Brian's journey in the design landscape has been shaped by his insatiable curiosity and dedication to lifelong learning. This passion has not only led him to curate the widely-acclaimed LinkedIn newsletter, "Me, Myself and UI," but also to establish and lead the vibrant design community, "Always Be Learning."
Brian's expertise lies in design operations, where he excels at integrating design teams seamlessly into cross-functional agile processes. His extensive documentation and efficient design systems have consistently delivered outstanding results.
As a leader, Brian stands out for his hands-on approach. Rather than merely directing from the sidelines, he actively collaborates with his team, co-creating solutions, and ensuring optimal outcomes. His versatility extends beyond design, encompassing business logistics, staffing, project estimation, client relations, hiring, and people management.
Brian embodies the ideal combination of designer and a strategic business leader. His relentless pursuit of excellence ensures that his designs are not only impeccable but also aligned seamlessly with overarching business objectives.
"Brian is dedicated and passionate man of his craft. He's got a knack for combining his keen eye for UI with a MacGyver like curiousity into how he can use tech to make that work at scale.For anyone right now trying to figure out how to think about AI applications, or adding AI into your Design Ops - Brian will lead you into the future."
"I worked closely with Brian during the build of Deloitte Digital. Brian was a subject matter expert and practitioner (showing me the way) in Design, Design System and Product Management. I leaned heavily on Brian to help develop and create the right culture in the Design Studio for people to flourish..."
"Brian's mentorship and collaborative approach have been instrumental in my professional growth. His expertise in presenting, pitching, and selling a vision has greatly impacted my skill set. Additionally, his deep knowledge of product design and innovative mindset have been truly inspiring. As my People Leader, Brian excelled not only as a creative director but also as a knowledgeable mentor..."
"...Throughout the design process Brian was a relentless advocate for the user, ensuring that every decision made would result in something intuitive and understandable. I was impressed with his grasp of the complexity of large, interconnected systems - and to immediately recognize how changes in one area would impact another.
It was a complete pleasure working with Brian, and I can’t recommend him highly enough for any AI project or otherwise."
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