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Experience

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  MRKD.dj

  Fractional CPO

  Apr 2025 - Present

  MRKD.dj offers a unique platform combining social networking, remix editing, and rights management for music, enabling artists to create and share remixes while protecting their rights.

  • Led Product Design and Management, pioneering the world-first Digital Rights and Royalty Management Music Platform for blockchain and AI-enabled systems.
  • Successfully launched the platform at NYTech Week June 2025, showcasing a swift and effective product development process from concept to market launch.
  • Built the product team from scratch, exemplifying strong leadership in recruiting and guiding a high-performing team dedicated to innovation in music technology.
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  Techstars

  Product Design & Design Management Mentor

  Jun 2022 - Present

  Techstars, a global platform for investment and innovation, focuses on empowering startups and entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network.

  • Facilitated product audits and design evaluations, enhancing the program's effectiveness in preparing startups for market challenges.
  • Successfully recruited and mentored high-performing product teams, boosting development efficiency and market readiness.
  • Contributed to the program's mission in addressing modern labor market challenges with innovative technologies.
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  GROUP OF HUMANS®

  Product Design Lead

  Jan 2021 - Present

  GROUP OF HUMANS® is a creative collective of experts from diverse fields, working together to solve challenges through design, strategy, and innovation for global clients.

  • Directed a multidisciplinary team in launching a B2B2C SaaS platform, improving feature adoption and user engagement.
  • Played a pivotal role in successfully raising funds, highlighting proficiency in presenting and promoting innovative solutions to potential investors.
  • Contributed to increasing the company's client portfolio and market presence through expert guidance and strategic project implementations.
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  TAILORU Collective

  Product Design Lead

  Jun 2019 - Present

  A collective of researchers and designers focused on launching equity-driven tech products for startups and impact-driven companies, leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies.

  • Spearheaded the design and launch/relaunch of 20 startups, significantly contributing to their achievement in securing initial customers, funding, and a 10x user base growth.
  • Managed up to 5 concurrent research and design projects, showcasing exceptional project management and multitasking abilities.
  • Introduced AI-enabled digital products, demonstrating proficiency in AI applications and commitment to advancing technology for social impact.
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  DeltaGen

  Startup Product Design Advisor

  Aug 2024 - Apr 2025

  DeltaGen innovates in the B2B space by harnessing AI to accelerate human decision-making processes, particularly in the M&A realm.

  • Advised startup founders and designers on leveraging AI to refine the M&A process, enhancing decision-making efficiencies.
  • Contributed to development cycles with consistent monthly check-ins, ensuring adherence to tangible deliverables.
  • Facilitated the successful application of AI in product development, influencing the startup's strategic direction and innovation capacity.
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  Merit America

  Head of Experience Design

  Aug 2023 - May 2025

  Merit America provides innovative, flexible training programs designed to bridge the gap between talented, underrepresented individuals and meaningful, high-paying careers.

  • Led the Incubation practice, integrating AI technology in educational materials to streamline learning and increase retention rates.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of ML and AI models, improving course completion and satisfaction.
  • Launched multiple career tracks and coaching platforms, demonstrating a significant impact on career readiness and access to new technologies.

• Maryland Institute College of Art

  Adjunct Faculty - User Experience Product Management

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  The Maryland Institute College of Art is a leader in visual arts education, nurturing creative talent and fostering innovation across disciplines.

  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive curriculum on UX Product Management, merging practical design skills with business strategy.
  • Achieved high course completion and satisfaction rates, reflecting effective teaching methods and student engagement.

• UncommonGood

  Head of User Experience

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

  UncommonGood offers a robust SaaS platform designed to optimize productivity for small businesses, freelancers, and nonprofits by integrating operations, project management, and marketing tools.

  • Led a team in designing and launching a comprehensive B2B2C SaaS platform, enhancing organizational productivity and integration.
  • Achieved a successful product launch contributing to a significant increase in user acquisition and engagement.
  • Played a key role in a thriving startup environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt and innovate within the competitive SaaS market.
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  Flatiron School

  Lead Instructor - User Experience / User Interface Design (UX/UI)

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Flatiron School prepares students for careers in tech through rigorous curriculum in coding, data science, and cybersecurity, providing direct paths to high-demand jobs.

  • Mentored 50+ students with a focus on real-time project-based learning, achieving exceptional course completion rates.
  • Facilitated successful client projects, illustrating real-world application of skills learned and a high standard of instructional excellence.
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  TAILORU Technology

  Founder - TAILOAR Augmented Reality Patent-Granted, Computer Vision

  May 2018 - Aug 2023

  TAILORU Technology revolutionizes custom clothing industry through cutting-edge AR and computer vision solutions, making custom tailoring accessible and reducing return rates.

  • Created and patented TAILOAR, dramatically reducing return rates by 30% and boosting engagement by 25% through precise user-led measurements.
  • Successfully transitioned from ideation to market, providing a tech-forward solution for the custom-made clothing journey.
  • Made custom tailoring more accessible and efficient, showcasing the potential of AR and computer vision in revolutionizing the fashion industry.