About Me
I've been working in tech and design for nearly 15 years. My journey started with a computer science background in high school, focused on programming and web technologies, which gave me a technical lens I still use today when thinking about products. I later specialized in UX and got a master's in design, but that early foundation helps me speak the language of engineers and think in systems.
Now building Jotts (https://jotts.app/) — a personal career management app that helps professionals achieve better careers by understanding and owning their true value.
I've been working in tech and design for nearly 15 years. My journey started with a computer science background in high school, focused on programming and web technologies, which gave me a technical lens I still use today when thinking about products. I later specialized in UX and got a master's in design, but that early foundation helps me speak the language of engineers and think in systems.
What I'm good at is making sense of messy, ambiguous problems. I look at complexity, find the patterns, and figure out what actually matters. I'm comfortable making tough calls when we need to move forward, and I push for solutions that are both ambitious and realistic. No over-engineered nonsense, just thoughtful work that delivers.
I work at different levels depending on what's needed. Sometimes I'm setting direction and strategy, sometimes I'm mentoring designers or aligning stakeholders, and sometimes I'm in Figma shipping something critical myself. I've led teams through significant changes by questioning how we work, building new practices, and getting everyone rowing in the same direction so we actually deliver impact.
I'm naturally curious, which keeps me sharp. I read a lot, listen to podcasts, talk to interesting people, and travel when I can. That exposure to different ideas and perspectives makes me a better designer and leader. It helps me see blindspots and think about problems from angles I wouldn't otherwise consider.
Now building Jotts (https://jotts.app/) — a personal career management app that helps professionals achieve better careers by understanding and owning their true value.
How I Work
I shape design direction by staying close to users, running continuous discovery, and diving deep into complex problem spaces. I'm hands-on when it matters most, especially when we need clarity, strong judgment, or a course correction. But I always keep one eye on the bigger picture to make sure our decisions ladder up to product and business goals.
I spend a lot of time at the intersection of design, product, and engineering. That's where the real work happens. I help teams navigate ambiguity, make smart trade-offs, and move forward with confidence. Sometimes that means facilitating alignment across groups, sometimes it means jumping in and solving problems directly. Either way, I'm focused on progress, quality, and building things that last.
Leadership is a big part of what I do. I mentor designers, help people grow in their careers, and establish standards and practices that actually scale as teams grow. But I'm not just delegating from the sidelines. I stay actively involved, using my experience to unblock teams, push thinking forward, and tackle the high-stakes problems that need senior attention.
Being neurodivergent shapes how I work in ways that I think are strengths. I naturally see systems and patterns that help me connect strategy to execution. This perspective helps me challenge assumptions, spot opportunities others might miss, and find unconventional paths to solutions that actually work.