VP of Product Design | Building AI Design Systems & Agent-Based Product Experiences

With over 20 years of experience in the design industry, I specialize in building high-performing design organizations and leading the end-to-end strategy for complex, interconnected product ecosystems. As Vice President of Product Design at MSCI Inc., I currently drive the design execution for the Private Assets vertical, supporting institutional investors through sophisticated data management, portfolio analytics, and reporting solutions.

Bridging Craft and Innovation

My approach is defined by a commitment to high-level craft and the integration of emerging technologies. I lead a pod-based team of product designers where I prioritize embedding AI into our design-to-code workflows. By treating AI as a foundational layer rather than just a feature, we are accelerating delivery and creating smarter, more adaptive user experiences that allow users to navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.

Strategic Leadership & Design Operations

I thrive in environments where the boundaries between design, product, and engineering blur, rooted in a leadership style that builds user-centered, data-driven cultures from the ground up. My current work focuses on scaling AI-driven design systems and agent-based product experiences by leveraging tools like Claude, Lovable and Figma Make to rethink value delivery.

Mentorship & The Future of Design

Beyond product strategy, I am passionate about the evolution of the designer's role. I believe designers are becoming builders who shape experiences directly from concept to code. I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of talent—teaching UX/UI principles, fostering innovation, and helping designers find their bold point of view in an AI-augmented world.

Research Driven Product Design

As a UX leader, I prioritize deep user understanding as the cornerstone of successful product design. To achieve this, I employ a flexible research approach, leveraging a variety of methods including user interviews, surveys and usability testing.

I believe in adapting my research strategy to the resources available. When direct user access is limited, I may turn to AI tools and internal teams for insights. Additionally, industry knowledge and expertise can provide valuable starting points. My unwavering goal is to comprehensively understand our users, and I'm always exploring new avenues to achieve this objective.

Continuous Validation for User-Centric Excellence

Once we have a solid understanding of our users, I employ a continuous validation process to ensure that our designs are effective, user-friendly, and aligned with business objectives.To validate the effectiveness of our designs, I employ a comprehensive suite of methodologies including usability testing, heatmaps, user interviews, A/B testing and user feedback. By analyzing these data points, I am able to ensure that our designs meet high usability standards, align with user expectations, and contribute to our business objectives. This validation process also serves as an opportunity to identify friction points, gaps, or areas for improvement, allowing us to refine our designs and continuously move closer to a truly user-centric product.