Bachelor's degree

Founder

Game Grader is an application designed for tablets to track basketball player stats during a match.

Technologies: UX/UI, Google Design Sprint, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Testing

- Led the design of the app and implemented a Google Design Sprint to really understand the design phase.
- Stats like points, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, etc can be tracked through the app to help players improve on their game.
- Did extensive prototyping and user testing for the project, all following Google's Design Sprint methodology.

UX & UI Designer

Penman is an Android application that transcribes and summarizes conversations recorded through a user’s phone, using Machine Learning and AI techniques similar to Google’s PageRank algorithm. 

Skills: UX/UI, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Testing, Android, Web

I was responsible for the ideation and design of an Android app and responsive website, running a detailed process of research, personas, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and testing.

The Amazon Go store is a cashier less store where you enter the store, take the products you want, and go! No lines, no checkout. 

- Led targeted testing for new features and emerging technologies for the Go Store.
- Analyzed day to day testing data from hardware and software integration and logged bugs against issues found during testing.
- Maintained and updated daily reports so teams across the US were on the same page.

Software Quality Assurance, Amazon Go

Led web design at Index by Pinger, an all-in-one communication tool dedicated to empowering small businesses. By pioneering dynamic features such as instant auto-reply, texting shortcuts, and customer notes, Index reshapes how people run their business and communicate with customers.

Led Web Design strategies and initiatives, I was instrumental in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our products, ensuring they aligned seamlessly with users' needs and aspirations.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams of engineers and product managers, ensuring that my design visions were seamlessly translated into functional, impactful, and people-centered products.

Envisioned and implemented design solutions that aligned with business goals and user needs, leveraging user insights to refine designs, ensuring seamless and intuitive user journeys.

Furthermore, nurtured talent as a mentor to junior designers, fostering growth and creativity.

Senior Product Designer

Youcan is an activity sharing platform where people can discover the best activities in their cities and also create events for people to join. 

I was responsible for the complete redesign of the product, focusing on a more people-centered approach. 

I designed a responsive website and a hybrid mobile app, creating a consistent experience across platforms, ensuring maximum retention.

UX Designer

As the driving force behind the overhaul of the stock trading mobile platform, Dough by Tastytrade, I spearheaded a complete redesign. My leadership encompassed the full spectrum of design, orchestrating an end-to-end process to re-imagine the user experience.

In addition to elevating the platform's visual appeal and aesthetics, I proactively addressed strategic business objectives, driving user engagement by increasing registrations and account funding. Additionally, I navigated the integration of new features, such as crypto trading, into the app, enhancing its versatility and appeal.

My approach was rooted in both innovation and accessibility, as I ideated ingenious yet user-friendly methods for new and first-time investors to engage with the platform seamlessly.

Product Designer

HireNinja is a recruitment platform for engineers, where job seekers can find well paying development opportunities, and HR managers can track and manage the end-to-end recruitment process.  

In this role, I led the research, prototyping, testing and design of the platform, making it simpler and more efficient for recruiters to hire professionals and manage the overall HR process. 

I was responsible for designing a new landing page, jobs page, coding test experience, and separate dashboards for recruiters and job seekers.

--- This contract ended early due to COVID-19 --- 

My role as a User Experience Designer for the McDonald's Monopoly project at The Marketing Store allowed me to combine my passion for UX design with a nationally recognized marketing campaign. By prioritizing user needs and delivering impactful design solutions, I played my part in creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for participants. 

I collaborated with a dynamic team at The Marketing Store in leveraging design thinking and user-centered methodologies to conceptualize and implement intuitive digital interfaces that engaged participants and enhanced their journey. 

I worked on creating & refining user flows as well as wireframes for the complex mechanics of this 3D game, catering to the diverse accessibility needs of millions of potential users.

I also contributed to maintaining brand cohesion while delivering innovative design solutions that aligned with campaign goals, working closely with creative, business as well as

User Experience Designer

HappyPath is a simple operator-first CRM for vending. It lets you pin potential locations on a map, organize them into lists, log visits and follow-ups, and always know your next step. Then you can build a quick route for physical stops so you stop winging it and start turning scouting into installs.

Founder, CEO, Designer, PM and Engineer

A builder, with a strong foundation in user experience design.

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