PROLIFIC, DESIGN PROCESS EXECUTIVE and INVENTOR
Exercising inherent curiosity and an insatiable drive to create cutting-edge technology products, resolve complex problems, and reinforce a design-thinking culture to deliver superior technologies and innovations.

 FOCUSED ON: Solving real customer needs using simple solutions and successful management that designs and develops numerous software products across multiple endpoints (desktop, mobile, web, large screens, and integrated services) from concept-to-release. Working closely with key stakeholders, developers, and senior partners to provide innovative experiences that are effortless, intuitive, and delight customers.

 INNOVATIVE DESIGN EXECUTION EXPERT: Delivering creative leadership results for Microsoft as director of product design for their Mobile, education, notes & tasks, Skype, and Intentional software products. Holds 26 US patents for UX, UI, and design related technologies. Aided in the design and development of many innovative consumer products throughout my career, including Microsoft’s Surface Duo, Cortana, Xbox & Zune digital media products, the Nokia N9 phone, and Amazon’s Kindle, Fire Tablet & Fire TV.

 INSPIRATIONAL GLOBAL TEAM LEADER: Building, developing, and leading teams of highly talented designers and researchers that surpass goals is what I most enjoy. Team disciplines include interaction & visual design, 3D, animation, motion design, UX research, design technologists and producers that deliver a wide range of innovative products. Leading by design and working collaboratively with engineers and business partners we innovate on integrated hardware, software, and service solutions.