Domo Deep Dive: The Future of Data Products

As Domo's chief design officer and futurist, Chris' hyper focus on combining data, technology and emerging trends in innovative ways helps to make Domo an indispensable platform for its customers. He has nearly three decades of design leadership experience in web, mobile and data visualization. And as one of Domo's earliest employees, he's involved in every aspect – from initial design, strategy and execution – of building and developing solutions that solve even the most complex problems faced by customers. Prior to Domo, Chris co-founded HOUR Detroit magazine and Footnote.com (now Fold3.com), which was acquired by Ancestry.com for $27 million. Before moving into technology, he was an award-winning illustrator, journalist and author with multiple published works to his name.

Khushboo is a product manager with over five years of experience in the tech industry. She specializes in crafting user-centric products by leveraging a blend of empathy, technical expertise, and a keen eye for design to drive and build products that truly resonate with users.

Ryan Despain is a principal product manager at Domo, where he has spent the past four years driving the development of innovative automation tools within the company’s Automation Team. A seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in software development and product management across diverse industries, Ryan specializes in building products focused on workflow automation and process optimization. At Domo, Ryan has played a key role in delivering impactful products such as Workflows, Code Engine, and Task Center—tools that empower businesses to streamline operations, automate routine tasks, and harness data-driven insights for better decision-making. With this focus, Ryan delivers solutions that help organizations scale efficiently, enabling teams to focus on higher-value tasks while enhancing agility and driving innovation through automation. Looking ahead, Ryan is particularly excited about AI's momentum and the transformative impact it is having on automation. He is committed to evolving Domo’s products to incorporate intelligent, next-gen solutions that will further enhance business efficiency.