• Currently leading the redesign efforts for an access control software system, working closely with Product, Engineering, and Executive teams to meet and exceed industry standards.
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• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance usability and expand features, driving improvements in user experience.
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• Actively conducted industry and user research, often utilizing interviews and transcription software to identify and analyze user pain points.
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• Established company-wide user research and testing protocols to validate design decisions and guide future improvements.

• Served as a founding designer, playing one of the key roles in shaping the company's vision and establishing its augmented reality storytelling platform from inception.

• Took a leading role in assembling a development team and actively participated in project management

• Actively participated in the full cycle of research, design, and development handoff.

• Offered strategic guidance on the selection of AR technology stacks, contributing to informed business strategy decisions.

• Crafted user-centric UI and UX designs that not only simplified implementation for developers but also elevated the overall user experience.

• Collaborated closely with developers for seamless handoff, leveraging the latest AR native technologies and proactively planning for future advancements in the AR space.

Sensorama Lab is a research and development innovation lab that focuses on AR, VR, and virtual production.

• Delved into the capabilities of virtual reality, researching its potential applications and limitations.

• Conducted hands-on testing of various input methods for both VR and AR, contributing to the optimization of user experiences.

• Contributed to a diverse range of projects, from creating VR documentaries to developing spatial sound experiences.

• Had the opportunity to collaborate on high-impact projects such as the Chornobyl 360

• Assisted in the development of interactive assets and materials, enriching the immersiveness of various VR/AR experiences.

• Played a key role in the conceptualization and development of high-potential domain names such as weed.com, camping.com, solar.com, and hike.com

‍• Conducted comprehensive planning, research, design, and testing for web projects across multiple sectors.

• Implemented product improvements based on customer feedback and evaluations, aiming to enhance user experience.

• Presented design concepts and progress to various stakeholders, including senior management and external partners.

Contributed to the design and development of my university's website (www.dixie.edu) as a member of the IT Department during my academic studies, before it changed its name to Utah Tech

• Conducted user research and usability tests to identify areas for website improvement, leading to an increase in user engagement.

• Developed custom web elements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, adding interactive features that increased site functionality.

• Managed regular website updates, ensuring content accuracy and compliance with accessibility standards.

• Spearheaded the design efforts for multiple mobile products (iOS, Android, Web) in a fast-paced Agile development environment

• Partnered with the senior project manager to establish project objectives, timelines, and actionable plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Contributed to the entire creative process, from copywriting to design execution, optimizing user experiences across multiple products.

• Provided innovative design solutions that addressed specific challenges and contributed to achieving business objectives.

• Gained hands-on experience designing interactive projects using cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft Kinect and Leap Motion.

• Localized the Stanford Design Thinking process for a Ukrainian audience through the adaptation of the City X project, with a focus on imparting design thinking skills to children. Worked with children to introduce them to the project.