I’m a UX Designer/ Researcher with 3+ years experience in sales and customer service. My professional background has shown me the importance of striking balance between business and customer goals. As such, prioritizing empathy and user needs are the foundation of my design process.

After studying Social Psychology and Business Marketing at the University of California San Diego, I was elated to discover UX Design which shares many similarities in research methodologies and design thinking.

I have been strength training for over a decade.

It’s a huge part of my life not only for physical health, but for mental health as well; it provides me with a higher sense of self-efficacy.

Some of my earliest memories stem from being in the kitchen, cooking with my mom.

The emotional resonance from those early experiences, remains with me today and influences the food I cook and who I cook for.

I love music because it’s a unifier that transcends the language barrier; I’m sure we all know a great song with either no lyrics or they’re in another language.

I started DJing 5 years ago, with the goal of sharing great music with those who would appreciate it.

My Soundcloud accounts:

• DEKI

• K-Saute

As an amateur photographer, I always welcome the opportunity to get out and explore the world around me!

I love to shoot nature landscapes, cityscapes, and abandoned structures.

Photography also introduced me to programs like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.