As a Cirque du Soleil performer, I created and performed multiple solo acts across three world-renowned shows, bringing my work to audiences in over 40 countries. This journey immersed me in a wide array of cultures, teaching me not only how to connect with people across different backgrounds but also how to adapt quickly to new environments and expectations. Performing at such a high level required precision, creativity, and resilience, qualities that I continue to draw upon in my design career.

Beyond solo performances, Cirque was a deeply collaborative environment. Each show was a massive team effort that demanded trust, constant communication, and seamless coordination between acrobats, technicians, directors, and designers. I learned how to contribute my unique strengths while respecting the shared vision of the group, balancing individuality with collective success. This ability to work within diverse, high-performing teams has been invaluable in my transition to product design, where alignment with cross-functional partners is essential.

This background has equipped me to blend the aesthetics of performance and theater with the visual clarity and intuitive flow required in interface design. Just as I once captivated audiences on stage, I now focus on engaging users through thoughtful, human-centered design.

In my current role as a product designer in the San Francisco Bay Area, I leverage my capacity to empathize with users, deeply understanding their needs, frustrations, and aspirations. This empathy, paired with a performer’s instinct for storytelling and experience in high-stakes teamwork, enables me to identify problems, design effective solutions, and push boundaries to create products that are not only functional but also truly desirable and memorable for their users.