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Hi there.
Hi there.
A bit over 10 years ago, I got a foothold in tech as a UX designer, and I immediately fell in love with the blend of user research, hands-on technical challenge, and elegant visual design. My first UX book was “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman. I've worked with startups, large enterprises, and agencies across a variety of industries.
I’m looking for a team that focuses on users and cares about craftmanship. I bring empathy and curiosity wherever I go, and I love a good challenge.
I live in New Jersey with my wife Julia, two kiddos, and two cats. When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, sailing, reading history, and spending time with my family.
Experience
10+ Years
10+ Years
Location
New Jersey
New Jersey
Role
Product Designer
Product Designer
Skills
Skills
Research
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Surveys & Questionnaires
Contextual Inquiry
A/B Testing
Card Sorting
Heuristic Evaluation
Analytics
Persona Development
Journey Mapping
AI-Assisted Research
Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Visual Design
Interaction Design
Atomic Design Systems
Responsive Design
Accessibility (WCAG, ADA)
User Interface Design
Typography
Mobile Design
AI-Assisted Prototyping
Development
HTML
CSS/LESS/SASS
JavaScript
Python
PHP
Git
SQL
WordPress
Bootstrap
Ant Design
Laravel
Tools
Figma
Sketch
Adobe CC / XD
InVision
Axure
Miro
Framer
Jira
Google Analytics
Hotjar
ChatGPT
Industries
Industries
Data & IT
Business-to-Business
Healthcare
Finance & Insurance
VC & Startup
Marketing
eCommerce
Ad Agency
Print & Publishing
Education Tech
Human Resources
Automotive
My Work Journey
My Work Journey
Career Transition & Job Search
2025
Like many designers and developers, I've been adapting to this era of AI and workforce reduction by searching, upskilling, and reflecting on the future.
I'm currently studying AI and React through a John Hopkins University program. I have also volunteered with the American Red Cross, including traveling to Tampa, FL to help with Hurricane Helene and Milton disaster relief.
Like many designers and developers, I've been adapting to this era of AI and workforce reduction by searching, upskilling, and reflecting on the future.
I'm currently studying AI and React through a John Hopkins University program. I have also volunteered with the American Red Cross, including traveling to Tampa, FL to help with Hurricane Helene and Milton disaster relief.
Senior Product Designer
Giftogram
2023—2024
As the lead designer for an employee rewards platform, I created a new design-to-dev workflow, conducted user research, worked closely with customer service, and participated regularly in roadmap meetings. I identified several areas for UX improvement, including the primary purchasing flow and first time experience.
At this point in my career, I wanted a long-term role. Despite my plans, I was laid off (a new experience) during a tough job market. I consistently received positive feedback during my tenure.
As the lead designer for an employee rewards platform, I created a new design-to-dev workflow, conducted user research, worked closely with customer service, and participated regularly in roadmap meetings. I identified several areas for UX improvement, including the primary purchasing flow and first time experience.
At this point in my career, I wanted a long-term role. Despite my plans, I was laid off (a new experience) during a tough job market. I consistently received positive feedback during my tenure.
Sabbatical
2023
I recognized that I needed to address some lingering exhaustion. I took up sailing and birdwatching, and focused for a few months on being a dad and a healthy human.
I remained active as a designer, experimented with Python and ChatGPT, and did some volunteering with the American Red Cross.
I recognized that I needed to address some lingering exhaustion. I took up sailing and birdwatching, and focused for a few months on being a dad and a healthy human.
I remained active as a designer, experimented with Python and ChatGPT, and did some volunteering with the American Red Cross.
Principal Product Designer
Syncari
2019—2022
A team of ex-Marketo tech and product leaders set out to create a no-code data integrations platform from 0 to 1. I was proud to be entrusted with turning the vision into a product design.
I loved the pace, and I learned a lot about data, AI, and working within a Figma-to-React pipeline.
A team of ex-Marketo tech and product leaders set out to create a no-code data integrations platform from 0 to 1. I was proud to be entrusted with turning the vision into a product design.
