experiences, Karsten now gives talks and presentations on how great style and well thought-out design can enhance our customers’ reputation and engagement. Indeed, one customer decided that they would delay their project for three months so that they could work with Karsten — a testament indeed.

Karsten’s enthusiasm, dedication and design skill have already made him a key player in the company, after only a year. I look forward to working with him to hone and refine his code and implementation techniques to ensure that his unique vision continues to light up the web.

Here ends the hagiography! But really, he’s good…