
Senior Software Engineer
Infinitus Systems, Inc. · Full-time
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
• 1 yr 3 mos• Supported 3MM+ calls to 100K+ providers by leading the design and engineering of a conversation management tool to convert standard operating procedures into call scripts
• Enabled 30% faster creation of automated dialogues and reduced QA time by 20% through visual workflow editing
• Conducted user research and engaged in participatory design with 10+ users throughout the development process
• Enhanced workflow design by building HIPAA-compliant instrumentation to capture page views and interactions
• Standardized and instrumented MUI component wrappers then established build rules to enforce consistent implementation
• Implemented client-side latency monitoring/telemetry to better identify connection-related issues
• Improved call center operations through an iterative design and development process
• Improved operator efficiency by enhancing call center interface after interactive design and testing with 20+ users and A/B testing
• Reduced wait times by creating queue management tool for call center managers
• Enhanced product reliability through unit test coverage improvements for low-level components and multiple user flows
• Conducted user research to understand needs, built prototypes for testing, and implemented final versions based on user input
Skills: Product Development · Software Prototyping · Software Development · User Research · Product Design · TypeScript · Figma · Information Architecture · HTML5 · Git · Design Standards · Strategic Design · Programming · Web Applications · Communication · Design Systems

Google
Nov 2012 - Jul 2022
UX Engineer - Play Store
Mar 2019 - Jul 2022
• 3 yrs 5 mos• Generated over $16MM of revenue in the first week of product launch by building 5 high-fidelity prototypes for Google's new Play Points rewards program that enabled enrollment, featured in 9to5Google and Android Police
• Standardized marketing materials served to 300MM+ users by creating style guide and typography/color system that was adopted by the marketing team and matched in-product branding
• Enabled data-driven design decisions by designing and building 3 navigation variations for the Play Store on web, allowing the team to user test and determine the best approach
• Reduced time-to-market for a team of 12+ designers by building a tool to enable consistent image management for 10K+ apps
• Improved design accuracy by enabling design team to visualize mockups and prototypes using production data through a Figma plugin that interfaced with production servers
• Reduced legal risk through enhanced accessibility and visual design by conducting color extraction analysis and developing a new algorithm for the Play Store (achieving WCAG AAA compliance)
• Supported strategic initiative with $1.2B+ ARR potential by architecting and prototyping shared responsive app and style guide for Google Play Games on desktop
• Enabled personalization testing at scale by building a Qualtrics-based survey instrument that helped customize prototypes in real-time based on user preferences captured in the survey
Skills: Information Architecture · HTML5 · Git · Design Standards · Strategic Design · Programming · Web Applications · Communication · Design Systems
UX Engineer - Search & Assistant
Sep 2016 - Mar 2019
• 2 yrs 7 mos• Advanced Google Assistant development by building 13 prototypes across 3 critical work streams that were used in 5 user studies
• Granted 4 US Patents (USD879815S1, USD879816S1, USD881915S1, USD882612S1)
• Work enabled launch of 12 distinct user flows and was featured in Google I/O Keynote (3.3MM+ views)
• Empowered designers and PMs to create voice experiences by building specialized tools
• Designed and built Assistant API server that handled recognition/STT and transcription/TTS in 300+ high fidelity voice prototypes
• Created Chrome voice extension that was used by 400+ internal users for 8000+ prototypes and featured in Google design newsletter, then managed the end-to-end-process for external release
• Accelerated design iteration for the Search Keyboard team, creating a configurable web-based keyboard that was used in 3 studies
• Contributed to award-winning product by designing and building several alarm clocks for the Lenovo Smart Clock
• Won Best Connected Home Product at CES
Skills: Figma · Information Architecture · React.js · HTML5 · Git · Design Standards · Strategic Design · Programming · Web Applications · Communication
UX Engineer - Fiber
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
• 1 yr 1 mo• Increased registrations from 10.8% to 17.1% in the first week post-launch by creating a state management solution that maintained header and page status throughout the user experience
• Used Rapid Iterative Testing and Evaluation (RITE) framework to refine the design and implemented required features in prototypes whose architecture was shared with the engineering team
• Improved signup rates from 35% to 51% by designing and building a signup flow that connected 900+ households to Fiber on day 1
• Application was viewed by Julián Castro, then U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and featured in 45+ news articles Improved communication between multiple teams of designers and engineers using different frameworks
• Created a unified style guide that served as the source of truth for both interactions and visual styles of components
• Enabled cross-framework development by creating a framework-agnostic responsive UI toolkit, shared by design and dev teams
• Improved TV interface usability (+70% task-completion speed, +33% perceived ease-of-use) through research using prototypes
• Enhanced productivity for team of 10+ designers with a Sketch plugin that integrated movie and TV data into 3,700+ unique mock-ups
Skills: HTML5 · Git · Design Standards · Strategic Design · Programming · Web Applications · Communication · Design Systems
UX Engineer - Travel
Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
• 1 yr 4 mos• Set the standard for UI components across Google by designing the first cross-product datepicker through 5 iterations of interaction and motion design prototypes, ultimately serving 2B+ users
• Component was accepted by the Material Design team and later adopted by the Material UI open-source React library
• Saved 50%+ engineering time by creating 3 flight selection prototypes that served as research materials and reference implementations
• Enhanced user experience by implementing flight search experience with improved header collapse and interaction animations
• Improved hotel booking conversions by 40%+ through redesign of desktop checkout flow for partner hotel brands
• Established component standard by creating interaction models for mobile graph scrolling across Google with 7 price graph prototypes
• Saved the flights merchandising team days of evaluation time by creating an image curation tool for new market imagery selection
Skills: Software Prototyping · Motion Design · UX Design · HTML5 · Design Standards · Interaction Design · Strategic Design · Programming · Web Applications · Communication · Design Systems
Google Hotel Finder
Flights - Google Search
Web Developer - Wildfire by Google
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
• 1 yr 8 mos• Supported $500MM+ in revenue, generated with a team of 15 Sales Engineers and created 100+ YouTube mocks for all client pitches
• Improved turnaround time for 500+ demo applications from 3-5 business days to <2 hours
Skills: HTML5 · Programming · Web Applications · Communication

Social Media Strategist & Online Community Manager (Consultant)
The Vault
Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
• 10 mos• Managing community to engage and interact with patrons to drive internet traffic
• Designed fangate, map, and e-mail signup Facebook applications
• Updated web graphics to strengthen restaurant branding
• Creating plan to drive online engagement through the creation of in-store programs
• Designed digital event invites to drive traffic for specific parties
• Brokered deal with OpenTable
• Created FourSquare account and deals, increasing traffic
Skills: Programming · Communication

Social Media Strategist & Online Community Manager (Consultant)
The Dogwood · Contract
Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
• 1 yr 2 mos• Managing community to engage and interact with patrons to drive internet traffic
• Conducting a full web redesign
• Designed fangate, map, and e-mail signup Facebook applications
• Updated web graphics to strengthen restaurant branding
• Creating plan to drive online engagement through the creation of in-store programs
Skills: Programming · Communication

Social Media Intern (BuzzBuilder)
Likeable · Internship
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• 3 mos• Managed accounts for Extra Space Storage, Quality Dairy, Restaurant.com, Things Remembered, and Visit Salt Lake.
• Monitored, posted, and responded to followers and likers on clients’ Twitter and Facebook accounts.
• Developed content and promotional campaigns for Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest accounts.
• Conducting analyses of key metrics with Facebook Analytics and Twitter to create reports of clients’ social media presences.
• Researched emerging platforms for strategic development, influential blogs to expand influence, and competitive analysis for best practices.
• Blogged to demonstrate thought leadership in the social media space.
Skills: Communication

Marketing Intern
Life is good · Internship
May 2011 - Aug 2011
• 4 mosApparel and accessories manufacturer and retailer with over $100 million in annual revenue.
• Implemented visual rebranding of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for Life is good, and aided in rebranding the Life is good Playmakers (charitable foundation) social media pages.
• Conducted market research on branding, social media best practices, and integration of marketing channels.
• Created store locator, radio station, and e-mail signup html Facebook applications to aid in drive-to-retail and community-building.
• Wrote copy and postings via Facebook and Twitter, creating sales- and community-oriented posts.
• Aided in planning retail events including the 4th of July and PB&J Concert Series.
• Tracked social media KPIs for analysis of successful post types and times.
Skills: Communication

Counselor & Coach
Carl Adams World Class Wrestling Camp
Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
• 1 yr 2 mosSince 1978, Carl Adams World Class Wrestling Camps have been educating young wrestlers on how to become champions.
• Counseled and coached student-athletes age 8 to 18.
• Instructed regarding wrestling techniques from basic to advanced.
• Wrestled with students to aid in their instruction.

Field Sales Leader
Vector Marketing
Jun 2008 - Jul 2010
• 2 yrs 2 mosDirect marketing organization leading in American cutlery sales with over $200 million in revenues annually.
• Conducted telephone and house calls to market and sell kitchen cutlery.
• Sold over $20,000 in 2 summers.
• Field trained new employees with rapport-building, opening, presentation, and closing techniques.
Skills: Communication
Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
• 2 mosBusiness-to-consumer e-retailer of business attire, including suits, sport coats, and shirts.
• Designed the graphic user interface used to generate previews of the style options for the apparel offerings.
• Created images using Adobe Photoshop for customer visualization of selected style options.

Shipping Clerk & Salesman
ABI Inc
Jun 2004 - Sep 2007
• 3 yrs 4 mosPrivately held manufacturer and distributor of environmentally-friendly pond and garden products.
• Received, packed, shipped, and recorded orders to garden centers nationwide.
• Placed sales calls to small businesses, soliciting information regarding pond and garden products.