I’ve spent 16 years doing UX research across gaming, social media, autonomous vehicles, and enterprise software. I work fast, I’m honest, and I don’t upsell you on things you don’t need.
A few things I don’t do: I don’t take on projects I’m not the right fit for, and I don’t string engagements out longer than they need to be. If I’m not the right person, I’ll tell you that too!
User Research / UX Consulting
If you have a question about your users, I can answer it. Qualitative, quantitative, generative, evaluative — I’ve done all of it, across every kind of stakeholder, at every stage of a product.
Most engagements start with a conversation about what you actually need to know and why. From there I scope the work, run it, and hand you something your team can act on.
What people typically come to me for:
Usability studies · User interviews · Survey research · Diary studies · Concept testing · Heuristic evaluation · Journey mapping · Persona development · NUX research · Screener and recruitment · Synthesis and reporting · Stakeholder readouts
If your thing isn’t on that list, ask anyway.
Public Speaking/Keynote Speaking
I’ve given keynotes at design conferences, guest lectures at UCSD and Michigan, and Nerd Nite talks in the Bay Area. I have a background in improv (how I met my spouse!) and I know how to work a room.
Topics I speak on regularly include user research fundamentals, building a research culture inside product teams, and career development in UX. I also do workshops where your team leaves with actual skills, not just slides.
If you have a topic in mind, let’s talk.
Career Coaching
I’ve been a researcher, a research manager, and a hiring manager. I know what gets people hired and what doesn’t, and I’ll tell you the truth even when it’s uncomfortable.
I work with people at every level — new grads trying to break in, mid-career researchers who’ve stalled out, and senior folks navigating a brutal market. We work on whatever’s actually blocking you: portfolio, resume, interview performance, job search strategy, or just figuring out what you want next.
First session is free. No pitch, just a conversation.