I work across design thinking, product strategy, and leadership, shaped by experiences that range from messy hands-on craft to shipping end-to-end projects within teams. My product philosophy is rooted in clarity, intention, and creative collaboration. I adopt new technologies deliberately where they create real leverage, strengthening decision-making and outcomes.
As a kid, I used to fold paper airplanes endlessly, not to make them perfect, but to see how each tiny tweak changed the way they flew. That same curiosity now shapes the way I move through the world: I collect quotes the way others collect souvenirs, let music guide my mood, and have recently found joy in cooking and sharing food with the people around me. I'm the type of person who notices the extra spaces; the subtle gaps that make all the difference.
People often come to me for advice or when something "techy" breaks, even if it’s not technically my specialty. I’m patient, curious, and genuinely enjoy helping others make sense of things. I care deeply about doing work that feels fulfilling and creates impact, both for the people I work with and the people affected by the work. I move through life with the belief that what will be, will be, and that everyone I meet has something to teach me. I try to meet them with the same openness, hoping to pass something useful along in return.
Design & Prototyping
Design Systems, Front-end Development, Information Architecture, Prompt Engineering
User Research
User Interviews, Research Synthesis, Usability Testing, Affinity Mapping, Research Ethics
Strategy & Analysis
Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management
Tools & Software
Figma, Jira, Github, Notion, Webflow, Microsoft Excel
Programming Languages
JavaScript, Vue.js, HTML, TailwindCSS, Python, R, SQL
Curiosity
I’m a naturally curious person; there’s always something new to explore
Empathy
I listen to understand, not just to respond. Good design starts with hearing people and appreciating their thoughts
Iterative Mindset
Feedback and debugging are part of the process, not a setback. Things are rarely right the first time around
Collaboration
Working with others tends to make everything more fun. Different perspectives push my thinking in ways I couldn't have imagined
