Rotational Focus Strategies
A productivity web app for users with ADHD featuring science-backed, daily rotating focus strategies and data-driven insights.
React
Next.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Clerk
UX Engineer & Designer
Crafting thoughtful digital experiences through design & engineering
I bridge the gap between design and development, building beautiful, accessible, and performant user interfaces.
About Me
I'm a UX Engineer with a passion for creating seamless digital experiences. With a background in both design and front-end development, I specialize in translating design visions into production-ready code.
My approach combines user research, interaction design, and modern web technologies to build interfaces that users love. I believe great products emerge from close collaboration between design and engineering.
Quick Facts
- 6 years building software + MS in Human-Centered Computing
- Researcher who builds—from user interviews to production code
- Built medical imaging tools & web applications for real users
- Committed to accessibility & inclusive design
- Loves hiking and outdoor adventures
Featured Work
A selection of projects that showcase my skills in UX engineering
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UDN Visualizations Dashboard
A dashboard for visualizing the Utah Digital Newspaper Archive data using D3.js and React.
D3.js
JavaScript
Data Visualization
API Integration
Shared Space Reservation System Analysis
A UX Research case study analyzing shared space reservation systems and discovering key design requirements for design systems.
UX Research
Design Systems
User Analysis
Case Study
MRI ROI Data Analysis Pipeline
A data analysis pipeline for MRI Region of Interest (ROI) data, improving processing speed and accuracy for medical imaging research.
Python
Data Analysis
Medical Imaging
NumPy
CLI
Skills & Tools
Design
User Research & Analysis
Conducted qualitative research including semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to understand user needs, pain points, and workflows across mental health and productivity domains.
Interaction Design & Prototyping
Designed and iterated on user interfaces for complex applications such as an ADHD-focused productivity system, balancing functionality with cognitive accessibility.
Design Systems & Component Libraries
Built reusable component architectures and maintained design consistency across applications, leveraging modern frameworks to bridge design specifications with production code.
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Developed interfaces considering diverse user needs and cognitive differences, including specialized features for users with ADHD that promote focus and reduce overwhelm.
Research Translation & Problem Framing
Transformed academic research findings and stakeholder requirements into actionable design decisions, balancing user goals with technical constraints.
Development
Front-End Architecture
Developed responsive web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern routing solutions, with expertise in state management, component composition, and performance optimization.
Full-Stack Implementation
Built end-to-end solutions across the stack using JavaScript, Python, and C#, including database design, API integration, and deployment pipelines for production environments.
Performance & Optimization
Achieved measurable technical improvements including a 180x performance increase on MRI analysis tools through algorithmic optimization and efficient data processing with Python and NumPy.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Built data analysis and visualization tools using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib) and D3.js, transforming MRI imaging data and historical newspaper archives into interactive charts, maps, and timelines.
Production-Quality Software
Delivered reliable, maintainable code for real-world applications used by medical professionals and researchers, emphasizing code quality, documentation, and long-term sustainability.
Collaboration
Cross-functional Partnership
Worked alongside medical professionals, researchers, and academic stakeholders across four university labs to translate domain expertise into functional software that served real-world needs.
Technical Communication
Bridged technical and non-technical audiences through documentation, code reviews, and research presentations, making complex systems accessible to clinicians, educators, and fellow developers.
User-Centered Iteration
Facilitated feedback sessions with end users throughout development cycles, incorporating insights to refine both interaction patterns and technical implementation.
Knowledge Transfer & Documentation
Documented development processes to ensure project continuity, creating resources that enabled teams to maintain and extend systems beyond individual contributions.
Stakeholder Alignment
Balanced competing priorities from diverse stakeholders including faculty advisors, lab directors, and end users, navigating technical constraints and research goals to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities.