I am a passionate servant-leader in the Experience Design, Engineering & Innovation space. My work shapes the digital transformation of organizations in both the public and private sectors. My client-focused strategies and user-centered design principles have significantly improved public access to government services and allow the federal government to help more people in more places than ever before. Leading with empathy and technical acumen, I create solutions that blend human-centered design with ethical technologies such as the latest AI advancements which enhance the employee, citizen and customer experiences available today. My success at IBM iX is underpinned by effective collaboration, deep knowledge of government and business operations, and a relentless commitment to innovation. My professional experience allows me to contribute to my firm's brand eminence as a thought leader and helps us to navigate the complexities of federal agencies and build lasting relationships that translate into impactful digital products. The drive to empower service delivery with technology reflects not only my mission but also my passion for public service and advocacy for public servants everywhere.
I lead the team that supports the adoption, promotion & innovation of digital experience initiatives across the US Federal Government. I'm responsible for talent development, client delivery, new business, & brand eminence across the market. I have the privilege to contribute to the development of IBM products,solutions, & offerings that bring the power of technologies like artificial intelligence to ethical human centered design. My team & I represent IBM's expertise & technical reach through:
UX Design: proficiency in user-centered design principles, wireframing, prototyping, & usability testing.
Research Methods: conducting research, interviews, surveys, & observational studies, interpret data to inform design decisions.
Information Architecture: Expertise in organizing & structuring information to optimize usability & accessibility. • Interaction Design: Creating engaging interactions through interfaces.
Analysis: Analyze metrics & user feedback to iterate & improve designs.
Tech Platforms: Understanding of technologies, platforms, & design tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, & many others.
Low Code/No Code Platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian, and others.
I am also the Federal market leader for IBM Garage. IBM Garage is an approach to structured
innovation that quickly creates & scales new ideas to significantly impact a client's business. By bringing together cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, & advanced technologies in our Washington DC Innovation Studio, IBM Garage fosters creativity, accelerates problem-solving, & delivers tangible results. Its flexible, modular structure allows it to be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual clients, ensuring a seamless fit within their existing organizational structures and workflows. Through the use of design thinking, agile methodologies, and cutting-edge tools, IBM Garage empowers businesses to navigate change, embrace innovation, and thrive in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
At Booz Allen I built experience design teams that still deliver value to clients and drive change inside the biggest enterprise environment in the world, the US Federal Government. My charge was to develop deep understanding of the business of government and empower the adoption of private sector innovation at public sector scale. Aimed at the challenges of the 21st century, I served as a hands-on partner and advisor to the leaders of federal agencies and the private citizens they serve. CX-ers are at the heart of creating the ideas that empower people to take command of their relationship with government service providers (e.g. Veterans' Affairs, IRS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Labor, Housing and Agriculture, etc.). Our approach to better experiences for all reimagined complex client environments into integrated portfolios of products, each with specific purpose, clear capabilities and measurable impact. Through thorough research and holistic human centered design we didn't just deliver customer solutions - we built some of the very first teams inside client federal agencies who were taught to fish and then to take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience. This approach created educated and empowered clients who to this day invest in their customers' future rather than struggling to deliver as in the past.