Principal UX Architect

Graphic Design Professional Cary, North Carolina, United States

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Principal UX Architect & Technical Design Leader | 20+ Years Experience

I am a systems-oriented architect specializing in the "invisible design" of complex, high-consequence enterprise platforms. I focus on environments where data density is high and clarity is a requirement for safety and speed. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between engineering infrastructure and the end-user, ensuring that large data sets feel natural, performant, and trustworthy.

Recent Execution: I am currently architecting EpochEarth, an AI-augmented, high-fidelity mapping system that visualizes global seismic and tsunami activity. This project utilizes USGS/NOAA temporal data buffering and JSON caching to manage high-velocity data streams, demonstrating my ability to design the "data-to-UI pipeline" for real-time, high-stakes environments.

Core Competencies:
Systems Architecture: Expert at translating complex backend constraints (latency, caching, performance tuning) into intuitive information architecture for specialists.

Technical Design Leadership: I foster "Make to Think" cultures within Agile/Scrum environments, operating as the "virtual pen" of the squad to integrate design logic directly into the technical backlog.

Cross-Industry Synthesis: 20 years of experience architecting solutions for DNA sequencing, global pharmaceutical launches, EdTech, and government infrastructure.

Accessible & Rigorous Standards: Hands-on advocate for WCAG compliance and performance-driven UX that prioritizes cognitive ease under pressure.

I am focused on leveraging my 20 years of architectural mastery to scale high-performing, technically-literate design organizations that bridge the divide between complex infrastructure and the end-user.

Expectations

I am looking for a high-consequence, data-dense environment where UX is treated as a core architectural function rather than a surface-layer utility. My ideal role involves:

Complex Problem Spaces: I thrive when tasked with making "impossible" amounts of datasuch as security telemetry, medical records, or real-time sensor feedsintuitive and actionable for expert users.

A "Make to Think" Culture: I seek an organization that values rapid prototyping, experimentation, and collaborative "group-think" over siloed hand-offs.

Technical Partnership: I am looking for a cross-functional environment where I can partner deeply with Engineering and Product to influence the "data-to-UI pipeline," ensuring the product is performant, accessible, and resilient.

Mentorship & Growth: I enjoy coaching design teams to become more technically literate and helping them integrate seamlessly into Agile/Scrum squads as "virtual pens" and strategic partners.

Mission-Driven Innovation: Whether its Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, or Health, I am motivated by projects that require high-agency execution and have a tangible impact on safety, speed, or human understanding.