// About

Growing up I did Destination Imagination and fell in love with innovation and finding creative ways to deliver functional and aesthetic solutions. As I grew older, I took different turns but I kept that passion alive.
At UC San Diego, I discovered my passion for understanding user behavior and translating it into seamless interactions. I also have a keen interest in psychology, which often influences my work by providing a deeper understanding of user behavior.
My design philosophy centers around empathy and user-centricity. I believe that the best designs come from a deep understanding of users' needs, frustrations, and desires. By prioritizing user research and iterative testing, I ensure that every product I work on not only meets business goals but also delights users.
Through UX design of digital experiences, I can create first-class products with endless possibilities for improvement. I am lucky to have worked for large companies, contributing to development of products for millions of users.

// Experience

[ 2017 – 2020 ]
HCI at UC San Diego

At UC San Diego, I learned from one of the most well known user-centered design professors, Don Norman.

[ Summer 2020 ]
Design Intern at Dexcom

At Dexcom, I lead the design of a new desktop application, focusing on addressing customer pain points.

[ 2021 – 2024 ]
UX Designer at SAP

At SAP, I lead the design of various digital products, focusing on enhancing user experience and increasing customer satisfaction.

UCSD's famous Geisel library named after Dr.Seuss and Mrs.Seuss.

Nick Jonas in a Super Bowl ad showcasing the Dexcom G6 app.

The "Executive Huddle" software employed to manage the stadium.

// Hobbies

I’m an avid sports fan, foodie, and traveler, constantly seeking new experiences and inspiration. These hobbies enrich my creativity and provide a fresh perspective that I bring to my design projects.

Sports

Team sports have been a big source of community and developing teamwork skills.

49ers vs. Packers 2024 Playoffs

Dragon Boat in Vancouver ft. me

Food

I love eating new food and learning the stories behind them.

Cooking at The Paella Club in Barça

Yucatán local restaurant plate

Travel

Traveling is a great source of inspiration for me, and it also helps me unwind.
This summer, I had the privilege of visiting six different countries! 🇮🇹🇳🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇪🇸🇵🇹🇲🇽

Canal in Jordaan in Amsterdam

Cute handshake in streets of Lisbon

Basílica de La Sagrada Familia in Barça

April 25th Bridge in Lisbon, familiar?

Tinum cenote, a deep natural well

// Testimonials

"I worked with David for over a year and was constantly impressed by his work ethic, ability to navigate difficult conversations, and overall talent for creating clean, user-centric designs. I can personally attest to his ability to use Figma for implementing (design) standards, as we worked primarily from Figma for all of our user stories. I would be happy to speak to his skillset in more detail if requested."

- Juliana Garabedian
User Assistance Developer at SAP

"David was such a pleasure to work with! At the time, we were mostly using Adobe XD. Now, we mostly use Figma (a web-based collaboration tool) for the UI & UX Design phases of our projects thanks to David’s influence. Aside from sharing great ideas, tools, insights, and resources, I would highly recommend David for his analytical approach to tasks and his solid grasp of UX design."

- J.D. Talamayan
Web Developer at smartboost

"David is an excellent researcher who has a knack for organizing his data and findings into actionable steps and recommendations. If I were to describe David's work ethic in two words they would be 'effective' and 'efficient'. David is a great and dependable role player."

- Eric Rudeen
Project Manager at smartboost

"I was consistently impressed with David’s dedication to design and user research.
In addition to his great work ethics, he’s also a great listener. He took the time to learn about the Kano Model and conducted surveys, so his team could be informed about what direction their ideas could go."

- Karen Yeung
Senior UX Designer at Dexcom

"David has gifted UX/UI skills. He has demonstrated his ability to think logically and systematically. He has been working with creativity using both data and 'think outside the box' skills. Fantastic work ethic."

- Giovanni Letellier
CEO at smartboost

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