About
I specialize in enterprise dashboards, design systems, and end-to-end UX, from design thinking workshops to WCAG-compliant prototypes and production-ready component libraries in Figma. I prioritize delivery and quality over process.
Today, I'm the founding designer at a pre-seed AI infrastructure startup, where I build what doesn't exist yet. Previously, I led UX at a global technology and services company for over five years across enterprise and cloud platforms, bringing experience in both enterprise and startup environments.
What I bring to a product team
Strategy & process
Design execution
Collaboration & delivery
More than a designer
I hold a Masters degree in Fine Arts. As an award-winning gallery artist, and a former art professor, I naturally integrate my fine arts skills with my career in UX design.
My background in the arts provides me a superior grasp of color, hierarchy, and composition for complex datasets, which is often missing in purely digital workflows.
Personal life
I live in Mountain View, California, with my husband and our two kitties.
I practice daily meditation, and yoga and love going on pilgrimages to holy places around the world.
Education
Credentials
MFA in Fine Arts
Orenburg, Russia
Bachelor's in Architecture & Interior Design
Orenburg, Russia
Design & programming coursework
Evergreen Valley · San Jose City · Saratoga West Valley colledges
Certifications