Experience

Digital product and UX/HCI leader with 15+ years of experience designing accessible, research-driven platforms across government, academia, and industry.

CONSUMER DIGITAL PRODUCTS LEAD

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) | Government of Canada

AUG 2024 – Present
  • Lead national digital product strategy aligned with the National Financial Literacy Strategy, translating policy and consumer needs into accessible, user-centred digital platforms.

  • Oversee end-to-end product lifecycles (research, design, delivery, optimization), ensuring compliance with accessibility, privacy, security, and GC standards.

  • Drive research-informed product decisions through usability testing, analytics, and behavioural insights to improve performance, adoption, and user trust.

  • Guide cross-functional teams and stakeholders, mentor practitioners, and report KPIs and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) | Government of Canada

JUN 2019 – AUG 2024
  • Led large-scale digital and organizational transformations by integrating UX/HCI, change management, and stakeholder engagement across enterprise platforms.

  • Directed the redesign and launch of internal tools, playbooks, and applications using research, prototyping, and usability testing to improve adoption and efficiency.

  • Applied change readiness assessments, risk management, and training strategies to ensure sustainable digital transformation.

  • Delivered high-impact solutions under complex operational constraints, improving employee experience and service delivery at scale.

RESEARCH PROGRAM OFFICER

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) | Government of Canada

JAN 2022 – APR 2022
  • Conducted user and stakeholder research to inform content, digital initiatives, and organizational change strategies.

  • Developed evidence-based content strategies and applied SEO best practices to improve discoverability and engagement.

  • Led change readiness assessments, training, and communications to support adoption and organizational alignment.

  • Monitored and evaluated change outcomes, refining strategies for continuous improvement.

PROGRAMMER ANALYST

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) | Government of Canada

JAN 2019 – JUN 2019
  • Contributed to the development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical applications, ensuring system reliability and performance.

  • Supported infrastructure modernization initiatives, including Server 2016 upgrades, improving security and operational efficiency.

  • Designed and implemented internal productivity tools, including a Kanban workflow application.

  • Produced technical documentation and test cases to maintain quality, stability, and best practices.

MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN OFFICER

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) | Government of Canada

SEP 2018 – JAN 2019
  • Designed and delivered user-centred digital experiences through UX/UI design, research, and information architecture.

  • Developed prototypes, multimedia assets, and UX style guides to ensure consistency and usability across platforms.

  • Conducted usability testing, quality assurance, and iterative design refinement.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align visual communication with organizational goals and user needs.

PROFESSOR

Carleton University

SEP 2017 – SEP 2018
  • Taught object-oriented programming using C and C++, covering core concepts such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and memory management.

  • Guided students through hands-on programming assignments focused on problem-solving, algorithmic thinking, and code efficiency.

  • Instructed best practices in software structure, debugging, and performance optimization.

  • Assessed student work and provided technical mentoring to strengthen programming fundamentals and coding discipline.

UI/UX DESIGNER

IBITech Solutions Inc. | Ottawa, Canada

JAN 2011 – JAN 2017
  • Designed and developed user-centred web applications combining UX research, front-end development, and system architecture.

  • Conducted usability testing, SEO optimization, and performance improvements to enhance engagement and discoverability.

  • Built interactive components, prototypes, and scalable design solutions in collaboration with development teams.

  • Managed projects end-to-end, ensuring quality, timelines, and compliance with standards.

PROFESSOR

International University for Sciences and Technology

JUL 2007 – JUL 2010
  • Taught multimedia design with a strong integration of programming and digital production.

  • Guided students in storyboarding, prototyping, and front-end development for interactive systems.

  • Emphasized quality assurance, visual standards, and project management.

  • Integrated emerging design trends and technologies into applied coursework.

PROFESSOR

Jamia Millia University

JUL 2005 – JUL 2007
  • Delivered foundational instruction in programming, web development, and software engineering.

  • Taught hands-on coding practices in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C/C++, and C#.

  • Emphasized best practices, debugging, accessibility, and real-world problem solving.

  • Fostered collaborative learning through applied projects and team-based development.

PROFESSOR

Ibb University

JUL 2002 – JUL 2005
  • Delivered foundational instruction in programming, web development, and software engineering.

  • Taught hands-on coding practices in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C/C++, and C#.

  • Emphasized best practices, debugging, accessibility, and real-world problem solving.

  • Fostered collaborative learning through applied projects and team-based development.