Denis Kolesnikov

Denis Kolesnikov is an accomplished design leader with extensive experience in user experience and product design across prominent technology companies. Currently serving as the Ads/CE Central Design System Lead at Google since May 2017, Denis spearheads the Connect Design system to enhance design and development processes within Ads Customer Engagement. Key prior roles at Google included Experience Lead and Senior Interaction Designer, where Denis managed complex design initiatives to create a seamless customer support experience. As a co-founder of Platform Good, Denis is building a wellness platform that integrates fitness with charitable giving, recognized as a Tech Crunch Top Pick in 2020. Denis's previous experience also includes serving as Art Director at EPAM Systems at Google and leading design efforts for government projects in Belarus, demonstrating a robust background in both corporate and civic design initiatives. Denis holds a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics.