Design & technology

I feel extremely fortunate to have found a career path that aligns with my lifelong passion for technology, markets and design. My curiosity for these fields was sparked when I was 13 after I connected to the internet over dialup. Since then my sense of wonder and excitement for the internet has only deepened over time. This led me to find online tutorials and teach myself to use Photoshop, learn to code websites and make websites for local businesses.

My initial career headed in a different direction, so when the chance came up to switch careers, I seized it. I made the switch by returning to academia and earned a first class master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction. I graduated as a top student and the research I conducted for my dissertation was submitted for publication at several academic conferences.

Working at pioneering fintechs as the industry has rapidly grown has been an incredible learning experience. I learned on the go as I tackled complex problems in areas like payments, cryptocurrency, and alternative investments. I also had the chance to volunteer my skills during the pandemic, by designing a healthcare app which I felt was very personally fulfilling.

My passion for design and technology has led me down an incredibly rewarding career path. I feel extremely fortunate to have found work that fully utilizes my skills and interests, and that continues to challenge and excite me each day. I look forward to continuing to tackle complex problems, learn from pioneering companies, and play a part in building the future of these industries.