A multi-disciplinary designer, technologist and thought leader who thrives solving hard problems. With a refined ability to create and execute strategy, I contribute to the success of an organization with the skill of a proven design leader, developing AI-driven software and experiences for large scale, commercial businesses.
I am a product vision and strategy expert, with experience working at the senior executive levels of leading multinationals across broad industries. I know how to navigate within large and small organizations, to make change happen and get big things done.
My portfolio includes engineering
ski lifts to smartphones ... from designing software for engineers to animators and architects. I create new and emerging technologies using AI . I develop proprietary insights that can create new businesses.
I understand how to build and lead creative, fast moving and diverse teams. I have the credibility and entrepreneurial leadership to negotiate and deliver on research collaborations directly with customers, leading to industry breakthroughs and new capability.
As a product designer, I have years of experience creating award-winning physical products, digital experiences and services. I've been fortunate to work with a diverse range of incredible talent, from startup founders to leading executives in the most innovative and successful companies.
I prefer 'impossible" projects, those with both technical and design challenges...that if successful, will have a measurable impact on an industry. I thrive working on early, conceptual design of new products, but with pressure and a deadline to develop, test and ship.
I have been fortunate to work with teams in start-ups, VC's, private equity and stealth, but also established big tech companies, national labs and leading universities.
By setting up an introductory call. Let's align on the strategic priorities for the project and assess the desired and required outcomes, deliverables, resources, and criteria for success. We can discuss if we need to bring in additional talent from my network or yours.
Personally, my most rewarding projects have been those that help real people in need: health care and medical tech, affordable housing and sustainable energy. I feel a sense of responsibility to pass on a better world to the next generation.
I start by developing a deep understanding of the user, the opportunity and the problem to be solved. Primary and secondary research is at the core of making sure we are building the right product. We create and iterate on prototypes until we get it right.
It is all about business impact. By establishing clear, measurable goals, we track our success and learn as we go. Common metrics include customer adoption, increased productivity and user satisfaction.
I am a pragmatic optimist with a body of research around future technology, business, geo-political trends, and people....with user centered design at the core.
I work from the San Francisco Bay Area (PST). I have clients and colleagues on the East Coast, Europe and Asia. I always insure projects move forward with urgency.
