Owned design leadership for the infotainment team. Shaped platform-level strategy and product development across multi-brand in-vehicle HMI ecosystems. Integrated UX direction with cross-functional partners, engineering, system architecture, and regulatory requirements across the full production lifecycle. Presented PoCs to management for full projects.

Client: Volvo Group Design (Volvo Truck North America)

Owned interaction design for digital vehicle systems on next-generation Volvo Group multi-brand platform. Directed end-user feature development, design system initiatives, and usability validation within agile cross-functional teams. Aligned engineering execution with user-centered strategy in a safety-critical environment.

Led the vision and execution of an electric vehicle flagship model, delivering market analysis and brand strategies that created two new design variants and expanded the customer base. Directed the design process from concept sketches to CAD modeling and prototype development, managing vendors for 3D-printed components used in a full-scale prototype showcased at major Los Angeles auto shows. Represented the brand at trade shows, incubators, and nationally as a selected participant on CNBC's Shark Tank in 2017, demonstrating the ability to compete and succeed in the American market.