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Overview
As an AI systems designer and product thinker, I specialize in designing and building AI-powered, responsive software systems from 0→1.
I combine UX discovery, systems thinking, and hands-on implementation to turn complex workflows into scalable, human-centered AI solutions.
My work spans product design, AI interaction design, prototyping, and building systems that are secure, accessible, and designed to hold up over time.
Summary
I do my best work in roles where I can partner with teams and clients to solve complex, ambiguous problems—especially those involving emerging technologies and evolving workflows.
My strength lies in bridging strategy, design, and execution—operating as both a design leader and hands-on builder, whether shaping product direction or delivering working systems.
I’m currently focused on designing and deploying custom AI agents and systems, and I’m open to both full-time remote roles and consulting opportunities.
Skills
- AI Systems Design & Agent-Based Workflows
- Human-AI Interaction Design
- User Experience — UX Design
- User Interface — UI Design
- Product Design (0→1 and Scale)
- Design Systems & Scalable Architectures
- Responsive & Mobile-First Design
- Conversational Design
- Information Architecture & Taxonomy
- Prototyping (Low- to High-Fidelity)
- Journey Mapping & Persona Development
- Customer Research & Usability Testing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product & Design Leadership
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Agile & Iterative Development
Work Experience
AI Systems Designer + Product Builder
Independent Consultant
Waterford, New York
Jun 2025 — Now
Designing and building custom AI agent systems tailored to individual and organizational workflows, combining product design, systems architecture, and human-centered AI interaction design.
- Conduct UX discovery to identify workflow inefficiencies and translate them into AI-driven product opportunities
- Design and deploy private, local-first AI architectures using Agent Zero, LiteLLM, Ollama, and AWS (EC2)
- Develop persistent memory systems, personality models, and contextual recall frameworks to support continuity and long-term use
- Prototype and iterate on agent-based product experiences, balancing speed, scalability, and usability
- Build end-to-end systems, including voice-to-text pipelines (WhisperLocal) and modular AI integrations
Senior Digital Experience Designer
Self-Employed Freelancer
HamiltonBerchman LLC
Ojai, California
Jun 2005 — Now
Led product design across 8 disciplines and 30+ industries, delivering over 1,000 digital projects spanning web, applications, and transactional systems.
- Designed and maintained scalable design systems and brand systems across complex environments
- Partnered with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate ambiguity into clear product direction and execution
- Delivered responsive, accessible (WCAG/ADA) solutions across healthcare, insurance, finance, and other regulated industries
- Led remote collaboration with global teams, aligning business goals with user needs and technical constraints
Senior User Experience Designer
Hatch Early Learning, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC (Remote)
Nov 2022 — May 2023
- Reduced onboarding from 19 steps to 6 through research-led redesign, improving engagement and adoption
- Established a design system and user personas to support a new product initiative
- Used AI-powered tools to accelerate research, prototyping, and ideation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product direction and delivery
User Experience & User Interface Designer
Art+Logic Inc.
Pasadena, CA (Remote)
Jun 2016 — Apr 2022
- Led design for complex software projects, including a $2M+ 0→1 modernization of a legacy auction platform
- Translated ambiguous requirements into clear product direction through discovery and prototyping
- Collaborated with distributed teams to deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries
- Played a key role in securing new business through strong discovery and design leadership
Senior Web & Email Designer
AGIA
Carpinteria, California
Oct 2013 — Sep 2015
- Increased conversion rates by 20% and engagement by 25% through UX improvements and targeted campaigns
- Designed and developed responsive email systems using HTML/CSS with dynamic personalization
- Used testing and iteration to optimize performance and user experience
Business Sector Experience
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts
- Audio
- Construction
- Consumer Electronics
- Data Management
- Performing Arts
- Printing (Commercial)
- Private Investigation
- Scientific + Technical Services
- Wholesale Trade
- B2B
- B2C
- B2B2C
- Education
- Finance
- Computer Hardware
- Professional + Business Services
- Publishing
- Real Estate
- Software
- Surrogacy
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Legal
- Asset Management
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices and Data
- Motion Pictures
- Motor Vehicles
- Newspaper Publishing
Design Stack
- Figma (component libraries, auto-layout, variants)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- HTML • CSS • JavaScript
- Git-based version control (Sourcetree)
- Transmit (SFTP, WebDAV, Cloud)
- AI Stack: Agent Zero • LiteLLM • Ollama • AWS EC2
Education
Bachelor of Science —
Computer and Information Science
Bachelor of Arts —
Fine Arts, Painting Concentration
Both from Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York.
Other Bits
American Web Design Awards
Ojai, California — 2012
My work on a website for Access Communications received a web design award from Graphic Design USA.
Clutch: Top Creative Design Agencies
Los Angeles — 2018
I had my work acknowledged as part of the Art+Logic design team.
Clutch: Top Graphic Designers
Los Angeles — 2018
I had my work acknowledged as part of the Art+Logic design team.
Coast Soccer League Champions (CSL)
Ojai, California — 2017
I was head coach for 5 years of a group of boys from the age of 8 to 13 in the Coast Soccer League in Southern California—one of the most competative youth soccer leagues in the United States. In our third season we won the league, 11-1-0.
CIF Boys Varsity Soccer, California State Finalist
The Thacher School : Ojai, California — 2019
I was Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer Coach during the 2018-2019 season when our team made a deep run into the CIF Southern Section playoffs making it to the final game. We were runner-up in a 5-4 thriller. I still actively coach today.