About Me

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I’m a product-focused designer with 8+ years of experience as a frontend engineer at Microsoft.

While building user interfaces, I became increasingly interested in the design decisions that shape how people interact with products. Over time, I found myself drawn to the creative and problem-solving aspects of product design—thinking deeply about user needs, simplifying complex workflows, and crafting experiences that feel intuitive and meaningful.

My background in engineering allows me to approach design with a strong understanding of technical feasibility, system thinking, and collaboration with development teams. I enjoy designing solutions that are not only thoughtful for users, but also practical to build and scale.

I graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Science in Computer Science, and a minor in Industrial Design. In 2025, I also completed a Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design at the University of Washington. My education and background have helped me foster a passion for creativity, problem solving, and helping others!

Outside of work, I love to travel, play with my two cats, go to fitness classes, and try new restaurants. As a local content creator, I also share my food and travel adventures with over 120K followers across Instagram and TikTok, where I enjoy building community and storytelling through visual content.

My Journey

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2017–2026
💻 Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Microsoft

Built and shipped user interfaces while collaborating closely with
designers and product teams. At Microsoft I worked on various products including Copilot for Sales, Email AI Agents, Azure Storage, and OneDrive/SharePoint.

2025
🎓 Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design
University of Washington

Learned user-centered design, prototyping, research, information architecture, accessibility, and visual design through a hands-on capstone project.

2025–Present
🎨 Product Design Projects

Creating independent UX case studies exploring AI,
discovery systems, and real-world usability problems.

Design Philosophy

I approach design through a blend of product thinking, technical understanding, and user empathy.

🎯 Clarity over complexity
I prioritize simple, intuitive experiences that reduce cognitive load.

⚙️ Design with feasibility in mind
My engineering background helps me design solutions that can realistically be built and scaled.

🔄 Iterate quickly
I use rapid prototyping to test ideas early and refine designs through feedback.

💡 Solve real problems
I focus on identifying meaningful user needs before jumping to solutions.

Content Creation

In the summer of 2018, I began my Instagram account @monmon.eats. What began as a food diary, quickly became a journey into content creation, video editing, and working with local restaurants and brands! Since then I have gained a following of over 140K followers across both Instagram & TikTok, and I have worked with some amazing brands like Alaska Airlines, Uber, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Pike Place Market.