User Experience
For over eight years, I’ve navigated the evolving landscape of User Experience design, honing my craft in creating intuitive, user-centered solutions. When I began my first official User Experience role at Chrysler’s Product Design Office, the term “User Experience” was so nascent it barely registered as a Google search term, a testament to how far the field—and my expertise—have come since.
All You Need to Know
User Experience Skill Set
This seemed like a good way to visually sum up where my strengths lie. If you have any specific questions about anything not listed below please feel free to ask me more.
User Experience Work Experience
User Experience Designer & Developer | Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos
Adobe XD · Jira · Prototyping · Confluence · Adobe Creative Suite · Software Design
Utilizing Adobe XD, I design software solutions that serve as a bridge between the healthcare and trucking industries. Operating in an Agile framework, I collaborate with various teams within Cardinal Health to develop a comprehensive suite of applications.
These applications are specifically crafted for pricing, distribution, and tracking opportunities within the company, contributing to seamless integration and efficient operations.Utilizing Adobe XD, I design software solutions that serve as a bridge between the healthcare and trucking industries.
I collaborate with various teams within Cardinal Health to develop a comprehensive suite of applications. These applications are specifically crafted for pricing, distribution, and tracking opportunities within the company, contributing to seamless integration and efficient operations.
Key contributions and responsibilities:
- XD Prototyping: Designed with Adobe XD to create prototypes that showcased the envisioned design and functionality of the backhaul trucking routes of all vehicles.
- Jira Progression: Used Jira to communicate software progress between cross functional teams across the globe.
- Confluence Documentation: Documented the design process during every step of our sprints. Kept track of all nuances of design along the way.
- Photoshop Mocking: Used Photoshop in meetings to make quick edits given by stake-holders. A lot of real-time collaborating happened this way.
UX Designer for Electric Fleet Vehicles | Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos
Sketch · Prototyping · Jira · Confluence · Adobe Creative Suite · Software Design
During my tenure at Ford, I played a key role in developing prototypes for electric fleet vehicle software using Sketch. As the liaison between the design team, responsible for creating a fresh look and libraries, and the engineering team, I facilitated a seamless collaboration. This involved a dynamic interplay, pushing the boundaries of the program while ensuring alignment with the practical constraints of code possibilities.
Key contributions and responsibilities:
- Sketch Prototyping: Leveraging Sketch to create prototypes that showcased the envisioned design and functionality of electric fleet vehicle software.
- Jira Progression: Facilitating progression within Jira, ensuring smooth communication and workflow between the creative and engineering teams.
- New Feature Creation: Actively contributing to the creation of new features, exploring innovative solutions while maintaining alignment with coding constraints.
UX Interaction Developer & Prototyper | Jun 2014 - Feb 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Adobe Creative Suite · Prototyping · Adobe XD · Sketch · Figma · Raspberry Pi · GSAP · Confluence · Google Design Sprints · Software Design
In my role, I have been extensively involved in designing interactive models for user testing, particularly focusing on cluster, head unit, and rear seat entertainment designs for the recently launched Uconnect system. My responsibilities include wire-framing for interior vehicle experiences, anticipating future feature additions, and providing model support for external user testing.
Key contributions and responsibilities:
- BUC Creation and Programming: I took charge of BUC (Built Upon Commitment) creation, programming, direction, team coordination support, and onboarding for new tech hires.
- Ride Alongs and Debugging: Utilising ride-alongs, I actively debugged future in-vehicle experiences to ensure a seamless user interface.
- Collaboration with HMI & EE: I closely collaborated with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Electrical Engineering (EE) teams to enhance user experiences within the vehicle.
- Global Communication Coordination: Played a pivotal role in coordinating Confluence to facilitate effective communication with regions around the world.
- Google Design Sprints: Attended multiple Google design sprints at Google home-quarters in Mountainview, CA to contribute to the creation of new vehicle designs.
- Lead UX Designer: Led UX design efforts for interior BUCs used in user testing and trade shows, showcasing projects like the 2019 Airflow model for CES and the 2017 Portal model for CES.
- Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership: Led several multi-disciplinary teams, working as a modeler and coder, to create interactive prototypes for a new in-vehicle experience.
- Technology Implementation: Directly responsible for the implementation of new technology, advancements in programming languages, and rapid prototyping.
- Technically Creative: Showcased the ability to blend artistic creativity with technical proficiency to design and develop interactive technology, fostering a workplace conducive to productive design initiatives.
Responsive Application Designer | Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 · 9 mos
Responsive Web Design · Bootstrap (Framework) · CSS3 · HTML5 · Adobe Creative Suite · Software Design
At United Healthcare, I collaborated with extensive global teams in an Agile fashion to swiftly deliver responsive web-based applications for prominent clients such as Walgreen’s Pharmacy, IBM, Microsoft, and Proctor & Gamble.
My specialization lies in object-oriented CSS and HTML5 tailored for the healthcare industry, ensuring that our applications are accessible and optimized for display on various devices.
Key contributions and responsibilities:
- Responsive Web Design: Focused on crafting responsive web designs to ensure seamless and consistent user experiences across different devices.
- Accessibility: Committed to ensuring that the web applications adhere to accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users.
Work with Google
Google Design Sprint Week 3
Collaborated on multiple Google Design Sprints over several months, working closely with Google design teams to develop the innovative Uconnect 5 radio system, contributing at both Chrysler Headquarters& Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Google HQ in Mountainview, CA.
The Sprint Book Signed by FCA & Google teams
Over several months, the FCA and Google teams collaborated on Google Design Sprints to develop the Uconnect 5 radio system, blending FCA’s automotive expertise with Google’s design innovation. Working from coast to coast between FCA HQ and Google HQ the teams exchanged ideas to drive rapid progress.
After approximately three months, the final sprint at FCA Headquarters marked project completion. In a gesture of shared success, both teams signed a copy of the official Google Sprint book, gifted by Google to FCA as a memento of our impactful partnership.
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User Experience Work Examples
Due to confidentiality agreements, I’m unable to share details of certain User Experience projects I’ve contributed to. For additional insights into my experience, I’d be happy to discuss further details in a private video call, respecting all confidentiality obligations.
Below are examples of my work that I can highlight that have been publicly released on the internet or social media.
Profile Icons UConnect 5 in a Jeep Cherokee
My Girls in the Dodge SRT Studio, Chrysler World Headquarters
UConnect 5 in Vehicle, Chrysler Pacifica
HVAC Screen
Airflow Concept Interior Design Team
Product Design Office UX Design & HMI Teams
Airflow UX Design Team – Product Design Office (PDO)
FCA Product Design Office Airflow 2020 Project Crew. This prototype was built for Consumer Electronics Show 2020. Greatest team you’ll ever work with.
I was part of the User Experience team in the Product Design Office at Chrysler that built the UConnect 5 in vehicle experience. This was a culmination of years of work, testing and collaboration with teams from all over the world.
