Resume

20 Years of Experience

Experience

June 2022 - Nov 2024
RBC capital Markets, Canada - Toronto

Director of Product design Design

Spearheaded design as a strategic pillar to drive
innovation, business impact, and exceptional client experiences.

Strategic Vision: Established a forward-looking design strategy aligned with enterprise goals, enhancing stakeholder and client outcomes.

Leadership: Advised senior leadership on
integrating design into cross-functional strategies and objectives.

Team Building: Built and mentored a high-performing design team, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Product Lifecycle Delivery: Orchestrated end-to-end delivery of user-centered solutions, optimizing workflows for clients and stakeholders.

Aura Design System: Evolved RBC’s Aura Design System into a globally scalable framework, ensuring consistency and adaptability.

Research-Driven Innovation: Leveraged insights and analytics to
inform design decisions and measure success.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with product, technology, and business teams to deliver cohesive, innovative solutions.

Industry Knowledge: Strong ability to adapt to new industries and
systems, with a focus on understanding user needs and improving efficiency.

Apr 2018 - June 2022
RBC Capital Markets, Canada Toronto

Associate Director - Lead UX UI Designer

Promoted to lead next-generation trading platforms with a focus on AI-driven tools and user-centric designs.

• Defined UX strategies for initiatives such as Cash Hedge Packages and Pre-/Post-Trade Insights.

• Maintained high-quality standards across projects, fostering design excellence.

• Scaled and evolved design systems to meet growing demands.

• Championed data-driven decisions to enhance client experiences.

• Bridged complex business needs with intuitive design solutions, advocating for user-centered design.

Aug 2017 – Apr 2018
INFOSYS - Novartis, Basel, Switzerland

Lead UX UI Consultant

Streamlined large-scale Meetings & Events (M&E) processes through automation and user-centered design.

• Conducted user research to develop personas and define requirements.

• Facilitated brainstorming workshops, producing actionable wireframes and prototypes.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to strategize and execute a UX/UI delivery roadmap.

Feb 2016 – Aug 2017
INFOSYS - Consulting at First Data - UK, Amsterdam, Poland

Lead UX UI Design Consultant

Launched the company’s first Merchant Portal, transforming sales transaction processing with user-centered strategies.

• Delivered intuitive UI designs aligned with user needs and brand guidelines.

• Facilitated innovation workshops, translating ideas into actionable prototypes.

Nov 2015 - Feb .2016
INFOSYS - Consulting at Volvo, Gothenburg

Creative Lead | Various Projects

• Directed design initiatives for clients including Volvo, Allianz, DNV, and Bacardi, showcasing expertise in mobile and desktop application design.

• Produced wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Agile environments.

Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
LEXIS NEXIS London UK

UI UX Content Designer

Implemented best practices in user-centered design while working closely with product/project managers in troubleshooting issues unique to the Local Business Units (LBUs).

• Generated content mock-ups, wireframes, and visual design concepts within the guidelines of the Lexis Nexis product suite.

• Completed thorough data analysis using XML.

• Developed user journeys, flow diagrams, and wireframes to enhance usability and user experience.

Technical Skills

Figma

85%

Photoshop

90%

HTML & CSS

70%

Jira & Confluence

90%

Core Skills

Strategic Leadership

85%

People Management

85%

Design System Management

90%

Product Lifecycle Delivery

99%

Workshop Facilitator

75%

Design Thinking

99%

Education

1999 - 2002
University of Bedfordshire

Graphic Design BA (Hons)