Fix front end bugs in first-party and third-party user accounts widgets. Implement and test app design changes using React, Aurora UI library and Jest. Assess options for improving app performance, reducing page load time and general Node package maintenance. Work with product managers and designers to identify opportunities for better user experience.

Design of sites and web apps related to regional transportation and commerce. User interface designer for FreightWorks and Active Transportation Database (ATDB) sites for Southern California Association of Governments. Developed user stories and designed interface for a mobile app for counting pedestrians and cyclists. Supported various aspects of Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s 511.org web app, including UI/UX design, user acceptance testing, image creation, HTML/CSS + JavaScript editing, and version control with GitHub. Currently designing workflows and building React components for CivicConnect Mobile SDK content management system.

Designed a more intuitive interface for REX space data visualization web application, including icons, logo, splash screen animation and high-fidelity wireframes. Built and programmed an LED light installation that reacts to body temperature, and a smartphone-controlled fan system that circulates water mist around a gallery space. Collaborated with The Studio team on various prototypes, including an LED-backlit wall sculpture and generative audio that responds to data from NASA’s Deep Space Network.

Involved in all creative aspects of projects, from initial exploration to delivery of final graphics and high-fidelity wireframes. Rapid visual ideation using hand-drawn sketches, graphics software, and Processing (Java/JavaScript-based programming environment and library). Presented multiple design options to creative director and clients, iterating and synthesizing feedback. Used scripting to create infographic for Black Spectacles’ 2016 software requirements survey. Designed interface for Tilegrams web-based hexagonal tile mapping tool.

Collaborated with UX Design lead on relaunch of the Kaiser Permanente Innovation Consultancy website, including wireframing, layout, production of visual assets, and deployment using HTML/CSS and JavaScript. Participated in ideation sessions and ethnographic research for Kaiser Permanente employee health initiative.

Participated in FrogThink brainstorming sessions, identifying touch-points and considering future needs and products. Generated internal and client-facing visual design, including presentations, application wireframes, posters, mobile app icons, and infographics.

Mechanical design of calibration tools, fixtures, and camera enclosures for Vision camera system. Frequently interface with electrical engineers and computer vision developers to capture design intent, as well as hardware vendors and machine shops for prototype development. Other responsibilities include graphic design and production of demo videos.

Lead cable design engineer of space and airborne sensor cable harness assemblies. Responsibilities included developing cable assembly CAD models. Additional tasks included creating harness drawings, and troubleshooting during manufacturing and integration of cable harnesses.