A little note while you’re here…
I am currently refreshing my portfolio to include some of my most recent work and projects. In the meantime, these pages showcase a selection of work that reflects how I think, solve problems and design products. If you’d like to learn more about my recent experience, feel free to download my CV or reach out. I’d be happy to chat.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Design System Implementation
Successfully developed and maintained a design system that decreased inconsistencies and increased design team’s efficiency by 20%.
Redesign Major Product Line
Delivered a major redesign resulting in a 30% in engagement over 6 months, directly contributing to company’s Return on Purpose.
Enhanced Platform Usability
Led initiatives that improved usability scores by 30%, through effective application of UX methodologies.
Customer Satisfaction Improvement
Transformed user feedback into actionable design changes, achieving a 15% rise in customer satisfaction within 1 quarter.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PRODUCT/ UX/UI DESIGNER
RightShp Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Led end-to-end design for key product areas, from strategy to implementation.
Built and scaled RightShip’s Design System, ensuring consistency across the different products.
Advocated adoption of the system by mentoring designers, developers, and cross-functional teams.
Facilitated design strategy workshops to align stakeholders and drive momentum.
Collaborated with Product, Engineering, Data, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to shape product direction.
Redesigned the Crew Welfare Self-Assessment tool to help ship owners/managers improve crew well being.
Spearheaded the design of the PSC RiskIQ, a data-driven, real-time vessel risk tool that supports compliance with port regulations through predictive insights.
Sept 2021 - Jan 2025
UX/UI DESIGNER
Seventh Sense AI Pte. Ltd.
Led design across multiple defense and public safety projects with full ownership of UX and UI delivery.
Built a centralized design system for reuse across projects, improving design efficiency and consistency.
Key work includes a Command & Control system for the Singapore Ministry of Defense, a facial recognition system, and a mobile app for person-of-interest enrollment.
Designed an AI-powered thermal scanning and facial recognition app used for contact tracing during COVID-19, deployed in malls, private buildings, and transport depots across Singapore.
June 2019 - Sept 2021
INTERACTION DESIGNER
PebbleRoad Pte. Ltd.
Contributed to digital transformation projects by designing tools and workflows that empowered businesses and their teams.
Created high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes using an existing design system.
Supported cross-functional efforts to improve internal processes, upgrade tools, and drive efficient product delivery.
May 2018 - April 2019
APPLICATION ENGINEER - FRONT-END / UX
Popular eLearning Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Led UX strategy across multiple projects, from early concepts to high-fidelity designs
Researched mobile and web design trends to inform e-commerce experiences and design decisions.
Delivered end-to-end solutions, including front-end implementation and gamification features to boost engagement.
Apr 2012 - April 2018
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II / APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd., ROHQ
Designed and implemented two systems, the Component Engineering Alternate Source Database and the Emerson Climate Technologies Engineering Database Site.
Feb 2009 - Feb 2012
SKILLS & TOOLS
• Figma • Sketch • Adobe XD • Jira • Hotjar • Miro • Zeroheight • Design System • Design Thinking • Interaction Design • Usability Testing • Responsive Design • User Testing • User Research • Prototyping • Information Design • Wireframing • Accessibility Standards • Pattern Libraries • Journey Mapping • Visual Design • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • PHP • WordPress • Power BI • Component Libraries • User Flows • Content Strategy • Cross‑functional Collaboration
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Design Thinking (with Distinction)
Emeritus Institute of Management
Human-Computer Interaction - HCI (with Distinction)
Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
User Research - Methods & Best Practices (with Distinction)
Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering
Technological University of the Philippines Visayas