"Steve's design expertise helped me gain offers at some of the top companies in tech."
I've managed and mentored hundreds of designers who now lead teams at Meta, IBM, GoodRx, and Best Buy. With 20 years designing enterprise products in FinTech, Travel, Defense, Security, and AI—I help designers master complexity and advance to strategic roles where politics matter as much as pixels.

After evaluating thousands of portfolios and managing both teams and mentees, I know exactly where designers get stuck and how to architect the breakthrough. I specialize in turning designers into strategists. At CareerFoundry, I have a 4.97/5 rating with 350+ reviews, and I have dozens of glowing reviews on LinkedIn.

I specialize in:

1. Complex Enterprise UX - Navigating data-heavy industries where your users are expert skeptics and organizational politics shape what ships

2. Leadership & Team Building - Transitioning from IC to Manager, scaling healthy teams, and learning to make strategic trade-offs instead of perfect solutions

3. Modern Research - Leveraging AI-driven analysis and Voice of the Customer to drive product strategy

4. Career Roadmap - Designing a learning path that sticks, building portfolios that show strategic impact, and positioning yourself for senior roles

Here are some quotes from past co-workers, direct reports, and mentees, highlighting what you can expect:

"Steve's strategic insights made all the difference — how to leverage transferable skills, set myself apart, and understand the details that make or break a portfolio." — Alexandra C., UX Content Designer, GoodRX, Ex-X(Twitter), Ex-Uber

He creates a collaborative and supportive environment where people do their best work... innovative processes and tools that push boundaries." — Chris P., Principal Product Designer, Walmart

"Steve doesn’t just offer advice, but challenges you to think beyond the obvious and create solutions that 'wow' everyone." — Emilio A., Principal UX Designer at Oracle

"One of those rare UX leaders who perfectly balances a high-level vision with meticulous execution." — Bryan N., Director of Engineering

Feel free to reach out to me and ask any questions. Let's get started!