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

  • Design: Research, Service Design, Interaction Design, Wireframes, Prototyping, Animation

  • Design Systems: Design Tokens, Figma, Storybook, Component Libraries

  • Frontend Development: JavaScript, ReactJS, Angular, HTML/CSS

  • Leadership: Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Stakeholder Management

  • Accessibility: WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA Compliance

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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.