Career Journey

Experience

Enterprise UX leadership, consulting, and teaching across healthcare, finance, and education.

Enterprise UX leadership and design strategy spanning healthcare, finance, and education — guiding teams, aligning stakeholders, and delivering scalable, user-centered solutions with measurable business impact.

Cognizant TriZetto Software Group

Product (UX/UI) Design Manager  •  Oct 2011 – Present

Lead UX strategy and design for enterprise healthcare products, with a focus on the Facets Member and TPA applications. Drive accessibility, design systems, and AI-augmented workflows that improve speed, quality, and consistency.

  • Mentor and direct designers; set standards for research, prototyping, and usability practices.
  • Translate complex business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows that reduce user friction.
  • Define and run usability tests; analyze metrics and integrate insights into product decisions.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and QA to align UX with measurable business outcomes.
  • Advance WCAG 2.2 accessibility, inclusive design, and scalable design system governance.
  • Champion Agile and evidence-based design as a Certified ScrumMaster and Product Owner.

Cornell University (eCornell)

Online UI/UX Course Facilitator  •  Feb 2024 – Present

In-course expert for the User Experience Design Certificate Program; guide learners through project-based work and practical critiques.

  • Facilitate live Q&A and asynchronous discussions; provide personalized, actionable feedback.
  • Coach students on research, prototyping (Figma), and usability testing fundamentals.
  • Foster an inclusive learning culture grounded in clarity, empathy, and rigor.

2U edX

Instructional Specialist, UX/UI Design  •  Jan 2024 – Present

Deliver engaging online lectures and project-driven learning for diverse cohorts; bridge theory with hands-on application.

  • Lead sessions integrating design principles, user research, and Figma-based workflows.
  • Adapt instruction for varied learning styles; encourage collaboration and continuous practice.
  • Support learner growth through timely feedback, resources, and mentoring.

TravelClick

Senior User Interface Developer  •  Aug 2011 – Oct 2011

Built UI frameworks for hospitality booking platforms optimized for usability, speed, and conversion.

  • Designed responsive interfaces deployable across multiple environments.
  • Worked with product teams to strengthen UX consistency and accessibility.

SecondMarket

User Experience Designer II  •  Feb 2009 – Jul 2011

Improved usability and desirability for online financial trading systems through a user-centered approach.

  • Ran interviews, heuristic evaluations, and usability tests to refine workflows.
  • Applied cognitive principles and analytics to increase efficiency and engagement.
  • Produced wireframes, visual comps, and specs; mentored junior designers.

Logical Design Solutions (LDS)

UX Consultant  •  Jun 2008 – Dec 2008

Consulted for enterprise clients (Valero, Colgate, Schering-Plough) to elevate portal UX and information architecture.

  • Designed HR and employee portals with strong IA and content discoverability.
  • Delivered heuristic reviews and analytics-driven recommendations.
  • Established standards for SharePoint portals and reusable components.

CheckFree / Fiserv

Senior Web Designer & UI Specialist  •  Jan 2001 – May 2008

Led UX design and enterprise intranet portal development initiatives.

  • Designed and maintained enterprise support/knowledge portals.
  • Gathered requirements and leveraged analytics to guide improvements.
  • Evangelized user-centered design through internal training.