Mar 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Remote

• ► Spearheaded the vision and strategy for collaboration, source control systems, and content reuse within Roblox's renowned game engine, serving 3M creatives
• ► Led development and design for critical collaboration features, including multi-cursor capabilities, social presence indicators, communication, and activity feeds across 2D/3D and scripting workflows
• ► As an interim product manager, designed and led the delivery of 3D/2D visual and script diffing tools; these tools improved editing and debugging efficiency for creators
• ► Led the charge in researching and presenting a compelling business case for reinvesting in content reuse systems to facilitate efficient reuse and sharing of work among creators
• ► Led the strategic design for a multi-year effort of a revamped version control system, collaborating closely with engineering teams to restructure the engine architecture

Mar 2022 – Sep 2022 · 6 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Remote

• ► Led the artist tools team as the sole designer, balancing product design and interim product management to deliver meaningful tools for 2M artists
• ► Led the research and design strategy for Mixea, a tool for instant mastering; Social Phone, a unique text marketing solution for artists; and Distrovid, a music video distribution platform
• ► Advocated for artist-centric product development, driving the implementation of consistent research and data-reporting practices

Mar 2018 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs · Los Gatos, California · Hybrid

• ► Researched extensively with creators across various disciplines in the animation industry, contributing to the long-term vision and the growth of an organization to 100+ staff members
• ► Drove the successful execution of Animation Connect, leading the design and delivery of the MVP and establishing the long-term vision for the artist marketplace; facilitated connections among US-based animation professionals, unlocking new networking and financial opportunities for talent
• ► Advocated for the design principles of AI, developing frameworks that increased the responsible usage and application of AI across the product and design organization
• ► Led research initiatives that involved engaging creators, directors, and producers to provide valuable input on AI training models, subsequently enhancing model performance and user feedback methods
• ► Assumed interim PM responsibilities, establishing the vision for AI performance predictions and AI-driven launch planning, catering to a diverse user base including talent, filmmakers, and producers
• ► Led the development of critical design system features, most notably, unified search, adopted across the Netflix ecosystem

Sep 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Seattle, Washington · Remote

• Led the end-to-end design process for an award-winning security product adopted by global enterprises such as the NSA, Airbnb, and Disney, demonstrating its proven effectiveness and impactful reach in the market

Jan 2016 – Sep 2016 · 8 mos · Bellevue · On-site

• Led the end-to-end design process for two groundbreaking app releases, an influencer marketing platform for small businesses, and a hyper-local event discovery app, driving immediate adoption upon each release

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Seattle · On-site

• Strategically customized security products to align with diverse global markets, enhancing user experiences for international audiences based on market research

Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 0 mo · Greater Seattle Area · On-site

• Executed high-impact design projects for prestigious clients, including The Ritz Carlton, Geico, AT&T, and HBO, showcasing versatility in a fast-paced agency environment

Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs · Redmond, WA · On-site

• Designed and implemented cutting-edge animation and photo editing tools, enabling users to effortlessly craft personalized invitations and slideshows on both mobile and web platforms

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr · Greater Seattle Area · On-site

• Designed and developed websites and highly targeted email marketing campaigns for exclusive clientele

Jul 2007 – Nov 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Managed dayshift and graveyard teams, slanged doughnuts and R&D