As a UX Design Director with over 25 years of hands-on experience in product design, design leadership, and building high-performing teams, I thrive on leading organizations through complex digital transformations. From scaling startups to guiding enterprise solutions, my career centers around transforming vision into impactful user experiences and measurable business outcomes.
I specialize in Human-Centered Design and Design Strategy, bringing deep expertise in UX, UI, and Interaction Design to every product challenge. In Director and Principal roles -- including at Danti.ai, Zest.ai, and BCG Digital Ventures -- I’ve managed and mentored cross-functional teams, established scalable Design Systems, and delivered market-ready digital products across AI, SaaS, fintech, geospatial technology, healthcare, and beyond.
My approach centers on Design Thinking -- balancing user research, strategic product vision, and iterative wireframing and prototyping to ensure functional, delightful User Experience outcomes. I’m adept at stakeholder management, often bridging diverse perspectives from C-suite to engineering, while advocating for design quality and operational excellence. Whether spearheading the pivot to AI-powered workflows, delivering SaaS platforms that generated $500K+ ARR, or building design ops frameworks that increased team efficiency, I consistently translate business needs into actionable, scalable solutions.
As founding design hire at Danti.ai, I led the transition from MVP tool to an advanced AI geospatial platform -- designing the system that directly influenced the Space Force’s $1.25M contract award. At Zest.ai, my strategic leadership in product design and design systems underpinned their pivot to scalable SaaS, driving client engagement and financial performance. Earlier, at BCG Digital Ventures, I shaped design operations and mentored over a dozen designers, accelerating launch timelines and raising the standard for design deliverables enterprise-wide.
Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and the broader Adobe Suite, I value continuous learning and adaptability, always seeking the latest methodologies and technologies to raise the bar for design value. I excel in environments requiring both vision and pragmatic execution, and am passionate about scaling Human-Centered Design practices, effective team management, and aligning Product Strategy with business success.
Let’s connect if you’re seeking a Director, Principal, or Lead to drive innovative, user-centric product experiences and shape high-impact design organizations.