UX for the AI Era
Director-level UX leader with 20+ years at HP, Autodesk and VMware. Building privacy-first tools and helping companies design AI experiences people actually trust.
Services I Offer
- Experience Design Consulting
- Usability Heuristic Reviews
- Small site design and build
- ... and, of course, open to full time
Featured Work
Select case studies from my time at Autodesk
Taming the AI/ML Hype Cycle
Yesterday it was machine learning and chatbots. Today it's AI and agents. How do we explore and experiment without giving up judgement?
Building Teams for Strategy and Execution
How do companies get the most from the varied talent they hire? How can team members feel more valued for their expertise?
Influencing the Org with IA
Organizational structures can influence digital experiences. The inverse is true as well.
Current Projects
What I'm actively working on
RTT (Remember That Time)
A privacy-first collective memory app for families and close groups — end-to-end encrypted, no ads, no data monetization.
Resume Tailoring Agent
An AI-powered agent that tailors resumes and cover letters to specific job descriptions, optimizing for both ATS systems and human reviewers.
Portfolio Site
This site — built from scratch in Next.js with a content workflow designed around Word docs and a custom doc generator.
Articles
Thinking out loud on AI, UX, and the space between
Managing AI Bias with Context
As more designers leverage AI to help build products, understanding how to control the drift present in all AI becomes critical.
6 min read
Collaborative Strategy with Agile
A collaborative team is a great thing, but they need a process flexible enough to deliver on their various strengths.
8 min read
My Management Philosophy
It is relatively easy to say that you are a people-first manager, but what does that mean and how can you also deliver results?
5 min readWhat People Say
Scott is an exceptional design leader who combines deep strategic thinking with genuine care for his team. His ability to navigate complex enterprise challenges while keeping the user at the center is remarkable.
I found (Scott's) approach to design and technical integration flawless; incorporating input from those on the project team while maintaining the vision. I would highly recommend him…
Scott is the kind of leader who inspires you to do your best work because you know he's genuinely invested in your success. Any team would be fortunate to have Scott's strategic thinking, design expertise, and people-first leadership.
Scott brought real rigor to project process, working to bring product management and design into better alignment and shared ways of working.
Scott is a visionary leader who possesses a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution. His leadership style is both empowering and inclusive, fostering a collaborative environment where every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best work. It has been a privilege to work with him.
Let's work together
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow design and tech enthusiasts.