// 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

[ Sep 2017 – Dec 2020 ]
B.S. HCI at UC San Diego

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

[ Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 ]
Design Intern at Dexcom

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

[ Sep 2021 – Jun 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.

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

The "Executive Huddle" software employed to manage Levi's stadium.

Slides showcasing a range of projects where I deliver research-driven, user-centric solutions.
Highlights include:
• Enterprise SaaS: Transforming SAP Data Custodian with modern UI designs and seamless adoption of the latest design system, resulting in improved usability and product scalability.
Healthcare Innovation: Designing Dexcom's first desktop app, enabling diabetes patients to access glucose data conveniently while working.
Data Visualization & Research: From a dashboard for the San Jose Sharks to international design thinking workshops, see how I craft impactful designs and pinpoint design opportunities.

// 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.
In 2024, I had the joy of visiting six different countries! 🇮🇹🇳🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇪🇸🇵🇹🇲🇽

Canal in Jordaan, Amsterdam

Cute handshake in streets of Lisbon

Basílica de La Sagrada Familia in Barça

April 25th Bridge in Lisbon, look 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 tasked with addressing some of the most challenging UX issues we had been facing. His ability to quickly identify problems and deliver effective, user-centered solutions was nothing short of impressive. David consistently outperformed all previous UX designers I had worked with during my four years in the role."

- Nam Truong
QA Lead at SAP

"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 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

"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

Reach out to me via email or LinkedIn about open roles!