Carnegie Learning Appoints Former Amazon and Walmart UX Leader Jim Machajewski as Senior Vice President of UX & Design

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PITTSBURGH, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 4, 2025--

Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven education solutions for the K-12 market, today announced that Jim Machajewski has recently joined the company as Senior Vice President of UX & Design. Machajewski, based in Austin, Texas, brings over two decades of leadership experience in user experience and design at some of the world’s most customer-focused companies.

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Jim Machajewski

Most recently, Machajewski served as Head of UX Design for Walmart Business, where he introduced new design methodologies and AI-driven processes to elevate customer experiences. Prior to Walmart, he led Amazon’s Austin UX Design Studio, building and mentoring a large global team while shaping the design principles behind Amazon Business. He has also served as an Instructor at the University of Texas at Austin (McCombs School of Business), guiding the next generation of designers.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jim to Carnegie Learning,” said Barry Malkin, CEO of Carnegie Learning. “His deep expertise in user experience and proven ability to lead high-performing design teams will play a critical role as we continue to innovate our products. Jim shares our passion for ensuring that students and educators have the best possible experience, and his leadership will help us deliver on that promise.”

Machajewski’s hire reinforces Carnegie Learning’s position as an industry leader in research, innovation, and the development of award-winning High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs). The company continues to expand its core curriculum offerings, including ClearMath Elementary and Lenses on Literature, designed to provide rigorous, engaging, and effective instructional materials that improve outcomes for students nationwide.

“Carnegie Learning has an incredible mission, and I’m honored to join a team that is redefining how students and teachers experience education,” said Machajewski. “I look forward to helping shape intuitive, engaging solutions that empower students and educators.”

About Carnegie Learning, Inc.

Carnegie Learning is a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education. Our award-winning math, literacy, world languages, professional learning, and high-dosage tutoring products deliver real and lasting results. Born from cognitive science research at Carnegie Mellon University, we are known for harnessing the power of data to improve student performance. Our range of products has allowed us to support more than 5.5 million students and educators in all 50 states and Canada. For more information, visit carnegielearning.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.