About Me

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Where I Started
My professional journey began in software engineering, where I spent 11 years working with global clients across software services, product development, and SaaS. While working as an engineering leader, I developed a passion for UX design—something I first discovered in a Human-Computer Interaction course while studying Computer Science at the University of Guelph. Since then, I’ve worked with companies in e-commerce, insurance, software consulting, labour, and the nuclear industry, helping them understand their users and make data-driven decisions to enhance their experiences.
What I Do Now
These days, I work as a Product Design Director for a B2B SaaS platform that helps regional grocery retailers enter the e-commerce space. Here, I have the opportunity to mentor designers and shape how we deliver our services in an exciting, fast-growing industry. Throughout my career, I’ve worn many hats and enjoy tackling problems from different perspectives. My unique blend of experience has helped me foster collaboration, and I thrive on helping teams achieve high performance and accountability—it’s my favourite part of the job.
What I'm Looking For
I'm a constant learner and am looking for opportunities that challenge me, allow me to grow my skill set, and enable me to make a meaningful impact through technology.
Is that it?
Well, outside of work, I enjoy photography, travelling, and hiking with my dogs, Olive & Frodo. I'm always eager to learn new things, and most recently, I've started working on my pilot's license.

If you’d like to learn more about me or my professional experience feel free to message me on LinkedIn.

Photography

I've been taking photos for over a decade and I've been fortunate enough to capture some amazing places. Here are some of my favourites.

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The mountain range in Bali with the sun shining through the clouds.
New Years fireworks at Parliament Hill in OttawaColony House playing in TorontoA driver in Tokyo wearing a glowing maskSapporo in autumnA view of a hotel room in Paris with the sun shining through an open window