Military Foundation. Design Focused.

Military Foundation.
Design Focused.

Military Foundation. Design Focused.

Experience

Product Manager

Product Manager

Mar 2022 - Oct 2024

Mar 2022 - Oct 2024

Texas Department of State Health Services | Austin, TX

Texas Department of State Health Services | Austin, TX

  • Directed end-to-end product development lifecycle, including defining requirements, creating detailed use cases, overseeing design processes, triaging issues during UAT, and performing post-launch analysis, saving $1.2M and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 30%.

  • Redesigned vaccine reporting systems by integrating user feedback and optimizing digital experiences, increasing adoption rates and improving data integrity.

  • Utilized customer analytics, market research, and industry trends to drive product strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving cross-functional collaboration.

  • Directed end-to-end product development lifecycle, including defining requirements, creating detailed use cases, overseeing design processes, triaging issues during UAT, and performing post-launch analysis, saving $1.2M and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 30%.

  • Redesigned vaccine reporting systems by integrating user feedback and optimizing digital experiences, increasing adoption rates and improving data integrity.

  • Utilized customer analytics, market research, and industry trends to drive product strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving cross-functional collaboration.

IT Operations Manager

IT Operations Manager

Aug 2017 - Sep 2021

Aug 2017 - Sep 2021

United States Air Force | Colorado Spring, CO

United States Air Force | Colorado Spring, CO

  • Directed cross-functional teams in system optimization, enhancing operational resilience through improved workflows and reduced redundancies.

  • Led the successful implementation of a virtual desktop interface for over 100 personnel, ensuring business continuity and seamless remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Presented complex operational improvements to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind system enhancements.

  • Directed cross-functional teams in system optimization, enhancing operational resilience through improved workflows and reduced redundancies.

  • Led the successful implementation of a virtual desktop interface for over 100 personnel, ensuring business continuity and seamless remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Presented complex operational improvements to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind system enhancements.

Education

University of Michigan School of Information | Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan School of Information | Ann Arbor, MI

Expected April 2025

Expected April 2025

Masters of Science in Information (MSI)  / Human Computer Interaction

Masters of Science in Information (MSI)  / Human Computer Interaction

Coursework: UX Research, Heuristic Reviews; Contextual Inquiry; Python, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Product Management, Interaction Design, Accessibility, Graphic Design

Coursework: UX Research, Heuristic Reviews; Contextual Inquiry; Python, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Product Management, Interaction Design, Accessibility, Graphic Design

University of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical | Daytona Beach, FL

University of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical | Daytona Beach, FL

Aug 2017 - May 2021

Aug 2017 - May 2021

Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science

Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science

Human Factors, Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Applied Calculus for Aviation, Business Statistics, Explorations in Physics

Human Factors, Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Applied Calculus for Aviation, Business Statistics, Explorations in Physics

Skills

Design Tools and Skills:  Figma, Miro, Adobe CC

Management Tools: Jira, Microsoft Office, Slack, Google Suite

Technical Skills: User Acceptance Testing, Lo/Hi Digital Prototyping, Agile Methodology, Market Research 

Soft Skills: Product Roadmap, Customer Experience, Stakeholder Communication, Customer Needs

Design Tools and Skills:  Figma, Miro, Adobe CC

Management Tools: Jira, Microsoft Office, Slack, Google Suite

Technical Skills: User Acceptance Testing, Lo/Hi Digital Prototyping, Agile Methodology, Market Research 

Soft Skills: Product Roadmap, Customer Experience, Stakeholder Communication, Customer Needs

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Personal qualities

  • Leadership Under Pressure

  • User-Centric Focus

  • Collaborative

  • Adaptable

  • Leadership Under Pressure

  • User-Centric Focus

  • Collaborative

  • Adaptable

Want to know more?

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Want to know more?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design.

Want to know more?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design.