DataOpus Platform
From a dense legacy desktop tool to a modern, scalable cloud SaaS.
Timeline: 12 months My role: Product Designer Responsibilities: Design leadership, design and deliver new Product
Team: CEO, Engineering, Sales Client: DataOpus
Overview
DataOpus scans databases and surfaces hundreds, sometimes thousands, of resiliency findings. But the value was never in the findings themselves. It's in helping technical teams understand and prioritize what to actually fix first. I came onto the project when it was still the legacy Wind64 desktop app, and I owned design across two phases: first making the existing tool usable, then transforming it into a cloud platform with a full subscription model.
Wind64
Redesigned Screen
DataOpus original website
DataOpus original website
Discovery Phase
Stakeholder Interviews
To align the design strategy with business priorities, I conducted in-depth interviews with internal stakeholders, including the CEO, product owner, and sales lead. My goals were to understand what success looks like, who our ideal users are, and how the current website was falling short.
“We want users to feel that we understand cybersecurity, not just sell tools.”
“Clarity and credibility are more important than visual complexity”
“Users must trust the platform enough to schedule a demo”
Empathy Map
I created an empathy map based on the proto-persona “Sarah,” a cybersecurity lead in a federal agency, and validated it through stakeholders interviews and existing data.
Competitive Analysis
I analyzed five competitors—SonarQube, Checkmarx, Micro Focus, Coverity, and Fortify—to identify opportunities to differentiate DataOpus with a better UX.
Define Phase
Stakeholder Interviews
After consolidating findings from stakeholder interviews and user research, I entered the Define phase. This step was essential to distill raw data into actionable UX strategy. I focused on understanding user needs, mapping their journey with the platform, and structuring the site content accordingly.
Ideate Phase
Stakeholder Interviews
With user needs clearly defined, I moved into the ideation phase. This stage focused on transforming Sarah’s journey and mental models into structured, intuitive interactions. I developed the Information Architecture, Site Map and User Flow to ensure she can quickly find what she needs, trust the product, and book a demo with confidence.
The original site lacked a clear structure, often overwhelming users with dense technical jargon and scattered CTAs. I redesigned the information architecture to prioritize discoverability, trust-building, and fast access to demos.
Prototype Phase
With the structure and user flows defined, I moved on to the prototype phase. This was where strategy met interface. I translated the information architecture and user goals into interactive prototypes to test structure, clarity, and usability. The interactive prototype in Figma allowed the stakeholders to explore the main flow: from homepage to demo request. This version included hover states, transitions, and error handling for form validation.
Test Phase
With the high-fidelity prototype finalized, I conducted usability tests with 3 participants representing our target audience — cybersecurity professionals, our sales team, and decision-makers in critical infrastructure sectors. My goal was to verify the clarity of the value proposition on the homepage, test the flow for scheduling a demo, assess the readability of technical content
“I liked the clarity, and demo button that appears earlier.”
“I wasn’t sure what’s included in each plan.”
“I’d love to see more real-world examples.”
Feedback Implementation
Designed a visual comparison table for HealthScan, Essential, and 360 plans
Prioritized adding real use cases for the next design sprint ( For now, users have access to some real examples on demos)
Measurable Results
Following the launch of the redesigned website, the results validated our design and content decisions. The simplified structure, progressive pricing plans, and focus on visual trust delivered tangible business impact:
+ 50% Increase in demo requests ( Current we have the Wind 64 version on demo and Cloud version is on production, coming soon)
Investor Interest One investor reached out after visiting the new website, reinforces that design can drive business conversations, not just user conversions
User Feedback Highlighted clarity, ease of navigation, and a trustworthy professional look
Lessons & Next Steps
Design doesn’t end at launch, with the live site generating real engagement, we continued improving through testing and iteration. Future steps include:
Ongoing A/B Testing for CTAs, headlines, and content order
Social Proof Expansion, with more real-world use cases
Content Optimization based on performance analytics
Internationalization, including EN/AR translations
