About
With a robust background in digital design and full stack web development, I have carved a niche in product design and development. My journey began with a diploma in Digital Design from Vancouver Film School in 2012, followed by further honing my skills in Full Stack Web Development at Concordia University. I have held pivotal roles, including Senior Product Designer at Pinata and Librestream Technologies, where I led UX audits and developed innovative tools leveraging AI. Currently, as Co-Founder & Head of Product at Ideosphere, I am pioneering a decentralized crowdfunding platform for scientific research. My role involves leading product vision, forming strategic partnerships, and bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3. My experience at Unity Technologies and buildspace has further enriched my expertise in creating impactful digital experiences and fostering community collaboration.
Experience
- Co-Founder & Head of Product · ideosphere06-01-2024
As the Head of Product of a not-for-profit, Ideosphere.io, the first decentralized subscription based crowdfunding platform for scientific research, I lead the vision of our product design, architect strategic partnerships, and spearhead our distribution strategy. My role at this social impact org encompasses outreach and bridging the user experience gap between Web2 and Web3.
- s5 builder · buildspace06-01-2024 – 07-01-2024
As an s5 builder at buildspace, likely contributed to building and developing innovative projects, collaborating with a community of builders, and enhancing skills in software development.
- Senior Product Designer · Pinata05-01-2023 – 04-01-2024
Conducted a comprehensive UX audit and redesign of the flagship web app. Implementation of strategic surveys and testing tools, facilitating a deeper understanding of our user base and driving data-informed UX enhancements at Pinata. Ideation and design of a content creation tool using GPT4 and DALL-E. The tool enabled creators to generate image-based stories that can be shared via a URL.
- Senior Product Designer · Librestream Technologies Inc.06-01-2021 – 09-01-2022
End to end UX work to develop a new SaaS platform leveraging AI and data. Crafting, release and user testing of the Onsight Connect web app on mobile. Developed successful system for white labelling customer portals. Design system update and optimization. Mentoring, improving onboarding for designers.
- Product Designer · Unity Technologies11-01-2019 – 11-01-2020
Lead UX/UI design for Unity's digital events in 2020. UX Designer for the Unity for Humanity Summit: online event to bring together creators, activists, and brands harnessing real-time 3D technology to power social impact. Auditing Unity.com and improving the design system. Redesign of Unity Support pages.
Education
- Concordia UniversityFull Stack Web Development
- Vancouver Film SchoolDiploma, Digital Design
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