Creative Technologist · Human in the Loop

Devin
Henkel-Legare

Living at the Intersection of
Creativity & Technology.

Designer, technologist, and musician who brings creative solutions to complex problems. Blending architectural thinking with artistic flair to develop AI systems that make a real impact.

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About

Where Ideas Become Impact

With over 15 years at PwC, I've built a career at the crossroads of design thinking and emerging technology. I co-create user experience and strategy for People Analytics, championing the use of AI to gain deeper insight into the human experience within the enterprise.

My path has taken me from teaching web design and human-centered design at the Art Institute of Chicago to leading innovation frameworks within one of the world's largest professional services firms. I hold three U.S. patents in areas spanning search technology, patient information systems, and network connectivity.

When I'm not architecting the future of AI, you might find me composing music, following the Cubs, or exploring the latest in robotics and 3D printing.

15+
Years at PwC
3
U.S. Patents
500+
LinkedIn Connections
10+
IxDF Community Events

Experience

A Career of Creative Innovation

November 2024 — Present
Director, Data Experience & AI Enablement
PwC · Greater Chicago Area
  • Co-create user experience and strategy for People Analytics
  • Champion the use of Generative and Agentic AI to gain insight into the people experience
  • Leverage and share AI knowledge and skills across the People Organization
September 2016 — November 2024
Director of Product Experience
PwC · Greater Chicago Area
  • Created great user experiences and designed tests to validate assumptions and reduce uncertainty
  • Managed a portfolio of initiatives within an internal corporate ventures organization
  • Designed, developed, and maintained the process to guide ideas from inception to MVP
November 2010 — September 2024
Senior Manager, Innovation & Transformation
PwC
  • Responsible for Innovation Frameworks — designing the path from sourcing to refining to implementation
  • Created facilitated workshops to refine and prioritize ideas through group lateral thinking exercises
  • Established strategic alignment through crowdsourcing initiatives
Faculty
Faculty — Web Design, Usability & Human-Centered Design
Art Institute of Chicago
  • Taught Web Design, Usability, and Human-Centered Design
  • Mentored emerging designers in user experience principles
Prior Roles
Online Strategy & Marketing Technology
Various
  • Led online strategy and marketing technology initiatives
  • Developed innovative approaches to digital engagement

Expertise

The Intersection Skillset

Creative Design

User Experience Product Design Design Thinking Usability Testing Workshop Facilitation Music Composition

Technology & AI

Generative AI Agentic AI Copilot Studio People Analytics Data Visualization Robotics (ROS2)

Innovation Strategy

Innovation Frameworks Corporate Ventures Idea-to-MVP Process Crowdsourcing Lateral Thinking Human-Centered Design

Innovation

U.S. Patents

US 20160196360

System and Method for Searching Structured and Unstructured Data

A system that bridges the gap between structured databases and free-form text — enabling unified search across disparate data sources. Filed December 2015.

US 20150012288

System, Method and Apparatus for Processing Patient Information and Feedback

An innovative approach to processing and analyzing patient data, improving healthcare communication and feedback loops. Filed July 2014.

US 7831732 B1

Network Connection Utility

A system for masking errors that may occur during network connection delays, providing seamless client-server connectivity. Issued November 2010.

Education

Foundation

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) — Electronic Media Design

1989 — 1995

Community

Speaking & Leadership

Podcast

PwC's Tech While You Trek

Discussed how PwC develops software with emerging technology

Office Hours

IxDF Office Hour — Director of Product Experience

Interaction Design Foundation · October 2021

Speaking

What Does It Look Like to Work on a Large UX Team

Interaction Design Foundation · September 2020

Membership

IxDF Connected Professional

10+ meetups — recognized community contributor

Leadership Forum

Design Leadership Forum

InVision

Advocacy

PwC Women in Tech Festival

Champion for upskilling & career development

Testimonials

What Colleagues Say

Devin is our social media decoder ring, applying emerging technologies to current business activities in a highly practical manner. He brings great perspective to any discussion.
Rissa Reddan
Devin always displayed a high degree of initiative, technological expertise, and creativity. He is always dedicated to the success of his work within the project's timeline — while sharing his knowledge and experience with his team and clients.
Boaz Englesberg

Connect

Let's Create Something Together

Whether it's AI enablement strategy, user experience design, or creative innovation — I'm always excited to explore new intersections.

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