Nearly 20 years ago, I was homeless in New York City. No roof, no roadmap—just grit, a laptop, and a deep desire to create something meaningful. Every night spent figuring out where I'd sleep was followed by days hustling to learn, design, and build. I wasn’t just surviving—I was imagining a future far greater than my circumstances.

I clawed my way into the creative world, teaching myself web design. That obsession became my lifeline. I got my first gigs, then my first clients. Eventually, I stepped into agency life, where I grew from a junior designer to Art Director, leading multi-disciplinary teams and crafting digital experiences for brands like Microsoft, Volkswagen, BlackBerry, and over 300 other companies. I built a global design career—one pixel at a time.

But my story didn’t stop with beautiful work.

Over the past decade, I transitioned into the tech industry, often as one of the first design hires or the sole designer embedded in product teams. I helped build startups from the ground up, guided product direction, and led design through successful exits. I’ve seen my work contribute directly to flagship product launches and even company acquisitions. And through it all, I learned that while talent builds products—clarity builds momentum.

For over 20 years, I've immersed myself in the design industry, shaping creative direction at agencies and helping startups bring transformative ideas to life. I’ve worked side by side with early- and mid-stage founders, implementing processes that streamlined development, increased efficiency, and sparked measurable growth.