A man with a beard standing on a subway platform, leaning against a green column. He wears a white button-up shirt, carries a shoulder bag, and has one hand in his pocket. The background shows blurred subway lights and a train, giving the photo an urban feel.

Hayk Mikayelyan (“hike” mih-kah-YEL-yahn)

I am an accessibility designer and engineer based in New York City. I design and build digital experiences that are accessible for everyone. Currently, supporting design accessibility at American Express.

My expertise lies in working cross-functionally with design, engineering, and product teams to embed accessibility into every stage of the product lifecycle. Adaptation to ambiguity is my love language, while navigating complex challenges is my superpower.

I hold a Masters degree from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunication’s Program. I love working on creative projects that stretch my imagination and skills through various mediums.

I also run, perform magic and I have lots of opinions about the best NYC pizza slice.