Azure Compute
As the design lead for Azure Compute—the foundational layer of Microsoft Azure—I spearheaded the evolution of one of the cloud’s most critical and complex services. I guided the user experience from core functionality to enterprise-scale, solving for intricate technical variables while ensuring clarity, usability, and performance.
SAP on Azure
As a design leader for SAP on Azure, I played a pivotal role in bringing enterprise-grade SAP solutions to Microsoft’s cloud platform—enabling organizations to modernize core business processes at scale with offerings like SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This initiative was central to Microsoft’s enterprise strategy, and I was a key partner in executing the user experience that made it possible.
Azure Identity Governance
As the design lead for Identity Governance on Azure, I partnered closely with product managers and key enterprise customers to launch the Privileged Identity Management (PIM) experience—an essential security feature that empowers organizations to manage, control, and monitor access to critical resources.
Target Mobile and the In Store Experience
At Target, I led a design team focused on blending the in-store experience with the mobile app—creating seamless, cross-channel interactions that enhanced customer engagement. I also championed accessibility improvements, ensuring our digital platforms better served users with diverse needs and abilities.
Disney Reference App and Monetization
At Disney, I led a design team focused on creating a brand-first, platform-second reference mobile application—an experience framework that unified digital touchpoints across all Disney parks. This approach prioritized storytelling, visual identity, and guest delight while ensuring scalable functionality across diverse park operations.
Amazon Mobile and Customer Reviews
At Amazon, I led a design team focused on mobile innovation across multiple platforms—exploring new interaction models, refining user flows, and enhancing cross-device consistency. My team demonstrated previously unseen value to senior leadership, showing how thoughtful design could unlock new business opportunities and elevate Amazon’s mobile ecosystem.
Teaching and Mentorship
I’ve taught mobile app design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo—my undergraduate alma mater—and in the Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) program at the University of Washington, where I also earned my master’s degree. Across both institutions, I’ve brought real-world experience into the classroom, helping students bridge theory with practice in digital product design.