Leading the UX strategy and execution for cutting-edge Gemini integrations across Google’s multi-device ecosystem - XR glasses, smartwatches, cars, and more, shaping novel interaction by bringing multimodal AI to the most personal and contextual platforms directly into users' daily lives.

Highlights:

• Pioneered Ambient AI for Wearables: Directed the launch of Gemini for wrist-worn devices, including developing the industry-leading "Raise to Talk" feature on Pixel Watch 4, enabling the most intuitive, gesture-based AI interaction for users on the move.

• Transformed the In-Vehicle Experience: Spearheaded the integration of Gemini for driving, delivering a hands-free, voice-first companion that enables drivers to stay productive and safe while navigating.

• Led Gemini integration with Android OS and Google apps, increasing user engagement by enabling better contextual and in-the-moment user experience.

• Launched a secure hands-free Gemini experience without unlocking a phone by developing a novel authentication method that balances convenience and user data protection.

• Launched redesigned Google Assistant on Android Auto to help drivers access information and complete tasks more safely and efficiently via intuitive multi-modal conversation while driving.

• Active mentor for GFSA(Google for Startups Accelerator), hosted a UX design and product inclusion workshop for small start-ups.

• Spearheaded the development of a brand-new Google Assistant UX for Google’s first Pixel Watch product from ideation to global shipping

• Directed Google Assistant’s hearables(voice only & hands free) UX for Pixel Buds

• Defined and designed new Google Assistant framework and experience on Pixel 4, shifting from app model to OS layer model

• Directed user experience designs for the Samsung smart watch line-up; Gear Sport, Gear S3 & S2 & S, and Gear 2. The world best circular and rotating bezel UX

• Directed user experience designs for the Samsung fitness band line-up; Gear Fit2 & Pro, Gear Fit, and the Samsung hearable line-up; Gear IconX

• Directed Tizen wearable platform OS UX for the Samsung wearable products and its SDK(Software Development Kit)

• Directed user experience designs for Gear VR(Virtual Reality) and its applications(Gallery, Browser, Notifications, etc.), 2014&2015

PRODUCT AWARDS

• Samsung Gear Sport

: Innovation Award, CES 2018

• Samsung Gear IconX 2018

: Innovation Award, CES 2018

• Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro

: Innovation Award, CES 2018

• Samsung Gear Fit2

: iF Design Award, 2017 (https://ifworlddesignguide.com/entry/208267-samsung-gear-fit2-ux)

: Innovation Award, CES 2017

• Samsung Gear S3

: Best Innovation Award, CES 2017

• Samsung Gear S2 UX

: IDEA Bronze, 2016 (http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/digital-design/gear-s2-ux)

: Best Connected Consumer Electronic Device, MWC 2016

: Innovation Award, CES 2016

• Samsung Gear Fit UX

: Good Design Award, 2014

• Led user experience designs for Vuforia(Qualcomm’s augmented reality platform) ecosystem, including AR apps, developer management system, and developer portal site

** Delivered a talk titled the UX design for AR at Augmented World Expo conference 2013

• Led user experience designs for BREW ecosystem, including app store mobile clients for end-users, catalog management system for carriers, and developer portal site for developers