Influencing experiences one pixel at-a-time
Hi there!
Greetings! Thanks For Stopping By...
I am Product Design and UX / UI Director with over 12 years of experience in leading user experience design, and creating world-class consumer products and enterprise solutions for mobile, tablet, web, desktop and interactive TV.
My experience lies in leading design systems, and building products ground up, by influencing product strategy and development using data and analytics.
Skillset
Expertise in leading Design Systems for AI and Cloud based apps, designing for Data Science Platform and Machine Learning, Data Visualization Platforms, Voice Integration, IoT Apps, Cross-Platform Devices (iOS, Android)
What I Do....
In my current role, I define user experience, product strategies, and prototype solutions for cross-platform devices, that includes designing for a data science platform using AI and machine learning, an open source components framework for designers and developers, financial tech apps using Angular Material (Material Design). My experience also includes designing mobile apps with voice and social media integration, and location based mobile shopping app that enables shopper's to find near-by stores and avail of deals and discounts, thus engaging them into a fulfilling shopping experience.
I also enjoy working as a consultant outside of work hours, to help early stage-startups with product design strategies and UX solutions, so they can creating robust product experiences for end-users. Mentoring designers, and participating in early product inception process keeps me motivated.
What I Love...
I am passionate about problem solving, advocating for new ideas within the design community, and creating an impact on people's lives through empathy and better user experiences.
I love creating experiences that exceed client expectations and push innovation. My analytics and problem solving acumen, combined with deep understanding of multi-platform design, allows me to think critically, and offer an on-brand, data-driven design solution that enables a terrific user experience.
Accolades & Press Release
"Five Game Apps for Super Bowl Sunday" - Mashable
Benchmarking Analysis App Review - (for Moody's Analytics) Business Wire Article
Spotzot, the platform that powers deal targeting for shopping applications and web sites, today announced that it has closed $2.2 million in Series A funding - Tech Crunch
What's Next...
Besides working on exciting initiatives, I teach Graduate Courses at the Academy of Art University. While I am a pixel adorer, I also enjoy travel, hiking, food and often write or tweet about my adventures and experiences. Travel provides for a unique cultural experience that helps explore new design patterns, ideas and innovation.
Stay tuned to check out more upcoming work, and adventure diaries on my blog! Connect with me on Dribbble, or LinkedIn.