UX & Product Designer
UX & Product Designer
Behind the Screens: Experience, Skills & Tools Behind the Work
Behind the Screens: Experience, Skills & Tools Behind the Work
Professional Summary
Product Designer with 9+ years of experience across UX/product design, digital marketing, and business strategy, bringing structure to complex problems and driving measurable outcomes through user-centered digital experiences. I lead design for web, mobile, and learning products, with expertise in information architecture, workflow design, prototyping, usability testing, and accessibility. A collaborative leader known for owning the end-to-end lifecycle, from discovery and data-driven validation to high-fidelity execution and engineering handoff.
Skills
Tools & Technologies
Figma
Figma
FigJam
FigJam
Figma Make
Figma Make
Accessibility (WGAC 2.1)
Accessibility (WGAC 2.1)
Optimal Workshop
Optimal Workshop
Framer
Framer
Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)
Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)
Fundamentals of HTML
Fundamentals of HTML
AI Tools (Perplexity, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude)
AI Tools (Perplexity, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude)
Canva
Canva
Design & Business Strategy
Cross Functional Communication
Cross Functional Communication
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Product Strategy
Product Strategy
User Research & Synthesis
User Research & Synthesis
Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Experience
UX Product Designer | Eric Karpich Design
Norwalk, CT | July 2024 - Present
o Designed and launched a website for a construction consulting company that increased traffic and generated more inquiries through improved user experience, clearer messaging, and a more effective information structure.
o Led end-to-end design for a mobile app, from discovery and problem definition through final UI and interactive prototyping, demonstrating full ownership of product features from concept to delivery.
o Conducted user research to identify pain points, validate assumptions, and uncover opportunities to improve usability, clarity, and user engagement.
o Defined user flows and information architecture to simplify complex tasks and create more intuitive, efficient navigation.
o Created wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma, using AI tools to support research synthesis, brainstorming, and early concept exploration while keeping final decisions grounded in user needs and product goals.
Growth Product Manager | Data Axle
Rye Brook, NY | January 2016 – June 2025
o Managed a portfolio of 10+ clients, balancing stakeholder communication, execution, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
o Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and external stakeholders to support digital initiatives, streamline execution, and improve user experiences at scale.
o Used user data, behavioral insights, and segmentation analysis to better understand audience needs and inform customer focused product decisions that improved engagement and relevance.
o Contributed to experimentation and A/B testing by supporting hypothesis development, performance analysis, and iterative optimization to help drive stronger results.
o Ensured data accuracy and quality in partnership with internal teams, supporting more reliable decision-making and consistent user experiences across key touchpoints.
Education
UX Academy
Designlab | Remote | December 2025
o Formalized 9 years of practical product experience through rigorous application of advanced HCD methodologies, end-to-end user research, and comprehensive product case studies.
o Designed a new feature for a fast-casual restaurant app, redesigned a local golf course website, and created an end-to-end adult league sports management app.
Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing / Interactive Marketing
Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | May 2012
o WCSU Marketing Club
o Men’s Ice Hockey Team
o Dean's List
Certifications
Designlab: AI For UX Design
April 2026 | Credential ID ECc69f
BrainStation: AI For Designers
February 2026 |
Credential ID 830-870-297
Experience
UX Product Designer | Eric Karpich Design
Norwalk, CT | July 2024 - Present
o Designed and launched a website for a construction consulting company that increased traffic and generated more inquiries
through improved user experience, clearer messaging, and a more effective information structure.
o Led end-to-end design for a mobile app, from discovery and problem definition through final UI and interactive prototyping,
demonstrating full ownership of product features from concept to delivery.
o Conducted user research to identify pain points, validate assumptions, and uncover opportunities to improve usability, clarity,
and user engagement.
o Defined user flows and information architecture to simplify complex tasks and create more intuitive, efficient navigation.
o Created wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma, using AI tools to support research synthesis,
brainstorming, and early concept exploration while keeping final decisions grounded in user needs and product goals.
Growth Product Manager | Data Axle
Rye Brook, NY | January 2016 – June 2025
o Managed a portfolio of 10+ clients, balancing stakeholder communication, execution, and on-time delivery across multiple
concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
o Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and external stakeholders to support digital initiatives,
streamline execution, and improve user experiences at scale.
o Used user data, behavioral insights, and segmentation analysis to better understand audience needs and inform customer-
focused product decisions that improved engagement and relevance.
o Contributed to experimentation and A/B testing by supporting hypothesis development, performance analysis, and iterative
optimization to help drive stronger results.
o Ensured data accuracy and quality in partnership with internal teams, supporting more reliable decision-making and consistent
user experiences across key touchpoints.
Education
UX Academy
Designlab | Remote | December 2025
o Formalized 9 years of practical product experience through rigorous application of advanced HCD methodologies, end-to-end
user research, and comprehensive product case studies.
o Designed a new feature for a fast-casual restaurant app, redesigned a local golf course website, and created an end-to-end
adult league sports management app.
Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing / Interactive Marketing
Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | May 2012
o WCSU Marketing Club
o Men’s Ice Hockey Team
o Dean's List
Certifications
Designlab: AI For UX Design
April 2026 | Credential ID ECc69f
BrainStation: AI For Designers
February 2026 | Credential ID 830-870-297
Experience
UX Product Designer | Eric Karpich Design
Norwalk, CT | July 2024 - Present
o Designed and launched a website for a construction consulting company that increased traffic and generated more inquiries through improved user experience, clearer messaging, and a more effective information structure.
o Led end-to-end design for a mobile app, from discovery and problem definition through final UI and interactive prototyping, demonstrating full ownership of product features from concept to delivery.
o Conducted user research to identify pain points, validate assumptions, and uncover opportunities to improve usability, clarity, and user engagement.
o Defined user flows and information architecture to simplify complex tasks and create more intuitive, efficient navigation.
o Created wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma, using AI tools to support research synthesis, brainstorming, and early concept exploration while keeping final decisions grounded in user needs and product goals.
Growth Product Manager | Data Axle
Rye Brook, NY | January 2016 – June 2025
o Managed a portfolio of 10+ clients, balancing stakeholder communication, execution, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
o Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and external stakeholders to support digital initiatives, streamline execution, and improve user experiences at scale.
o Used user data, behavioral insights, and segmentation analysis to better understand audience needs and inform customer focused product decisions that improved engagement and relevance.
o Contributed to experimentation and A/B testing by supporting hypothesis development, performance analysis, and iterative optimization to help drive stronger results.
o Ensured data accuracy and quality in partnership with internal teams, supporting more reliable decision-making and consistent user experiences across key touchpoints.
Education
UX Academy
Designlab | Remote | December 2025
o Formalized 9 years of practical product experience through rigorous application of advanced HCD methodologies, end-to-end user research, and comprehensive product case studies.
o Designed a new feature for a fast-casual restaurant app, redesigned a local golf course website, and created an end-to-end adult league sports management app.
Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing / Interactive Marketing
Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | May 2012
o WCSU Marketing Club
o Men’s Ice Hockey Team
o Dean's List