Hi there! I am a designer, developer, and manager passionate about solving emotionally-driven problems.

I lead Design at Hex, working on collaboration and analysis tools for data teams.

At home, I'm a husband, father, and enjoy helping people deal with grief and better their relationships.

Previously,

  • 2014 - 2020Product Design Group Lead, Palantir
  • 2011 - 2013Sr. Product Designer, FLUD
  • 2010 - 2012Designer, Invisible Children
  • 2009 - 2011Creative Technologist, Digitaria
  • 2006 - 2010Business & Marketing, San Diego State University
A collaborative data workspace that makes it easy to go from idea to analysis to sharing.
Apr 2020 - present
Providing those grieving with a cathartic outlet to deal with loss.
Feb 2016 - present
Reminding couples to always make each other feel special.
Aug 2018 - present
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My sourdough loaf recipe
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My experience with birth
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Why I made Unspoken
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