Products are more successful when guided by human-centered design principles, and I strive to apply those daily while developing designers and AI tools that do the same. I’ve worked in software product design for 20 years, with a background in graphic design. While I enjoy hands-on work in tools like Figma, VS Code, and After Effects, much of my time is spent leading and coaching designers and collaborating with product management and engineering.
I also build or oversee design systems, component libraries, AI toolkits, and processes that improve team efficiency. I advocate for both customers and my designers, and have managed designers, researchers, and UX engineers for nearly 10 years. A key leadership goal has been developing high-performing T-shaped designers, though AI is shifting this toward more generalist or M-shaped skill sets. I’m skilled in recruiting, but especially in retention. At Domo, I helped increase average designer tenure from 18 months to 5 years.
I think holistically about complex products, creating scalable enterprise solutions with consumer-level polish through data-driven design and cross-team collaboration. My experience in JavaScript, PHP, and Python strengthens my partnership with engineers and enables me to build tools and AI systems that improve handoff quality. I also enjoy storytelling through presentations and high-quality videos, and work closely with product marketing.