Mar 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Supporting the Product Design teams working on 0 to 1 initiatives focused on creators, new formats, and new conversational mechanics.

Sep 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• (Acquired by Twitter, Inc.) Mission: Empower creative expression and communication for people and businesses so they can realize their full potential.

May 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Menlo Park, California

• Product Design Manager - Facebook Stories / Facebook Camera / AR Experiences / Machine Learning

Oct 2016 – May 2017 · 7 mos · Menlo Park, California

• Product Designer - Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Mar 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Menlo Park, California

• Product Design Manager - Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch.

Oct 2014 – Mar 2015 · 5 mos · Menlo Park, California

• Product Designer - Oculus mobile and PC interfaces - Samsung Gear VR

Jan 2014 – Oct 2014 · 9 mos · Mountain View, California

• User Experience Designer (Product Designer) - Chromecast Android + iOS app, Games on Chromecast, Chromecast Setup Experience

Mar 2013 – Jan 2014 · 10 mos · Los Gatos, California

• Senior UX Designer (Lead Product Designer) - Netflix iOS app + Windows 8 app

Jul 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos · Los Gatos, California

• User Experience Designer (Product Designer) - Netflix Originals product experience ("House of Cards", "Hemlock Grove", "Arrested Development"), Netflix Video Player (web).

Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 · 11 mos · New York, New York

• Improve technical support strategies by implementing new protocols, restructuring work flow, and replacing older technologies with the goal of high-performance and efficiency among the technology teams. Assist network engineers and server administrators with server complications through hardware support. Ensure the day to day technical functionality of 300+ end users’ desktop and portable computers including multi-platform machines (Mac & WinXP/7) by installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting devices and maintaining both hardware and software.

Mar 2008 – May 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Gorgeous New York highlighted the diverse and interesting inhabitants of New York City by finding unique individuals, conducting an informal interview with them, design a photo set based on their personality, and then feature it all online.

Apr 2007 – Jul 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Lead Designer and Front End Developer focusing on user interface and business strategy for Gorgeous New York –– a blog featuring entrepreneurial New Yorkers through high impact photography, engaging copy, and interview-style video–– and Mukari, a social referral engine that encourages business between friends with monetary perks.
• Also, designed websites and implemented technology solutions for clients such as, Fresh Air Pro, Imagiland productions, Small Bites nutrition blog, and Still Group photography, among others.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · New York, New York

• Tape operator, media runner at Manic/Jump NYC.

Mar 2004 – Jul 2010 · 6 yrs 4 mos

• Apple Certified Mac Technician trained at Apple's Head Quarters in OSX, Apple Portable, and Apple Desktop service certifications. Diagnosed and repaired all Apple Products and coordinated customer service strategies and solutions. Appointed Lead Genius and awarded 5 Year Service certificate from CEO Steve Jobs.