My life has always been deeply rooted in creativity, and my journey began with aspirations of pursuing a career in graphic design. However, life had other plans and led me down a different path. This new path introduced me to the world of film, where I pursued writing, directing, and cinematography while working as a film technician for 4 years on various TV shows and movies. Although I enjoyed this experience, I still felt a strong pull towards design and its applicability to digital surfaces.
In my spare time, I learned to build really shitty websites, realizing I needed some academic foundations. I got this at BCIT, where I learned how to do many things related to digital media and development. I finished school, landing my first job as a front-end developer and designer. From there, my role evolved to that of an interactive art director, not your traditional ‘ad-man,’ but more of a hybrid digital storyteller. From there, I found that I had an affinity for solving problems, and user experience design became the final path that I’ve been on for the last 14 years.
Journey Into The Past
Where my heart likes to dwell
My Experience. My Journey
Assent Compliance - Senior Manager, Product Design
2018 - CURRENT
Mediakik - UX Design Consultant
2006 - 2019
Zenxmed - Director, UX and Product
2016 - 2018
Curatio - Senior UX Designer
2015 - 2016
Vision Critical - Senior UX Designer
2015 - 2015
Teligence - Director, Design
2013 - 2015
Station X, Marqui - Interaction Designer
2011 - 2013
Travergence - Front-end Developer & Designer
2011 - 2011
FCV Technologies - Interactive Art Director
2007 - 2011
My Journey
As a Manager and Design Leader, my journey in design has spanned marketing, healthcare, and the complex domain of supply chain compliance and sustainability.
I'm driven by a passion for problem-solving, whether it be solving a customer puzzle affecting their experience or building a team atmosphere where designers can thrive and have fun flexing their design chops.
That is why my leadership style is focused on inspiring, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, aiming to enable design teams to be dynamic catalysts for innovation.
Earlier in my career, I had the privilege of winning several awards, collaborating with exceptional clients, and earning a reputation for my unwavering dedication to the user, designing and building remarkable products with like-minded and curious people. Reflecting on it all, I know I've impacted businesses and some people along the way.
Highlights
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