About
Associate Director | Digital transformation | Certified Cloud Architect (GCP)
Leading Engineering Team for Cloud and Performance Ads | Digital Transformation | Microservices | Agile Expert | Cloud | Data | ML | AI
As an Associate Director , I lead the engineering development team for cloud and performance ads products.
Core, emerging, and business or organisational transformation certifications complement my over 20 years of expertise.
My core competencies include digital transformation, microservices, cloud computing, data-driven solutions, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
I leverage cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies to create innovative and scalable products that meet the needs and expectations of our clients and users. I have successfully led and grown a team from 5 to 20 members, increased project quality by 150%, implemented SaaS and microservice architecture, and driven the cloud migration strategy to GCP. I am passionate about delivering value and excellence to Rakuten Asia and its customers.
Notes & Reflections
Work Experience
2020 — Now
Lead Product Designer at Studio North
Led end-to-end design for 15+ SaaS platforms. Mentored a team of 5 designers.
New York, NY
2017 — 2020
Designed interfaces for AR applications and prototyped VR experiences.
Remote
2014 — 2015
Design Apprentice at Forma Interactive
Supported interaction and motion design for mobile apps.
Boston, MA
Education
2011 — 2013
MFA in Design & Technology
Parsons School of Design, NY
2007 — 2011
BA in Media Arts & Design
University of Virginia, VA
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