Portfolio

Staff UX Designer – Databricks LakeFlow
JULY 2024 - JULY 2025

• Led end-to-end UX and research for highly visible projects in data pipelines and large language model (LLM) technologies, driving point-and-click UI design for complex workflows involving data ingestion, streaming IoT, and transformation.
• Designed LakeFlow Connect, a user-friendly interface enabling seamless integration of third-party data sources (Salesforce, SQL Server, Workday, Google Analytics), translating complex backend APIs into clear, actionable workflows accessible to users of all technical levels.
• Designed LakeFlow Designer, an AI-first, point-and-click UI that empowers users to explore and transform data without needing to write SQL code, reducing barriers between complex data systems and user action.
• Partnered closely with engineering teams and executive stakeholders to align UX strategy with business goals, effectively advocating for user-centric design decisions and driving consensus in ambiguous, high-impact projects.
• Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture that supported innovation and growth.

Staff UX Designer – Generative AI, Core Data Analytics, and Tableau Public
JULY 2021 - JULY 2024

• Led UX design from the ground up for Tableau Pulse—an entirely new technology with an open charter—integrating generative AI into data visualization and CRM workflows to create contextual, personalized experiences that empower users to explore and act on their data more intuitively.
• Designed AI-driven features like Tableau Agent and Segment Intelligence, enabling conversational data exploration and targeted marketing insights by embedding generative AI seamlessly into existing user workflows.
• Led UX enhancements for Tableau Public’s UI to support user education and onboarding by simplifying navigation, embedding contextual learning prompts, enabling progressive feature disclosure, bringing the website to the highest level of accessibility WCAG standards, and fostering community sharing—making data visualization accessible to learners of all levels.
• Supported diverse user personas, from data professionals to business users, by tailoring experiences that meet varying levels of technical fluency and business goals.

Senior UX Designer – Tableau Prep
MAY 2019-2021

• Led design efforts integrating machine learning into Tableau’s data preparation pipeline, improving user trust and control in automated data processes while making advanced functionality accessible to non-technical users.
• Mentored interns and junior designers, fostering growth and cross-team collaboration.
   

UX Designer L5 – Cloudscape Design System
NOVEMBER 2015 - AUGUST 2018

• Co-led design and implementation of Cloudscape, a scalable, enterprise-wide design system used by 100+ development teams to accelerate design consistency and shipping velocity. 

UX Designer L4 – AI/ML Services and Mobile Hub
JULY 2012 - NOVEMBER 2015

• Delivered UX for critical AWS console products including Amazon Pinpoint (cross-channel marketing communications), Amazon SageMaker (ML model lifecycle), and Amazon Comprehend (NLP insights), balancing complex technical requirements with clear user workflows.
• Designed the end-to-end UX for Amazon Mobile Hub, a console experience that enabled mobile developers to build, test, and manage mobile apps—streamlining setup and resource management across AWS services.
• Drove user-centric design practices in a high-security environment (GovCloud), where safety, compliance, and accountability are paramount.
• Mentored associate designers and interns, fostering growth and cross-team collaboration.

2004 - 2008

Activities: Outdoors Club leading backpacking and kayaking trips around Washington,  DJ on our school radio station KUPS with 2 very different shows: a 10am Sunday morning jazz fusion show and a Thursday night 2-4am punk/metal/hip hop show.

Worked with professional Italian sculptors and industrial designers.

Accelerate Manager Training Certification A year-long manager training course 

UX Design Certification Seattle School of Visual Concepts

UX Design & Research: User journey mapping, usability testing, design systems, accessibility, inclusive design

Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, AI prototyping with Lovable, HTML/CSS/JavaScript basics

Collaboration & Leadership: Cross-functional facilitation, mentorship, stakeholder communication, agile methodologies