Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

• Game Development Faculty
• Courses:
• HTML & JavaScript Games Development
• 2D Art & Animation

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Hybrid

• Built a team of industry veterans to deliver deeply pro social games for family friendly audiences.
• Designed an Innovative content pipeline, reducing time-to-market to 30%.
• Drove brand development and fundraising campaign, securing over $1.3M in funding.
• Built a cross platform, cross play game prototype with original market tested IP in 7 months.

Jun 2021 – May 2022 · 11 mos · Remote

• Scaled UX design processes, resulting in a 25% increase in project efficiency.
• Developed a UX talent pipeline, mentoring 10 junior designers.
• Advocated for psychological safety & positivity, enhancing team morale & productivity.
• Successfully delivered for high-profile clients, increasing company revenue by 20%.

Sep 2020 – May 2021 · 8 mos · Remote

• Led UX design & research for Monopoly GO!, that earned $3bn since its April 2023 launch.
• Led user driven game branding efforts that aligned the team & rallied a unified vision, redesigning the moment to moment of gameplay for a newly understood player.
• Integrated advanced UX, such as journey mapping and emotional targeting for better player psychology insights.
• Key product market fit methods enabled targeted gameplay organic user acquisition loops & liveops execution.

Feb 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Boston, Massachusetts

• Managed brand & identity for Detachment 12 - USAF, driving communications.
• Designed mission & intelligence systems, through LEAN user centered design.
• Mentored a team of 50+ designers, fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence.
• Developed strategic communication materials, supporting outreach and recruitment campaigns.

Jan 2017 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

• Led branding and product development for the SILVIA conversational interface.
• Played a key role in the AI executive team, securing venture capital funding.
• Directed product strategy and execution, launching several successful tools.
• Spearheaded marketing initiatives, increasing product visibility by 30%.

Jan 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Remote

• Successfully launched an iOS and Android game with a remote team of 15.
• Implemented Agile methodologies, enhancing product development efficiency.
• Fostered a global team culture, improving workflow and collaboration.
• Increased product time-to-market by 20% through strategic planning and execution.

Oct 2014 – Mar 2015 · 5 mos · Needham, MA

• Realigned game strategies from PC to mobile, successfully executing a corporate strategic goal.
• Managed IP licensing relationships, ensuring compliance and maximization of brand value.
• Presented prototypes and financials to executive stakeholders, driving strategic decisions.
• Achieved rapid business shifts through effective communication and strategic planning.

Jun 2012 – Feb 2025 · 12 yrs 8 mos · Providence, RI · Remote

• Provided UX UI, & game design services for top clients, including Activision Blizzard, Mythic Games, & SciPlay.
• Developed a market validation framework, improving product-market fit by 50%.
• Conducted over 200 user research sessions, leading to actionable insights and improved KPIs.
• Speaker, UX evangelist, & guest lecturer at GDC, MIT, USC, NEIT - inspiring next gen of game devs.

Sep 2008 – May 2012 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Providence, RI

• Built and led a multidisciplinary UI team of 8, contributing to a $150M+ budget gaming project.
• Developed game designs, assets, and UI development for a AAA fantasy MMO.
• Represented the company at major events like NY ComicCon, enhancing brand presence.
• Partnered with the art team to develop organizational and product branding.

Jan 2006 – Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Irvine, CA

• Full stack designer and developer of UI for World of Warcraft, Burning Crusade, & Wrath of the Lich King.
• Promoted a usability-first culture, driving UX innovation within the company.
• Represented the development team at BlizzCon, showcasing UX advancements.
• Engaged with the WoW AddOn development community, fostering collaboration.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Santa Monica, CA

• Finance industry pioneer redefining modern marketing and innovator of lead aggregation funnels
• Created advanced A/B testing processes to drive measurable conversion improvements, leading to a 40% revenue gain in one year.
• Drove data-driven design initiatives through user research and rapid iteration product testing.
• Supported decision makers through the coordination of business intelligence, development, and design effort.

Mar 2002 – Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Westlake Village, California, United States

• Massive online marketplace for shopping real estate listings to buy, rent or build.
• Design leadership and front-end development for Homestore’s many real estate portals, including REALTOR.com®.
• Increased monetization opportunities network-wide.
• Pioneered the first true visual monetizable search directory of MLS properties for consumers.
• Hired and managed a team of 5 designers.

Mar 2001 – Feb 2002 · 11 mos · Mesa, Arizona, United States

• Innovative gaming start up focused on the massively multiplayer online PC game market.
• Led design efforts for the user interface and marketing initiatives for Horizons: Empires of Istaria.
• Full stack development of internal software tools for game content creation, leading to improved content development timelines.

May 2000 – Jul 2000 · 2 mos · San Diego, California, United States

• Supported the merger of Verant Interactive & Sony Online Entertainment. Redesigned and deployed the Sony Station and Everquest web presence.

Jan 1999 – Feb 2000 · 1 yr 1 mo · Santa Monica, California, United States

• Full stack client engineer and designer for HSX's web based fantasy stock trading game. Product design, development, and execution for advertisement slots for major movie studios, such as Universal Pictures, 21st Century Fox, and Miramax. Managed a team of 3 front end engineers.

Dec 1997 – Dec 1998 · 1 yr · West Hollywood, California, United States

• Full stack front end engineer for a web development agency, with a client focus on fitness and music clients. Designed and launched web sites for clients such as Weider Publications, Stone Temple Pilots, Seal, Moonshine Records.