Experience

Myant Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of UX and Design

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Heavily involved in the development of future textile/wearable concepts. Oversee the UX/UI design team, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design teams to set priorities for projects. Provide creative direction and maintain the vision for the company. Monitor the success of team outputs. - Oversee the entire user journey, conduct user research, customer discovery, market research, trends, human factors studies- Lead the Industrial Design Team to develop the physical product’s overall concept, strategy, look, feel, and use cycle- Involved and work with innovation teams in the design of early-stage digital product experiences and apps- Manage and collaborate with marketing teams in the design of media collateral (website, ads, brochures etc.)- Collaborate with Engineering, Data Science, Fashion Design, Product, and Marketing- Apply and advocate for the best User Experience design practices across the organization- Part of a team that works on strategy and design of exhibits and booths for trade shows and conferencesManagement Responsibilities:- Completing performance evaluations for employees, and giving feedback when needed- Continually finding ways to improve team processes, productivity, and individual team member’s professional development- Growing the team strategically - Authorizing expenses and making sure the department budget is allocated correctly- Reporting to the Executive VP and senior executives of the latest design and user research developments



GestureLogic Inc.

• Head of UX and Design

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  Lead designer of LEO, a smart leg band that tracks an athlete's bio-signals. As the only designer on the team, I covered all aspects of design from graphics, to product and user experience. Worked in a multi-disciplinary team with hardware engineers, software developers and data-scientists to develop the product. Researched, and understood the cycling target market to create a holistic digital and physical user experience. Designed and developed working prototypes, models, renderings and the user experience of an accompanying mobile app.



BlackBerry

• Canada
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industrial Designer, Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

  -Accessories Design, developed carrying cases and power solutions for Blackberry devices-Conceptualized and Developed Product Designs, through ideating, sketching, desktop modelling, 2D rendering, 3D modelling, and rapid prototyping -Presented Concepts utilizing software tools (ex. Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3D, Keyshot 3, Powerpoint...)-Conducted Sample Reviews, evaluated product samples and provided detailed feedback reports to engineers and manufacturers-Prepared Colour, Material and Finish Drawings of products for quotation and production-Worked collaboratively across disciplines with Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, CMF Designers, Researchers and Project Managers -Pattern Designer, used 3D modelling software and worked with CMF designers and model makers to prototype 3D patterns-Product Photography, for presentation, communication and evaluation



ideacious

• Design Services

• Industrial Design Intern

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  As an industrial design intern, I provided assistance in areas of design and administration. I contributed to various stages of the design process through ideation, sketching desktop modeling, prototyping, graphic design and more. Within a team, I played a key role in conceptualizing and developing a child's toy. My administrative duties included supporting logistics and communications needs. As an industrial design intern, I provided assistance in areas of design and administration. I contributed to various stages of the design process through ideation, sketching desktop modeling, prototyping, graphic design and more. Within a team, I played a key role in conceptualizing and developing a child's toy. My administrative duties included supporting logistics and communications needs.



Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA)

• President

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Co-ordinated team of students to plan and execute events:-Mentorship Program and ice-breaking events-Guest Speakers-Student-run Workshops (silk screening, sketching, up-cycyling charrette)-Annual Year End Dinner for all students and professors Co-ordinated team of students to plan and execute events:-Mentorship Program and ice-breaking events-Guest Speakers-Student-run Workshops (silk screening, sketching, up-cycyling charrette)-Annual Year End Dinner for all students and professors