I'm a UX designer with 8 years of product design experience, with a specialty in designing for emerging technology and internet of things (IoT). Currently I'm on the Amazon AWS IoT team, helping workers in the industrial industry make their factories and plants run smarter and efficiently. Previously I was lead designer for Bosch's North America smart home kitchen appliances, and also created next-generation vehicle cockpits and infotainment systems for automotive vehicles.
I love thinking about new technology and how we can bring a taste of the future now. If the design rules feel like the wild west because the technology is new and there is a lack of established patterns and expectations, then I'm your person.
After hours when I’m not looking at pixels I can be found in Orange County, CA
🧗 Rock climbing
🏕 Camping
📚 Reading
🍜 Savoring local restaurants
Two things that drive me are honing my skills and sense of community. That’s why I’m always looking for opportunities to grow and give back.
🎤 Public Engagements
UC Santa Barbara, Designathon
Judge, 2022
SIGGRAPH, Toronto Chapter
Talk, 2022
VCU, School of Engineering
Talk, 2021 Read Abstract
UC Irvince
Workshop, 2021
Esri UC
Workshop, 2017
Adobe x VCU
Workshops, 2015 - 2016
🫶 SIGGRAPH Volunteer
Since 2014, I have been an active volunteer for SIGGRAPH, the premier international conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques.
Recently I served as 2023 Chair of the Student Volunteer Program, overseeing 300 students volunteering for the conference.
👯 Mentorship
Along with mentoring other designers at work, I have weekly office hours through ADPList to help folks reach their career goals.