20+ Years of Experience
I help unlock the power of human-centered design and cross-functional teams.
I believe that effective leadership involves managing our energy and that of others. To unleash this energy, creativity is the key. When we nurture and tap into our creative energy, it becomes a powerful force for change, enabling us to break free from past constraints and discover new possibilities.
Product Visionary
Successful teams align around a shared vision. With a futurist bend, I explore technology trends and analogs coupled with customer insights to push on “business as usual.” The resultant experiences motivate teams and improve customers’ lives and the bottom line.
Creative Catalyst
The Industrial Revolution led to efficiencies at the expense of innovation. Gifted with a neurodivergent mind, I unleash the creativity locked within—resulting in increased agility, collaboration, and diverse ideas and solutions. After all, we weren’t meant to work on assembly lines.
Quality Driven
Great designers navigate multiple levels of zoom. As a visual and UI designer by trade, I’m able to navigate the surface layer and ensure experiences adhere to brand standards and design principles while maintaining a high bar for quality experiences.
Systems Thinker
Small changes have a ripple effect across the end-to-end experience. With a Master of Science in Information Technology, I’m naturally adept at wrangling complexity and ensuring the underlying systems and touch points support the customer’s journey.
AWARD-WINNING RESULTS
When teams feel safe and unencumbered to take risks, creativity and innovation flourish. I’ve had the pleasure of leading teams that have created significant impact—including removing overdraft fees and empowering parents and kids to be money-wise. Oh, and we won some awards along the way.
Elizabeth Warren
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A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
I've been trusted by some of the best in the industry.
George Abbott
SVP of Product /
Justworks
"Daniel thinks deeply about how to approach a problem clearly, coherently, and persuasively. This improves the work's quality and enables him to lead effectively within and across large teams."
Milissa Tarquini
Chief Design Officer / Truist Financial
"Daniel's greatest strengths are storytelling and user advocacy. He's always looking to do right by customers—whether design improvements, policy, or strategic direction—and deftly connects it with how it will benefit the company."
Melvin Johnson
Product Designer / WhatsApp
"Daniel has a true gift for leading with humanity and empathy. He has the unique ability to identify the strengths of individuals and then effectively align them with the broader goals of the team. Working with him was one of my career's most enjoyable and productive experiences."
Jeremy Rephlo
Product Manager / WhatsApp
"Daniel pushes against conventional thinking within an organization and he persuades others to follow a more compelling vision of the future. This and his caring leadership style enable him to attract and lead exceptional talent."