May 2022 – Jul 2022 · 2 mos · Remote

• Assisted with UX direction and design with several ux designers. Short-term consultant help for a project

Sep 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs · Hybrid

• Designed mission-critical user interfaces for aerospace defense systems, balancing extreme information density with rapid comprehension requirements for high-pressure operational environments.
• Led user research and usability testing with military and intelligence community end-users, translating classified operational workflows into validated design solutions.
• Collaborated with engineering teams on complex system integration challenges, ensuring design fidelity across constrained technical environments.

Oct 2018 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Boston, Massachusetts

• Designing AI-powered mission systems for the Department of Defense, translating complex operational requirements into intuitive interfaces that support rapid decision-making in high-stakes environments.
• Applying human-centered design methodologies to classified defense applications, ensuring usability and accessibility across diverse user groups operating under extreme constraints.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and military operators to prototype and validate AI-augmented workflows that enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.

May 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Boston, Massachusetts

• Worked on multiple modernization efforts for the United States Air Force
• Facilitated branding and logo design for the entire detachment
• Worked in a lean balanced-team environment on multiple small teams
• Graduated from a full engagement at Pivotal Labs

May 2018 – Oct 2018 · 5 mos · Greater Boston Area

Apr 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Framingham, Massachusetts

• Led UX and monetization design for top-100 grossing free-to-play mobile products featured in both Google Play and the App Store.
• Increased revenue by 10% in one year by consolidating catalog offerings, revamping store layout, and streamlining purchase flows. Designed an in-game currency system that became the top-selling item in the store.
• Designed and implemented UI/UX for platform commerce systems including special offers, in-game stores, and engagement-driven gambling mechanics — all requiring deep understanding of behavioral psychology and AI-like recommendation systems.

Apr 2015 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr · Framingham, Massachusetts

• Responsible for numerous front end UI/UX including prototyping, wireframe, implementation and C# front end scripting
• Designing and implementing UI/UX for platform commerce systems including special offers, in-game stores and gambling systems
• Monetization design for free to play mobile product that was featured in Google Play and iTunes App Store

Apr 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · greater boston area

• Co-founder and lead designer for small startup company attempting to set up roots in Boston and secure initial funding
• Scripted all gameplay including AI, player movement, player combat, health system, UI, menu systems, character selection, boss cinematic, gameplay, and environmental interactions
• Collaborated on design of company logo, website layout, kickstarter graphics and company official communications
• Established process and pipelines for the team using Assembla, Perforce, Google Apps, Amazon Payments, and GroupMe
• Helped facilitate kickstarter campaign including social media, regular updates and press inquiries

Nov 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Led a small team of designers, artists, engineers and QA responsible for maintaining and innovating our MIcro-transactions catalog
• Increased revenue by almost 10% in one year by consolidating catalog offerings, revamping layout, and streamlining purchase points
• Designed and oversaw implementation of mithril coin currency that became the top selling item in the store, used for services such as quick travel, daily reward mechanic, and cosmetic appearances

Mar 2010 – Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Designed and implemented 4 raids and 20+ instances including monster behaviors, boss fights, quests, storylines, unique loot systems, instance progressions and replayable game systems
• Prototyped and implemented first episodic content, raid, and alternative currency systems
• Worked hand in hand with other teams to build unique storylines into other aspects
• of content and establish epic game moments throught the world
• Spearheaded the free to-play conversion of our AAA MMO by overseeing the accessibility initiative and overhauling our initial player experience to be more user friendly

Jul 2006 – Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Oct 2005 – Jul 2006 · 9 mos

Sep 2004 – Oct 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

Jun 1996 – Aug 2002 · 6 yrs 2 mos · Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

• For 6 years, I worked in the Restaurant industry in all front of the house facets. I helped open restaurants, worked at fine dining and chains, catered private events, bartended, and managed. This service industry experience is a valuable part of who I am today