A Design Professional, Artist
and Photographer.
Looking for my next
opportunity
to make an impact.
The creative way.
This is me
Highly accomplished UX Designer and Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in crafting user-centric solutions. I specialize in Visual Design, Design Systems, and Iconography, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in creating cohesive and engaging user experiences across various platforms. My collaborative approach ensures that design and product strategies align with business objectives, driving enhanced user satisfaction and success.
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I have a proven track record of establishing and maintaining robust design systems that promote consistency, efficiency, and scalability in product development. My expertise includes developing impactful iconography that simplifies complex concepts and elevates visual communication. By leveraging user research and data-driven insights, I inform strategic decisions that drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional outcomes.
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With my expertise in design leadership, project management, and collaboration, I would bring fresh a perspective and effective solution to meet any client and employer needs.
Leadership Quality
Project Management
Collaboration Design Systems
Customer-centric Flexibility
Design Principles
I use my creative energy
in all aspects of my work and personal endeavors to bring life and excitement to everything I do.
As a child, when asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” my answer was always, “I don’t know, but I’m going to love what I do.” After over 20 years in my career, I’m proud to say I’ve accomplished exactly that.
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I bring passion to everything I do, whether it’s my professional work or my art and photography. This passion fuels my drive, ambition, curiosity, and commitment. I’m not afraid to fail; in fact, I’ve learned a lot from failure. By quickly adapting and growing from these experiences, I’ve gained the confidence and knowledge to continue succeeding in the future.
Director, Product Creative
AJ is an expert in the space of Iconography and visual systems. He was always quick to offer guidance and support to team members, ensuring that we were all working towards the same goals and objectives. His leadership skills are top-notch, and he consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the importance of clear communication and collaboration.
Throughout my time working with AJ, he proved himself to be a consummate professional. He was always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that projects were completed on time and to the highest possible standard. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every project he was on.
One of the things that stood out most to me about AJ was his positive attitude and positive energy. He had a real passion for his work, and this enthusiasm was contagious. It made the work we were doing feel meaningful and exciting.
Creative Design Producer
I had the pleasure of working under AJ as a co-producer on the our team. AJ has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to iconography and I have heard people around the company saying he's an "Oracle" to say the least.
AJ was very thorough when he first onboarded me to the team and continued to do so throughout our time together. Whenever I had a question, he was quick to jump in and answer them.
He always acted out of the kindness of his heart when we supported 100s of product teams across the company, which really showed his true genuine spirit.
Director, User Experince
A very thoughtful human, a wonderful team leader, AJ was instrumental in helping me construct a solid design strategy for the team.
Whenever I have transitioned him into harder, often abstract roles, with unclear goals, he seems to grow and really take ownership, solving difficult problems.
He takes on the big tasks, of changing culture, process or organizational restructuring, with as much aplomb as the smaller but detailed work of icon refresh for the entire company, or spearheading UX for localization into 7 new languages.
Over the years I worked with him, he has sharpened his situational awareness, and I've come to rely on his mental acuity to vivisect harried or tangled problems.