Couchbase is a NoSQL database that powers things like the iTunes store. As the Couchbase developers added features over the years like Text Search, Indexing, Analytics, etc., I researched, designed, tested, and co-wrote the interface code for Database Admin and Developer tools.
Recently I invented an ai assistant for the Couchbase Query Workbench (Couchbase iQ) that assists writing SQL++ queries and can also generate fake datasets, self-correct its answers, and as usual, is a darn good explainer. I learned wherever I could, like everyone else: Google AI conference last year, other people's case studies, etc. With a developer partner, I went through the usual stages of LLM learning until we had some baseline tests, error correction loops, and RAG working. It was released after a few month's work.
As the sole UX Designer at Couchbase when I began, I also donated my time to helping Marketing with design and quantitative research for the .com website, landing pages, etc.; helped revise and test the documentation content and presentation; and co-led efforts to keep open communications and consistent design across verticals (Couchbase User Experience Group).
► Re-designed & re-coded the on-premise UI (NOT Capella) with FlexBox, icon fonts, and a modified Material Design approach
► Re-branded the main product & continued to evolve the design language
► Research customers' use cases and test prototypes with them
► Hired, managed, mentored designers.
► Design, test, code, test and repeat....!
