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I currently live in Washington, DC metro. I am a UX designer that has spent the last decade helping clients in tech, government, healthcare and aging to deliver great products from initial strategy to execution. I’m passionate about creating solutions to help people and make their everyday lives better.

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My Journey

 
 
1998
 
 

Where it all began

Making terrible Nintendo 64 fan pages on Geocities using a 14.4k modem.

eCoast

Creating websites and marketing campaigns for the the biggest tech companies on the planet.

 
 
2007
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 

JSI/United States Agency for International Development

Managing and designing all global health websites and newsletters for the US government.

The National Council on Aging

Building digital products to help millions of older adults make better health and finance decisions.

 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
2020
 
 

The next great adventure

I'm currently open to taking on new oppurtunities. Think we're a good fit?

My Values

Crafting with joy and a little weirdness

A fun environment ignites creativity and experimentation. I like to inject parts of my personality into the work I do to create moments of delight and surprise.

Always communicating with honesty and transparency

Creating relationships of mutual trust and respect is key to great work. I'm open to giving and receiving honest feedback, I design without ego and speak from the heart.

Embracing diversity and inclusion

Being surrounded with people from diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives results in an innovative team that creates more inclusive products.

Challenging Assumptions and Staying Curious

Design thinking gives empathy for the people and systems in place. Asking the right questions reveals better solutions for the underlying root of the problem.

Work and Life in Balance

Highly focused deep work creates more value than endless hours of busywork. I thrive in a results oriented environment where productivity is rewarded.

A proven track record of Professionalism

I strive for excellence and quality in everything I do. Shipping on time, gathering user data and constantly improving towards perfection will bring succcess.

I like long walks on the beach and other clichés

When I'm not designing, I enjoy listening to podcasts, photography, cooking, and going on random adventures with my wife and kids. My guilty pleasures include bad 80's sci-fi movies and 90's Japanese sports cars.