I loved the pace, and I learned a lot about data, AI, and working within a Figma-to-React pipeline.
UX Consultant
Attic Door
2018—2019
Following my time at ADP, I worked through my Attic Door consultancy for financial, insurance, and startup businesses in New York City, San Francisco, and New Jersey.
Following my time at ADP, I worked through my Attic Door consultancy for financial, insurance, and startup businesses in New York City, San Francisco, and New Jersey.
Lead UX Designer
ADP
2017—2018
ADP marked my return to full-time UX work after entrepreneurship. At ADP, I led design strategy, research, and UX / UI for their healthcare compliance management platform. I worked in Roseland, NJ with the product team, but also collaborated closely with designers in Pittsburgh and with subject-matter experts in Atlanta. I reworked the navigation and UI of the application to improve self-service, an effort which was well-received.
ADP marked my return to full-time UX work after entrepreneurship. At ADP, I led design strategy, research, and UX / UI for their healthcare compliance management platform. I worked in Roseland, NJ with the product team, but also collaborated closely with designers in Pittsburgh and with subject-matter experts in Atlanta. I reworked the navigation and UI of the application to improve self-service, an effort which was well-received.
Interim CEO
COO
VP, Design & Development
ShineOn
2015—2017
After my time at Jet, I was eager to embrace leadership and entrepreneurship. I partnered with a NYC-based founder and worked tirelessly to create an ecommerce engine for selling made-on-demand jewelry. This was the same model as TeeSpring or Redbubble, but for rings, bangles, and necklaces.
ShineOn raised a seed round and I joined fulltime as Vice President of Design & Development. I hired and led a team of engineers and designers, and soon was promoted to COO, managing an organization of 32 employees and freelancers.
I also led the company through a tough transition, including layoffs, as CEO. While I didn't enjoy that aspect of the business, I value the lessons learned. ShineOn went on to find substantial success, and I'm proud to have played a part.
Following my time in business leadership, I returned to my UX and product design career.
After my time at Jet, I was eager to embrace leadership and entrepreneurship. I partnered with a NYC-based founder and worked tirelessly to create an ecommerce engine for selling made-on-demand jewelry. This was the same model as TeeSpring or Redbubble, but for rings, bangles, and necklaces.
ShineOn raised a seed round and I joined fulltime as Vice President of Design & Development. I hired and led a team of engineers and designers, and soon was promoted to COO, managing an organization of 32 employees and freelancers.
I also led the company through a tough transition, including layoffs, as CEO. While I didn't enjoy that aspect of the business, I value the lessons learned. ShineOn went on to find substantial success, and I'm proud to have played a part.
Following my time in business leadership, I returned to my UX and product design career.
Associate Director, Partner UX
Jet
2015
I was inspired by founder Marc Lore's vision after reading about it in Bloomberg. I reached out to Jet's HR team, landed an interview, and was offered an exciting opportunity to build my own design team.
Two weeks into my new role, my boss was moved to a different team, and my hiring budget was reallocated to engineering. After collaborating with the product team on the partner portal, API docs, and partner onboarding flows, I decided to move on.
My Jet colleagues were smart and talented, and I'm glad I had the chance to work with them.
I was inspired by founder Marc Lore's vision after reading about it in Bloomberg. I reached out to Jet's HR team, landed an interview, and was offered an exciting opportunity to build my own design team.
Two weeks into my new role, my boss was moved to a different team, and my hiring budget was reallocated to engineering. After collaborating with the product team on the partner portal, API docs, and partner onboarding flows, I decided to move on.
My Jet colleagues were smart and talented, and I'm glad I had the chance to work with them.
UX Designer
Amazon
2014—2015
Amazon was my opportunity to work inside of a MAANG environment. My peers were some of the smartest and most accomplished individuals I'd ever met, and I was incredibly proud of the chance work alongside them. I was in Amazon's Payments & Gift Cards division.
