A Brief History of Me
Since June 2025, I’ve led UX at Big Day, a digital agency in San Diego. My team and I are working on redesigning important internal tools for Royal Caribbean International.
Before Big Day, I led product design and UX strategy at Blackwell Security, a cybersecurity startup focused on healthcare. I helped build and launch their platform from the ground up through Series A funding.
Earlier, I spent six years leading UX teams at Rapid7. I worked on Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, and Application Security as the company grew and expanded its platform.
Earlier in my career, I designed consumer experiences at GoDaddy and led UX teams at agencies such as Sapient Nitro, Critical Mass, and Razorfish. I also worked with a range of freelance clients.
Complex, data-rich systems are my bread and butter. I love guiding teams through uncertainty, turning technical challenges into clear experiences, and working with others to build products that matter.
How I Show Up
Turning Ambiguity Into Direction
I’ve always been comfortable in the messy middle. Give me a vague brief, a reorg, or a platform that’s outgrown its structure, and I feel at home. I like helping teams find a direction they can believe in, not just something theoretical, but practical enough to guide real decisions.
Building Alignment through Artifacts
I help teams think visually. When discussions get abstract or stuck, I make them concrete. A framework, a prototype, or a map: when people can see, question, and improve something together, alignment happens faster.
Caring For Teams And Their Pace
Part of my job is to create the conditions where good work can happen by clearing roadblocks, protecting focus, and giving designers space to grow. Strong teams need steady momentum, not constant pressure. When people feel supported and the pace is right, the work improves naturally.
Leading Through Change
Reorgs, acquisitions, strategy pivots... I’ve been through many. I stay calm when things are changing and focus on helping people feel grounded. Change is manageable when there’s trust, clarity, and someone willing to listen. That’s how I try to show up.
Grounding Design in Data
I believe design benefits from data at every stage. Data helps shape decisions early and keeps us honest once the work is live. Metrics don’t replace intuition, but they sharpen it. They help teams get a clearer view of what’s working, what needs attention, and where to focus next.
Using Tools Thoughtfully
I’m naturally curious and always exploring new tools and technologies, especially as AI changes our work. What matters most to me is usefulness, not just novelty. The right tools make work smoother, improve quality, and give teams more time to focus on what matters.