Work Experience
A summary of my professional journey and key roles.
Senior Product Designer
Molex | 2021 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Led end-to-end UX design for innovative AIOT corrosion monitoring solutions, enhancing product usability and market positioning.
- Established strategic cross-functional partnerships, ensuring cohesive product development and alignment across teams.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from user research and analytics to inform design decisions and iteratively refine product functionality.
- Developed intuitive and user-centered experiences for complex industrial AIOT systems.
- Initiated and established a comprehensive Design System, unifying the entire product portfolio and streamlining future development.
UX Lead
RSM | 2020 - 2021
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearheaded the launch of new UX design services, directly contributing to increased business revenue and client satisfaction.
- Aligned design strategy with overarching business objectives, significantly boosting customer engagement and project success rates.
- Cultivated a collaborative and creative team environment, fostering design innovation and excellence.
- Managed a cross-functional design team of 5, implementing efficient workflow processes and project management methodologies.
- Mentored junior designers through targeted feedback and workshops, accelerating professional growth and skill development.
- Established robust peer review protocols, enhancing design quality and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
UX Engineer
RSM | 2019 - 2020
Key Responsibilities:
- Developed and implemented innovative digital products for web and mobile platforms, focusing on user-centric solutions.
- Enhanced user experience design by integrating insights from rigorous user testing and iterative feedback cycles.
- Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React to create responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces.
Product Designer
Freelance | 2010 - 2019
Key Responsibilities:
- Led UX design initiatives for diverse clients, including industry leaders like Microsoft and eBay, driving product innovation and user adoption.
- Delivered robust and scalable digital solutions tailored to client needs, consistently exceeding project expectations.
- Facilitated alignment between design solutions and business goals through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Designed engaging and intuitive digital experiences by anticipating user needs and translating them into actionable design strategies.
- Refined product designs based on data analysis and user engagement metrics, optimizing usability and impact.
Director of Information Technology
Marklar Holdings | 2010 - 2015
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearheaded IT strategy development and execution, aligning technology initiatives with core business objectives to drive innovation.
- Managed vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement processes to optimize IT investments.
- Promoted cross-departmental team integration and collaboration to achieve shared technology and business goals.
Lead Software Engineer
Marklar Holdings | 2006 - 2010
Key Responsibilities:
- Led the architectural design and development of scalable backend systems, significantly enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Partnered effectively with stakeholders across departments to define project requirements and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery.
- Piloted initiatives to improve system reliability and operational efficiency, resulting in measurable performance gains.
Back End Developer
Marklar Holdings | 2004 - 2006
Key Responsibilities:
- Developed robust and efficient server-side applications utilizing Java, Python, and Ruby.
- Collaborated within development teams to deliver scalable backend solutions and ensure seamless integration with front-end systems.
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, improving system interoperability, efficiency, and overall user experience.