I’m a designer who speaks Product.
I’m interested in human behavior and technology - building products is how I turn those interests into a career. I have 7 years of experience in fintech, where I have helped build and launch investing, lending, and banking products.
As a Designer, I've designed apps and websites for mobile and desktop.
As a Product Manager, I've shipped products and features related to user experience, product growth, APIs, and analytics dashboards. Consumer and B2B. Mobile and desktop. Web, iOS, and Android.
I’m based in my hometown of Chicago. Outside of work I enjoy cooking, exploring the city, and getting out of the city to hike and camp.
🍕 Best pizza in Chicago
Milly’s Pizza in the Pan
🤔 Something I believe that most people disagree with
Augmented reality (AR) interfaces will eventually replace smartphones as the most popular interface for consumer technology. By 2075, more Americans will use wearable devices (e.g. smart glasses) than smartphones.
Also see above: pizza.
📚 3 books that have stuck with me
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
📣 Best advice you’ve gotten, and how it’s influenced you
“Show me, don’t tell me”. It’s another way to say “actions speak louder than words”.
My third grade teacher used to say this about essay-writing, and I think it’s common advice. It also applies to leadership and any situation where people are paying attention to what you’re doing. It reminds me to prioritize actions and results over words. I’m allergic to vague buzzwords, hollow hype, and products that don’t add real value.
🎧 Help, I need 100 of the best old-school hip hop songs!