Infrastructure
AI systems that streamline Design Systems, research and discovery.
Currently leading AI transformation at Realtor.comCurrently leading Design and AI transformation at Realtor.com
Building the conditionsfor teams to thrive.
I'm a maker who leads. I build design teams, drive their transformation, and ship products people love.I'm a maker who leads. I build high-performing Design teams, drive AI
transformation and ship products people love.
20years designing products people love and use.
10years in leadership, building high performing teamsyears in leadership, building and growing high performing teams
190million people
using products
i've shipped, weekly.
using products
i've shipped, weekly.
Testimonials
Stephen drove teams to deliver industry-leading experiences that changed how customers perceived the world's largest company. And he did it with a kindness and clarity that inspired me (and many others) to be better, try harder, reach further. Should you ever have the chance to work with Stephen, take it. Immediately. While you can.
Bill Kurland
Sr. Director, McDonald's
Stephen was a joy to work with. He was an amazing blend of "think" and "do." I always knew that I'd get amazingly thoughtful design work from him that was both beautiful and innovative. He self-manages and leads well beyond his years, and I can't wait to see what he's up to in 10 years.
Todd Greco
Director, AI Outcomes, Slalom
Stephen is that unicorn that invariably makes everyone feel like they may actually accomplish the Herculean task set in front of them. More than once in my time at Walmart, I've given an assignment to someone and watched them look a little nervous at the task. Then I tell them that Stephen is going to help and all is well again. He's that guy. You want him on your team, always.
Nick Nguyen
Director, Rivian
Leadership case studies
Inspired by adventure, fueled by family,
and driven to make an impact.Inspired by adventure, fueled by family, and driven to make an impact.
My guiding principles
Embrace curiosity, explore, evolve
Strive for excellence,
not perfectionExcellence, not perfection
Be bold, courage creates impact
Inspire by example,
be a player coachInspire by example, player coach
AI leadership
I design the conditions where AI scales the work, and people own the judgment, craft, and accountability.
Velocity
High-velocity squads that move faster with the same level of rigor.
Judgment
The calls that require context, empathy, or risk still belong to people.
Craft
Design and front-end merge, craft ships straight into the product.
