Joe Wiertel
Manager, Design Program Management, Meta

Joe lives in Richmond, VA, where he is a Manager, Design Program Management for the Ads organization at Meta. He serves a team of passionate connectors and problem solvers, focused on the operational success of both their advertiser product teams and programs that support those teams.

Previous experience in herding cats as a third grade teacher and working with executive design stakeholders as a chief of staff, positioned Joe well for his current role in design operations. His unconventional journey to the discipline prepared him to navigate the ever-changing landscape of design program management in the technology industry.

Outside of work, you will find Joe cheering on his two stepkids from the sidelines at sporting events, or his beloved Buffalo sports teams from his couch. He is also an 80s trivia buff, and is currently loving Stranger Things and The Goldbergs, both of which celebrate his favorite decade.

Sessions by Speaker
The Many Paths Of Design Operations
Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 11:05am - 11:35am PT