Al has 15 years of experience building websites and applications for companies of all stages, and has also cofounded a Y Combinator startup. Originally studying biology and performing neuroscience research at UC San Diego, he made the left turn into web development shortly after college. Al transitioned into design when he joined his first startup. in 2007 and became a leader in the UX community by speaking at IXDA events and organizing the Toolbox conference.. When not in front of the computer, Al can be found exploring beaches throughout California with his wife and two surprisingly adventurous chihuahuas.
