Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs · New York, New York, United States · Remote

• ARK is an award-winning social impact innovator that co-invests with rural communities who want to secure their food, health, income, and a sustainable future.

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Silicon Valley

• Enabling the success of Filipinos through education, innovation & entrepreneurship.

Jul 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos · Philippines

• Supporting entrepreneurs through the Endeavor Philippines mentor network.

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 5 mos · Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Inaugural member of the College of Fine Arts Dean's Council to advise the college Dean and the respective heads of the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music to meet the evolving needs of higher education in the arts.

Aug 2017 – Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos · San Bruno, California, United States

• Established & led the YouTube Ads UX team to create a healthy ecosystem of viewers, creators, and advertisers, keeping the world's largest online video experience free for billions of users around the world through delightful experiences.
• Drove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a member of the Asian Leadership Group, executive sponsor of the Filipino Googler Network, and organizational DEI councils.
• Promoted UX as an instructor within Google’s online UX Design Certificate, offered through Coursera.

Feb 2015 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Mountain View, CA

• Created and taught a graduate level course in Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience Design in the MS in Software Management program. Course provided a theoretical & practical foundation in the HCI & UX disciplines for future managers and leaders.

Feb 2015 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Los Gatos, CA

• Led the design team responsible for the global Netflix user experience for TV (game consoles, smart TVs, STBs, and other media devices) and website, as well as the team responsible for the global cross-platform acquisition/growth & messaging experiences.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Palo Alto, CA

• Led & built the team charged with defining, designing, prototyping, and delivering digital user experiences, from concept to production, that are uniquely Mercedes-Benz.

Mar 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Founded, built, and led the cross-functional team responsible for the design & development of the Zynga With Friends Network on mobile.

Feb 2008 – Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Greater Seattle Area

• Led multiple projects spanning mobile, gaming, and online entertainment as a founding member of Pioneer Studios, an internal brand experience design strategy group created to invent new consumer experiences for the Entertainment & Devices division, including the initial product experience for Xbox One. Teams delivered product concepts, interactive prototypes, product strategy, and feature roadmaps.

Mar 2004 – May 2007 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Led design teams & strategic initiatives to launch Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and Zune. Developed roles & processes to enable world-class hardware/software/service user experiences.

Jan 2000 – Feb 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Greater Seattle Area

• Multiplayer design lead for Crimson Skies II: High Road to Revenge, an award-winning combat flight action-adventure title for the original Xbox.
• Design and production team member for A.I. “The Beast”, credited as the first Alternate Reality Game (ARG).
• UI team lead for Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance, an award-winning PC action title.

Sep 1998 – Dec 1999 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Defined & delivered UI features for SQL Server 7.0, Microsoft’s first integrated data warehousing and analysis product.

May 2007 – Jan 2008 · 8 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Led design & user experience for Pelago, a venture-funded software startup that launched Whrrl, a geosocial networking and discovery product on Web and mobile. Acquired by Groupon in April 2011.

Aug 1996 – Sep 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

• Designed enterprise & database management products and design systems.

Jul 1995 – Aug 1996 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

• Design support for the Decision Support Systems product line.