Accomplished UX Design Leader with deep experience driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences across consumer, B2B, and SaaS products. Over two decades of leadership at companies such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Hewlett Packard, and Wells Fargo, where I’ve led the design of complex, high-scale systems—from enterprise platforms and AI-powered tools to regulated, data-intensive products and customer-facing applications. Proven ability to define product vision, scale and mentor teams, build design operations from the ground up, and unify design systems across organizations. Equally effective in fast-moving startups and large matrixed environments, including leadership roles at smaller companies like Ouray, Gavelnet.com, and Kuali, where I defined UX strategy and drove cross-functional alignment. Recognized for a hands-on approach to research, prototyping, and shipping results-focused designs that improve engagement, usability, and business performance.
💫 Breaking into tech
🛰️ Working remotely for the first time
👀 Dealing with imposter syndrome
💰 Negotiating a promotion/offer
🎭 Mock interviewing
🖌 Resume and portfolio review
🌱 Technical career paths
🐣 Becoming a people manager
🗺️ The technical or people track?
🌟 Preparing for the next level
🏃 Getting the most out of my internship