Design Technologist / UX Engineer
Senior User Experience Engineer and Design Technologist with 25+ years of expertise in web and product design and engineering. Skilled in creating intuitive interfaces, ensuring accessibility, and leading high-performing design teams. Known for developing industry-leading user experiences and pioneering disruptive LegalTech products.
Professional Experience
Senior UI/UX Engineer
- Led design and UI development of a disruptive LegalTech product from inception.
- Collaborated with engineering, product, and design teams, including VPs and C-level staff, while effectively communicating across the company and with customers.
- Managed feature development, customer interviews, and product roadmap.
- Oversaw a high-performing design team, ensuring excellence in deliverables.
- Served as the primary UX/UI expert for 50+ engineers, enhancing user experience across numerous projects.
- Led the Accessibility Champions program, promoting inclusivity in design and development.
- Worked extensively with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and legacy BackboneJS/Marionette applications.
Freelance UX/UI Designer & Developer
- Consulted for early-stage Y-Combinator startups in San Francisco.
- Delivered high-quality design and front-end builds for music tools, news outlets, hiring platforms, and gaming sites.
Web Designer
- Designed, developed, and maintained web and intranet sites for an organization with 8000+ staff in the railways and infrastructure industries.
- Ensured consistent brand representation and user-friendly navigation across all properties and products.
Education
BSc (Hons) Media Technology
Personal Interests
In my time away from the screen, I’m a professional musician releasing original music and performing around the UK. You can find me on your favourite streaming platform. I’m also a keen offroad cyclist, gym goer and paddleboarder.