A UX/UI Design Leader and Designer with more than two decades of experience, I specialize in crafting intuitive user experiences within complex enterprise SaaS and iPaaS environments. I lead teams, define strategic UX/UI visions, and develop comprehensive design systems. My focus is on translating intricate business needs into elegant, user-centric solutions through collaborative research and design.
My UX design leadership philosophy is all about building strong, empowered teams that really make a difference. I see UX as a crucial, strategic part of software where we are true partners with product management and engineering. As a UX leader, I use my own deep experience to guide and coach, setting high standards for our craft and making sure everyone on my team grows. Their development isn't just good for them; it's a huge win for the company. I'm big on fostering a culture where we all learn from each other and give open, honest feedback, because that's how we constantly get better. Ultimately, I'm here to lead with vision, not to micromanage, helping our customer-focused teams create delightful and impactful designs that hit our business goals.
I lead and mentor a team of three designers while also serving as a key individual contributor. My focus is on transforming complex requirements into intuitive designs for our AI-infused,low-code integration platform, driving our design system, and shaping the overall UX/UI strategy and vision.
Design Leadership and Strategy
Project Management
UX/UI Research and Design
DesignOps
My role encompassed end-to-end UX efforts, including user research, interviews, flow diagrams, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. I collaborated closely with product and development teams and contributed to the creation and growth of the Sovos Design System, ensuring consistency and ease of implementation across all products, and led/participated in design reviews and stakeholder presentations.
UX/UI Research and Design
Project Management
DesignOps
I designed and developed a customer portal providing detailed information and management capabilities for servers, firewalls, load balancers, and services. My work encompassed user research, creating user flows, and building clickable prototypes, all while translating intricate technical data into a clear, concise, and intuitive user experience for a highly technical audience.
UX/UI Research and Design
HTML/LESS Development
DesignOps
I co-founded and led the design for a productivity application for families. My focus was on creating an intuitive experience for family managers, enabling them to easily share calendars, grocery and task lists, facilitate private discussions, monitor children's social media, and manage GPS check-ins. The design emphasized ease of use and clear organization to simplify daily family management.
Co-founder
Identity Design
UX/UI Research and Design
HTML/Sass Development
At the core of my design approach is a profound commitment to Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking. This means immersing myself in understanding user needs and behaviors, cultivating deep empathy, and continually iterating through ideation, prototyping, and rigorous feedback loops. For me, it's about far more than just aesthetics; it's a dynamic, iterative process focused on solving real user problems and driving tangible value.