Gemini System Experience
My current work as Head of UX for Gemini System Experience focuses on defining the next generation of AI-native interactions across all Google surfaces. This is a confidential, long-term foundational effort. While I can’t share visuals, my team is currently shipping critical, high-impact features that demonstrate this new system.
Features and products I shipped:
Deep Research: Sponsored the execution for agentic creation capabilities that resulted in the launch of Deep Research, the second most-used feature in Gemini. This feature was noted across the industry, with competitors quickly duplicating it.
Gemini Canvas: We defined the vision for Gemini's conversational workspace, transforming it from simple text editors into a platform for co-creation. I led the creation of the Gemini Studio vision, which set the foundational vision for the first Canvas experience.
Gemini Design System: To ensure a cohesive visual language and improve team efficiency, I pioneered and drove the consolidation of the Gemini design system. This effort saved over 43,000 hours of design time—equivalent to a 20-person design team across Gemini and Google.
The Connected Home
As the Experience Lead for Google Assistant Home Surfaces, I drove the UX vision and system architecture for a portfolio of five core surfaces, establishing Google's presence in the Ambient Computing space.
This work established Google's presence in Ambient Computing, delivering end-to-end user experiences that reached hundreds of millions of global users.
Strategic Leadership & Product Impact
Pixel Tablet & Dock: As the Google-wide UX DRI, I led the team for the foundational launch of the Pixel Tablet and Dock, establishing it as the next-generation hub for home connectivity.
Google TV Platform Redesign: Drove the introduction of an all new conversational system that focused on concise responses, elevated GUI, and all new searchable, content-forward cross-app experience.
Strategic Partnerships: Forged critical global partnerships with brands like Spotify, Sonos, and Bose to integrate Google Assistant, significantly expanding the ecosystem and user engagement.
Systemic Orchestration: Championed the HomeOS Vision and led foundational work for programs like Multi-device arbitration, which filled cross-device experience gaps and was pivotal to the subsequent Ambient Computing strategy.
Scaling Ecosystem Experiences: The Automotive Platform
As the UX Manager and Experience Lead for Android Auto, I drove the strategic direction and redesign of Google's in-car platform. This established the foundational architecture for both projected and embedded vehicle operating systems, impacting all major global automotive partners.
Strategic Platform Milestones
Android Automotive Launch: Orchestrated the pioneering partnership with Volvo to launch the first embedded Android Automotive vehicle, setting a new industry standard.
Android Auto System Redesign: Led the redesign of the projected experience, increasing the Google Play star rating to 4.2+ and implementing a more scalable system architecture.
Select Pre-Google Engagements
I draw on two decades of diverse product leadership experience, including roles in media, finance, and interactive entertainment. These projects shaped my approach to product strategy and large-scale platform design.
Comcast/Xfinity X1: Led mobile and web UX for the Emmy Award-winning Xfinity X1 platform launch.
Capital One Labs: Directed creative strategy and design for specialty financial apps like Rewardly and MyMoney. This work fundamentally shifted the user perception of rewards from a "gift" to an "earned asset," influencing in-app feature strategies and acquired partners.
AMI Entertainment: Served as the UX & Engineering Manager for gaming, bar TV, and jukebox systems. This included the design and engineering of new hardware and Operator portals.
