We are a contemporary fashion house that embodies the principles of modern architecture and embraces simplistic design, adhering to the belief that "less is more." Each garment and ready-made product we produce is infused with a unique source of inspiration, aiming to convey a compelling narrative through fashion.As the founder and creative director of our brand, I am responsible for designing both the physical and digital aspects of our brand aesthetic while maintaining a consistent tone and guiding the overall vision. I take great pride in delivering products and brand content that exemplify the highest standards of quality and deeply resonate with our core audience. My ultimate objective is to craft pieces that transcend trends, pushing the boundaries of creativity within the realm of fashion.- Responsible for conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and identifying emerging fashion movements.- Established the brand's strategic direction and vision. Set the tone for the brand's identity, values, and overall aesthetic.- Oversee and manage a cross-functional team of professionals across various functions such as design, production, marketing, and sales. - Created immersive physical environments for pop-up events that captured the essence of the brand's aesthetic and fostered captivating storytelling experiences.- Streamline the purchasing process, including product browsing, filtering, and checkout.

Selected from an applicant pool of 4,500 with an acceptance rate of 2% as part of the Coding it Forward Fellowship, a program that empowers early-career technologists to explore technology careers in government.Client: City of Boston

As a UX Designer, my focus was conducting extensive research on the present and future cybersecurity landscape. This led to me designing an AI solution that leveraged just-in-time training and developing a customized CRM dashboard tailored specifically for Chief Security Officers, empowering them to make informed decisions based on user data. This innovation significantly improved the efficiency of cybersecurity experts while simultaneously reducing human error that could potentially lead to data breaches.- Led and managed end-to-end product design projects, from wireframing to spearheading the CRM dashboard design that allowed for more effective threat prevention and proactive risk management.- Partnered with UX researchers to conduct interviews, usability tests, and focus groups with over 30+ participants to understand cybersecurity habits and gather insights to inform the design process.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure users' perspectives are considered. Driving the user research strategy, deepening the understanding of different personas.

- Collaborated with Nikolas Martelaro (Assistant Professor, HCII, CMU) to explore new methods and tools to help better assist maker entrepreneurs, emphasizing AI/ML-enabled products and services.- Conducted 15+ interviews with maker entrepreneurs to identify pain points and inform a targeted solution for optimizing efficiency and enhancing business sustainability.- This research was included in our "Understanding the Challenges of Maker Entrepreneurship" paper, submitted to ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI).

As a UX Designer, my responsibilities encompassed guiding research strategies to uncover valuable insights into the car maintenance practices of Generation Z drivers and crafting the final solution. This expertise proved instrumental in developing a platform that leveraged AI technology to streamline the car maintenance process for Honda’s users. This aimed to expand Honda's reach beyond traditional dealership boundaries.- Led product strategy and design, from wireframes and progressing to a high-fidelity application. Employing an agile design approach with Honda’s cross-functional team.- Enhanced Honda technicians' efficiency by reducing the overall diagnostic time by 30%, achieved through implementing AI/ML capabilities to pinpoint and streamline potential maintenance issues.- Utilized various research methodologies to gather valuable insights from over 20+ participants. This research successfully revealed a new market of Gen Z drivers who expressed interest in self-service automotive repair.

Circulo Health is a Medicaid-managed care start-up company that enhances care delivery and member experience. As a UX Design intern at Circulo Health, my primary responsibilities revolved around designing the company's diversity and inclusion page. Additionally, I had the opportunity to redesign the company's career page to create a seamless and user-friendly experience for prospective employees.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify product needs and take a user-centered approach to test and iterate on designs.- Participated in concept sessions, researched user needs, synthesized findings, and conducted user testing.- Prepared flow charts, user journey maps, and other types of narrative documentation.- Communicated solutions by designing user interfaces across various platforms, including desktop and mobile.- Prepared presentations for various external stakeholders.

A vertically integrated syndication company that acquires and manages multi family apartment buildings throughout the Western U.S.- Led extensive qualitative and quantitative market research by evaluating the local economy's health, finding rent and sales comparables, and facilitating property walk-throughs to inform investment decisions.- Coordinated a team of skilled contractors to renovate units and common areas. Leading to increased rental income and decreased vacancy rates.- Closed on deals totaling 70M in value with annual yields of 15% by using strategic investment methods like diversifying portfolios, leveraging data-driven analytics, and capitalizing on emerging market trends.