Resume

Summary

A Forbes 30 Under 30 UX/UI Designer with 8 years' experience in Automotive and Aerospace, specializing in accessible design.

Expertise

UX & UI Design, Interaction Design, Accessibility Compliance, User Testing, Front-End Development, UX Research, Systems Integration, Collaboration with Engineering, 3D Rendering

Programs

Figma, ProtoPie, Blender, MURAL, Sketch, Xcode, Android Studio, Framer, Rive, Lyssna, Incari Studio, Kanzi Studio, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Xd, Aero, Dimension, Substance

AI Programs

Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Freepik AI, Notion, Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway

Education

Bachelor of Science

Computer Information Systems

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

2013 - 2018

Additional Training

Transportation Design, Interaction Design

Art Center College of Design - Extension Program

2020 - 2024

Experience

User Interface Designer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

2018 - Present

Explore optimal methods for enhancing autonomy testbeds using Human-Centered Design & Engineering research principles, yielding a substantial list of actionable insights.

Educate 200+ software engineers and systems analysts by leading 7 in-person workshops and 2 online trainings on how to incorporate usability + accessibility (Section 508) compliance into their projects.

Design internal Design System for JPL's web apps, ensuring WCAG AA Accessibility Standards, Section 508 compliance, and Atomic Design principles.

Enhance Executive Council & Lab operations efficiency by crafting fully custom and accessible digital applications. These include intricate data visualizations, interactive dashboards and intelligent algorithms for strategic decision making across the Lab.

Investigate & implement AI, VR, AR and MR in the technical product lifecycle for industry best practices.

Coach and mentor numerous interns and part-time academic staff, guiding them in projects and career development.

Explore optimal methods for enhancing autonomy testbeds using Human-Centered Design & Engineering research principles, yielding a substantial list of actionable insights.

Design internal Design System for JPL's web apps, ensuring WCAG AA Accessibility Standards, Section 508 compliance, and Atomic Design principles.

Investigate & implement AI, VR, AR and MR in the technical product lifecycle for industry best practices.

Coach and mentor numerous interns and part-time academic staff, guiding them in projects and career development.

CEO & Founder

Spicy Carrot, LLC

2020 - Present

Produce educational content on automotive technology and mobility's future, growing a 10k+ follower base.

Partnered with Forbes, LinkedIn Creators, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MotoIQ for publications and collaborations.

Produce educational content on automotive technology and mobility's future, growing a 10k+ follower base.

Partnered with Forbes, LinkedIn Creators, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MotoIQ for publications and collaborations.

UX Captain & Business Lead

Formula Society of Automotive Engineers

2016 - 2018

Researched, designed, and tested the for a high-performance vehicle’s HMI for Skidpad, Accel, and Endurance racing events.

Conducted User Acceptance, Ergonomic, and A/B Testing on dashboard layouts alongside electrical and systems engineering teams.

Presented a comprehensive Business Sales Presentation, including a 100+ page financial and manufacturing report, leading to a top 20 placement out of 120 teams.

Researched, designed, and tested the for a high-performance vehicle’s HMI for Skidpad, Accel, and Endurance racing events.

Conducted User Acceptance, Ergonomic, and A/B Testing on dashboard layouts alongside electrical and systems engineering teams.

Presented a comprehensive Business Sales Presentation, including a 100+ page financial and manufacturing report, leading to a top 20 placement out of 120 teams.

Digital Marketing Intern

Faraday Future

2016

Led site-wide content audit, coordinating with multiple copywriters and creatives to refresh FF.com with industry-leading topics.

Directed a team of three interns in researching and recommending cutting-edge marketing technologies, including VR/AR.

Presented research findings to senior management, leading to requests for further development of all proposed technology concepts within the marketing organization.

Utilized diverse sources to benchmark top executions, innovating Faraday Future's marketing operations.

Evaluated over 5 social media platforms to compile a curated list of influencers aligning with the marketing strategy.

Managed three of Faraday Future's social communities (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) through content, moderation, and engagement.

Served as Faraday Future's voice across three social channels, achieving significant increases in engagement rates through proactive community management.

Led site-wide content audit, coordinating with multiple copywriters and creatives to refresh FF.com with industry-leading topics.

Directed a team of three interns in researching and recommending cutting-edge marketing technologies, including VR/AR.

Presented research findings to senior management, leading to requests for further development of all proposed technology concepts within the marketing organization.

Utilized diverse sources to benchmark top executions, innovating Faraday Future's marketing operations.

Evaluated over 5 social media platforms to compile a curated list of influencers aligning with the marketing strategy.

Managed three of Faraday Future's social communities (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) through content, moderation, and engagement.

Served as Faraday Future's voice across three social channels, achieving significant increases in engagement rates through proactive community management.

Languages & Frameworks

HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, Angular, React, Vue, Swift, AWS, Docker, Wagtail CMS, Bootstrap, Oracle, APEX

Awards

Forbes 30 Under 30, NASA Honor’s Award, JPL Discovery Award,

JPL Team Award (x7)

Forbes 30 Under 30, NASA Honor’s Award, JPL Discovery Award, JPL Team Award (x6)