I'm a hands-on design leader combining strategic vision with craft to drive impact across consumer, enterprise, and AI platforms.
Companies I've led design for
Designing experiences where artificial intelligence augments human judgment—balancing automation with agency, and insight with trust.
Translating ambiguity into vision—connecting north stars, metrics, and mechanisms to drive meaningful outcomes.
Coaching teams to think bigger, work smarter, and design with purpose. Championing a culture where design is a team sport.
Jay was my manager at AWS, and his mentorship was transformative for my career in designing for AI and intelligent systems. What made him exceptional was how he embodied his ‘design is a team sport’ philosophy — creating an environment where I felt empowered to ask questions, experiment, and push boundaries. He challenged me to think bigger and connect my work to broader product strategy and organizational impact.
Nicole Warner
Sr. UX Designer
AWS
Jay is one of those rare design leaders who operates effectively at both the Principal IC and Design Manager levels. His work is thoughtful, systems-oriented, and grounded in a strong understanding of user needs and business objectives. What distinguishes him is his ability to calibrate his style to the situation — stepping in with hands-on expertise when it accelerates progress, and stepping back to create space for others to lead.
Randy Kincaid
Lead UX Designer
AWS
Jay is a true thought leader — curious, always learning, and bringing fresh perspectives to the team. He has an ability to see around corners, anticipating challenges before they become problems and designing for where things are going, not just where they are. What I appreciate most is how he shows up as a partner: collaborative without ego, open to feedback, and genuinely invested in the success of the product and the people around him.
Sam De La Garza
Software Development Manager
Amazon
Open to Principal and Director-level design leadership and advisory roles.
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