I designed a feature called Allowance, a balance transfer utility that served customers for 5 years. In addition to designing balance reload and gift card purchase flows, I prototyped how customers would use a savings or checking account during checkout. My concept was presented to Jeff Bezos and was approved.
My time at Amazon was highly educational, and I learned a lot about how a $100B+ enterprise operates.
Amazon was my opportunity to work inside of a MAANG environment. My peers were some of the smartest and most accomplished individuals I'd ever met, and I was incredibly proud of the chance work alongside them. I was in Amazon's Payments & Gift Cards division.
I designed a feature called Allowance, a balance transfer utility that served customers for 5 years. In addition to designing balance reload and gift card purchase flows, I prototyped how customers would use a savings or checking account during checkout. My concept was presented to Jeff Bezos and was approved.
My time at Amazon was highly educational, and I learned a lot about how a $100B+ enterprise operates.
Lead Visual UX Designer
ProQuest
2013—2014
At ProQuest, a $5B education tech enterprise, I worked with the tech division's central UX team as their visual / UI design lead. I took over production of the UX Framework, a high-visibility project which sought to unify ProQuest's varied and scattered product portfolio. I also mentored and reviewed other designers, giving them feedback on how they could mature and improve work in progress.
As one of my first jobs in an enterprise setting, I learned how to reach out and breakdown silos. Realizing that I needed to align my efforts with marketing, I reached out and set up a collaboration to define our logo, colors, and voice for not only product and UX, but for print, web, and tradeshows.
I gave presentations, conducted multi-day workshops, wrote front-end code, created an atomic pattern library, optimized for accessibility standards (WCAG AA), and traveled to work with teams in Seattle, WA and Cambridge, UK. A fun and extremely rewarding effort that taught me a lot about rigor and enterprise culture.
At ProQuest, a $5B education tech enterprise, I worked with the tech division's central UX team as their visual / UI design lead. I took over production of the UX Framework, a high-visibility project which sought to unify ProQuest's varied and scattered product portfolio. I also mentored and reviewed other designers, giving them feedback on how they could mature and improve work in progress.
As one of my first jobs in an enterprise setting, I learned how to reach out and breakdown silos. Realizing that I needed to align my efforts with marketing, I reached out and set up a collaboration to define our logo, colors, and voice for not only product and UX, but for print, web, and tradeshows.
I gave presentations, conducted multi-day workshops, wrote front-end code, created an atomic pattern library, optimized for accessibility standards (WCAG AA), and traveled to work with teams in Seattle, WA and Cambridge, UK. A fun and extremely rewarding effort that taught me a lot about rigor and enterprise culture.
UX Designer
Barracuda Networks
2012—2013
At Barracuda, an IT and security firm, I was assigned to Copy.com, which at the time was a competitor to Box and Dropbox. I worked on things like user permissions, data migration flows, and other settings. I also worked on Barracuda's cloud app UI and Sign Now, one of their recent acquisitions.
Barracuda was one of my all time favorite jobs with one of the best bosses ever (shout out if you're reading this, Karl). I'm still proud of the work we did.
At Barracuda, an IT and security firm, I was assigned to Copy.com, which at the time was a competitor to Box and Dropbox. I worked on things like user permissions, data migration flows, and other settings. I also worked on Barracuda's cloud app UI and Sign Now, one of their recent acquisitions.
Barracuda was one of my all time favorite jobs with one of the best bosses ever (shout out if you're reading this, Karl). I'm still proud of the work we did.
Lead UX Designer & Product Manager
Stik
2012
Stik was a Glassdoor or Yelp-like recommendation platform funded by Dan Gilbert (Rocket Mortgage, Cleveland Cavaliers). Its founders (former Harvard housemates of Mark Zuckerberg) hired me to rebrand and redesign an existing app.
While there, I worked as a UI designer (creating a new design system), front end developer (using Zurb Foundation), and product manager (digging into our analytics, conducting user interviews, running A/B testing, and organizing our roadmap). I learned so much about how startups operate and it was an amazing introduction to the world of data-driven decision-making.
