Portrait of a handsome dude named Michael Rurka

Michael Rurka

Montreal, QC
Portrait of a handsome dude named Michael Rurka

Michael Rurka

Montreal, QC
Portrait of a handsome dude named Michael Rurka

Michael Rurka

Montreal, QC

My rebel nature has been a constant throughout my life. I drew a lot as a kid (see story below 😅). That eventually turned into graphic design.


One fateful day I attended a startup weekend. Which was my gateway drug into the world of tech and entrepreneurship.

Since that moment, my career has been a continuous evolution of trying new things and challenging myself. Holding positions in development, design and product management. From IC to leadership roles.

I'm naturally curious, orderly and conscientious. For hobbies: I love spending time with my partner, working out, and board games w/ friends.

My rebel nature has been a constant throughout my life. I drew a lot as a kid (see story below 😅). That eventually turned into graphic design.


One fateful day I attended a startup weekend. Which was my gateway drug into the world of tech and entrepreneurship.

Since that moment, my career has been a continuous evolution of trying new things and challenging myself. Holding positions in development, design and product management. From IC to leadership roles.

I'm naturally curious, orderly and conscientious. For hobbies: I love spending time with my partner, working out, and board games w/ friends.

My rebel nature has been a constant throughout my life. I drew a lot as a kid (see story below 😅). That eventually turned into graphic design.


One fateful day I attended a startup weekend. Which was my gateway drug into the world of tech and entrepreneurship.

Since that moment, my career has been a continuous evolution of trying new things and challenging myself. Holding positions in development, design and product management. From IC to leadership roles.

I'm naturally curious, orderly and conscientious. For hobbies: I love spending time with my partner, working out, and board games w/ friends.

I was obsessed with drawing as a kid (particularly monsters with scary teeth and claws). In 5th grade, my teacher (un)famously let me draw literally all year instead of doing any work. I absolutely loved it. However mum sure didn't when she found out. She marched up to the school and gave the principal a scolding and demanded I never be in her class again 😅

I was obsessed with drawing as a kid (particularly monsters with scary teeth and claws). In 5th grade, my teacher (un)famously let me draw literally all year instead of doing any work. I absolutely loved it. However mum sure didn't when she found out. She marched up to the school and gave the principal a scolding and demanded I never be in her class again 😅

I was obsessed with drawing as a kid (particularly monsters with scary teeth and claws). In 5th grade, my teacher (un)famously let me draw literally all year instead of doing any work. I absolutely loved it. However mum sure didn't when she found out. She marched up to the school and gave the principal a scolding and demanded I never be in her class again 😅

Work Experience

Product Strategist

Full time contractor for a client

2022 - Present

Product Strategist

Full time contractor for a client

2022 - Present

Product Manager, Supply & Ops

RenoRun • Construction Material Delivery

2020 - 2022

Product Manager, Supply & Ops

RenoRun • Construction Material Delivery

2020 - 2022

Sr. Product Designer

RenoRun • Construction Material Delivery

2019 - 2020

Sr. Product Designer

RenoRun • Construction Material Delivery

2019 - 2020

Lead Product Designer

Nurx • US Telemedicine Service

2015 - 2018

Lead Product Designer

Nurx • US Telemedicine Service

2015 - 2018

Product Designer

Selective Few • High Fashion E-Commerce

2015

Product Designer

Selective Few • High Fashion E-Commerce

2015

Product Designer

Nu Messenger • Encrypted Messenger

2014 - 2015

Product Designer

Nu Messenger • Encrypted Messenger

2014 - 2015

UI/UX Designer

HotSpot Parking • Digital Meter Parking

2013 - 2014

UI/UX Designer

HotSpot Parking • Digital Meter Parking

2013 - 2014

Web Designer

Ginger Design • Creative Agency

2013 - 2014

Web Designer

Ginger Design • Creative Agency

2013 - 2014

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