Techno-anthropologists examine the cultural, social, and ethical implications of technology...
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Examples of design and technology projects framed by the problems, solutions and impact.
Experiments
Experiments from my independent design lab practice that showcase my passion for design combined with technology and data storytelling.
Tools
Design
Generative AI
Claude Design
Design Systems
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Bootstrap
Blender
Development
Python
React.js
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Serverless Framework
Claude Code / Kiro / Cline / Codex
Training & Certifications
University of Washington
Data Science 2020
Machine Learning 2020
Amazon
Technical Program Management
Product Ownership
Machine Learning
Big Data with EMR
Accessibility Design
Syracuse University
Creative Problem Solving 2015
Knowledge Management 2015
Certifications
AWS Data Analytics 2023
AWS Machine Learning 2021
Nvidia Deep Learning 2015
Recent Work
Principal Design Technologist
RDL Innovation Lab (Current)
Lead Design Technologist
Amazon Health Services (Current)
Technical Program Manager
AWS Responsible AI / Bedrock 2022-2025
Sr. AI Consultant
AWS AI / ProServe 2021
Sr. Design Technologist
AWS QuickSight Q 2020-2021
Principal Designer / Technologist
Roqo.ai 2019-2022
Sr. Product Designer
AWS Marketing Platform 2018-2020
Expertise
Design Technology
Product Design
Software Development
Rapid Prototyping
AI & Data
Product & Program Management
Digital Marketing
Design Process
The general four step process that guides how I approach the design and development of products and technologies.
Discover
What's the problem being solved?
Define
Who are we solving it for?
Develop
How we solved it
Deliver
What we launched
Articles
Things I've written, things I've said, and stories that inspire me about
technology, design and the future of digital experiences.
Designer Ying Gao’s robotic clothes shine with broken mirrors that dance on their own...
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This is why, when I think and talk about design thinking today, I treat data as a first-class citizen in the process...
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Human beings are generating so much data each year that the only way we'll ever be able to read and make sense of it all is with personalized bots...
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...We continue to neglect exploring the concepts of programming curiosity, imagination, and confusion into these pseudo intelligent systems.
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A human-like chat assistant like J.A.R.V.I.S from "Iron Man" might still be some way off, but artificial intelligence is going mainstream and the digital realm is where the impact of AI will be felt first.
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SILICON VALLEY FINALLY UNDERSTANDS the essential role of design. Products look better than ever, interfaces feel intuitive, and companies are hiring designers at an increasing rate.
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"In 10 years, if you’re not using some sort of AI-enhanced assistant, it will be like not being on the Internet today" – Kaza Razat
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