Stik was a Glassdoor or Yelp-like recommendation platform funded by Dan Gilbert (Rocket Mortgage, Cleveland Cavaliers). Its founders (former Harvard housemates of Mark Zuckerberg) hired me to rebrand and redesign an existing app.
While there, I worked as a UI designer (creating a new design system), front end developer (using Zurb Foundation), and product manager (digging into our analytics, conducting user interviews, running A/B testing, and organizing our roadmap). I learned so much about how startups operate and it was an amazing introduction to the world of data-driven decision-making.
UX Specialist
Epitec
2012
My first UX job was with Epitec, a recruitment agency that had an in-house tech consulting team. I was the designer on the team, and I consulted through Epitec for many clients, including Valassis and Henry Ford Hospital.
While there, I deepened my front-end development skills to a professional level, working on the view of .NET MVC 4 using Bootstrap and Razor. I facilitated corporate workshops, ran research and testing, and worked with wireframing, prototyping, and pattern libraries for the first time.
My first UX job was with Epitec, a recruitment agency that had an in-house tech consulting team. I was the designer on the team, and I consulted through Epitec for many clients, including Valassis and Henry Ford Hospital.
While there, I deepened my front-end development skills to a professional level, working on the view of .NET MVC 4 using Bootstrap and Razor. I facilitated corporate workshops, ran research and testing, and worked with wireframing, prototyping, and pattern libraries for the first time.
Production Assistant
Morley
2011—2012
At Morley, I worked in the Business Theater division, producing content for corporate conferences and events. I created videos, animations, stage layouts using CAD. I learned a lot about being customer focused and deepened my skills as a presenter and storyteller while working on projects for UBS, Hyundai, and General Motors.
At Morley, I worked in the Business Theater division, producing content for corporate conferences and events. I created videos, animations, stage layouts using CAD. I learned a lot about being customer focused and deepened my skills as a presenter and storyteller while working on projects for UBS, Hyundai, and General Motors.
Production Specialist
Edgemont
2010—2011
I did video production, AVL consulting, and web design. I learned valuable skills related to videography, media production, and storytelling.
I did video production, AVL consulting, and web design. I learned valuable skills related to videography, media production, and storytelling.
Digital Media Designer
Stone County Ironworks
2009—2010
I worked on all marketing communications projects, including emails, websites, product photography, and print catalogs. I learned web development, analytics, and the fundamentals of corporate marketing.
I worked on all marketing communications projects, including emails, websites, product photography, and print catalogs. I learned web development, analytics, and the fundamentals of corporate marketing.
Graphic Designer
Signs Now
2008—2009
At a local sign shop, I served clients directly on a range of design projects, from vehicle wraps to banners to signage. I learned a lot about design principles and print techniques.
At a local sign shop, I served clients directly on a range of design projects, from vehicle wraps to banners to signage. I learned a lot about design principles and print techniques.
Design Intern
ThinkPen
2007
I interned with a well respected book and brand design agency. I collaborated on hundreds of greeting cards and books, learning InDesign and project management along the way.
I interned with a well respected book and brand design agency. I collaborated on hundreds of greeting cards and books, learning InDesign and project management along the way.
Owner
Attic Door
2004—Present
A small freelance design agency, named after my first office located in a spare attic space in my parents' home.
Went on to work with DaySpring (Hallmark), AllianceBernstein, and a number of tech startups. As an agency subcontractor, I designed Chrysler SRT's 2013 website. Typically a solo enterprise, at its peak Attic Door was a team of four.
A small freelance design agency, named after my first office located in a spare attic space in my parents' home.
Went on to work with DaySpring (Hallmark), AllianceBernstein, and a number of tech startups. As an agency subcontractor, I designed Chrysler SRT's 2013 website. Typically a solo enterprise, at its peak Attic Door was a team of four.
Production Assistant
Lightning Bolt Advertising
2004
My first job was at Lightning Bolt Advertising, a local sign and print shop.
I learned Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the fundamentals of design.
My first job was at Lightning Bolt Advertising, a local sign and print shop.
I learned Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the fundamentals of design.