Creative technologist · Minneapolis, MN

Ideas into
experiences.

I bring complex ideas to life through UX, prototyping, front-end development, and AI-assisted workflows. From early concepts to polished demos, I make digital experiences tangible.

25+ years creating digital experiencesUX · Prototyping · Development · AIAvailable for select opportunities
02 / About

Creative thinking.
Technical follow-through.

I'm a resourceful creative technologist with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into compelling digital experiences. I work across UX, front-end development, prototyping, and AI-assisted workflows to rapidly build polished demos and proof-of-concepts.

A trusted creative and technical partner for marketing and sales teams — equally comfortable shaping an early idea, translating design intent into an interface, or building the prototype that helps everyone see what's possible.
03 / Capabilities

Tools for moving ideas forward.

A multidisciplinary skill set across design, code, emerging tools, and delivery.

UX & Prototyping

Figma, Sketch, Axure, Proto.io, high-fidelity prototypes, interactive demos, design systems.

Front-end Development

HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, jQuery, responsive interfaces.

AI & Automation

AI-assisted development, prompt development, rapid prototyping, agentic workflows.

Tools & Platforms

VS Code, Git, AWS, Azure, Docker, Lando, Google Colab, Camtasia.

Accessibility

WCAG, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, screen-reader compatibility.

Creative Production

Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, Final Cut, video editing, screen capture.

04 / Experience

Experience that connects disciplines.

JAN 2005 — PRESENT
Minneapolis, MN

Senior UX Developer

Crux Collaborative
  • Lead UX, design, and development for web and mobile applications, high-fidelity prototypes, and interactive demos.
  • Use AI tools daily to accelerate ideation, prototyping, and production workflows.
  • Build responsive, accessible interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams on strategies and technical solutions.
  • Contribute to UX libraries and component systems; guide work from concept through delivery.
JAN 2000 — DEC 2005
Edina, MN

Senior Lead Front-End Developer

Larsen Design + Interactive
  • Developed interactive HTML/JS annual reports and websites for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Coordinated design and development projects across offices, leading teams of developers and designers.
  • Created technical web standards documentation to improve consistency and streamline production.
Education
School of Communication Arts — MinneapolisVideo compositing, 3D animation, Design · 1992–1994
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesOrganic Chemistry / Music Composition · 1989–1992
05 / Contact

Have something interesting in mind?

I'm always interested in thoughtful projects, new collaborations, and opportunities to make useful things happen.