Strategy.
Collaboration.
Execution.
Leadership.
I’m a Senior Leader with 20+ years of experience spanning Design, Product, and Engineering. Known for navigating complexity and delivering impactful results, I bring a "T-shaped" approach to my work, bridging strategy, creative problem-solving, and technical execution. Whether leading cross-functional teams, scaling design systems, or architecting applications from scratch, my focus is always on quality, and excellence in everything I deliver.
Experience
Sr. Director, UX Design - Platform, Unqork | May 2024 – Present
Partner with Product and Engineering to bridge design and code, ensuring smooth implementation and technical feasibility.
Champion cross-functional collaboration, driving design excellence and user advocacy throughout the project lifecycle.
Sr. Director, Customer Experience - Technical Advisory - UX, Unqork | October 2023 – May 2024
Guided clients in designing and scaling user-centric solutions, keeping accessibility and usability at the core.
Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that met both user needs and technical constraints.
Sr. Director, Global Head of Design Services, Unqork | February 2022 – October 2023
Established off-shore UX Design and Engineering support team to align with growing customer base and regional requirements.
Optimized team financials through strategic hiring and project staffing.
Lead the creation and scaling of design systems, ensuring they are user-focused, accessible, and aligned with client business goals.
Director, Head of Design Services, Unqork | December 2019 – February 2022
Built and led the Design Services team, driving the creation of scalable design systems and improving cross-functional collaboration.
Focused on mentoring teams and establishing a culture of design excellence across UX and engineering.
Digital Consultant, Deloitte Digital | June 2016 – December 2019
Led design projects across 3D/VR, UX, and interactive experiences, ensuring accessibility and user-friendliness.
Guided teams in aligning design and engineering solutions while maintaining high-quality standards.
Founding member of Deloitte Digital's Unlimited Reality team.
Digital Consultant, Deloitte | July 2012 – June 2016
Worked on UX design and interactive experiences for US Government clients with a focus on e-Learning, leading efforts to align technical and creative teams towards timely deliveries.
Digital Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton | October 2005 – June 2012
e-Learning, 3D Game Design & Development, Animator, UX/UI Designs, Technical Leadership, XR, VR SME, proposal responses, project scoping and management
Frontend Engineer and Designer, Lockheed Martin / Anteon | March 2004 – September 2005
Designed and built web based training applications in support of the US Navy's Aegis Weapons and Ballistic Missile Defense Systems.
Skills
Education
BAS in Multimedia, Web Design, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, 2001-2004
Graduated with Honors, Best Graduating Portfolio
Capstone Project: "Parskie.com" — Designed a web app to track rounds of golf and build an online golfing community. Through research, design and development, I compiled an 80 page document containing user interviews, designs, source code and an actionable business plan.
Relevant Coursework: UX Principles, Interactive Design, FullStack Web Development, Animation, Business
Personal qualities
Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.
Strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating design concepts.
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
Interests
(an unordered list)
Watching YouTube to learn about the latest trends in technology and design.
Photography, particularly landscapes.
Golf and Tennis.
My Family.