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UX Manager @ Amazon

About Me

My portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal interactions, mobile apps, browser, dual-screen device, and Fashion tech. I have worked in agency, big tech corp, and museum. I am passionate about Diverse & Inclusive representation at work and an inclusive design practitioner. Let's chat! Product design leader with over 15 years of experience, my portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal (keyboard, pen, hand gesture), cross-platform apps, browser, dual-screen device, fashion tech, AR/VR, 3D Tech, and operational design. I am an inclusive design practitioner and advocate. I strongly believe diverse and inclusive representation at work is important; and am passionate about coaching and mentoring the next generation of designers. Superpowers: end-to-end product design, roadmap setting, innovation in new technology, project management, stakeholder management, design management, roadmap creation, resource allocation, design operations, coaching, mentoring.

My Skills

  • Accessibility
  • Design Thinking
  • Inclusive Design
  • Interaction Design
  • User Experience

My Career

UX ManagerAmazonJanuary 2022
Current

Guest critic / panel speakerFreelanceMay 2020
Current

User Experience Designer IIMicrosoftSeptember 2014 - May 2019

Interaction DesignerHUGE Inc.June 2010 - August 2012

Creative DirectorPowerkat StudioJanuary 2006 - December 2010

My Education

Massachusetts College of Art and DesignMFA, Dynamic Media DesignMFA, Dynamic Media Design Graduated -2010

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyEntreprenureship, Participatory Media Graduated -2009

Harvard UniversityMarketing Graduated -2008

Salem State UniversityBA, Graphic Design, Web Design, and Marketing Graduated -2006

My Details

Country
  • United States
Languages
    Years of Experience
    • 10-15 years
    Timezone
    • Pacific Standard Time
    Member Since
    • February 19, 2019

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