Published in Bootcamp·Jun 102 years in (after Bootcamp) and I’ve interviewed with Amazon, Pinterest, Expedia, Walmart, GoPro, IDEOAnd I’m here to help you realize that it’s not all that unimaginable or beyond what you’re capable of. Here’s what I’ll cover: I’ll provide a brief introduction to my background, the companies I’ve gotten an interview request for and interviewed with, what my application looks like, and the interview…Bootcamp5 min read
Published in Bootcamp·May 22Situations dictate tactics. 4 points on preparation from the perspective of an MMA fighterThe journey as a fighter provides unforgettable life lessons, strong bonds, and countless highlights inside and outside of the ring. …MMA3 min read
Feb 10The missing ingredient to your improvementFilm. Try asking a proficient coach for their help without them ever watching you perform what you’re asking them for help with. How did it go? Who generally tends to succeed more, those who have a coach or those who don’t? At the end of the day, what does a…Pickleball3 min read
Jan 10Improving at Pickleball… or, any skillset for that matterA topic often discussed is how to improve from a 2.5 to 3.0, 3.0 to 3.5, 3.5 to 4.0, and so on. There are countless videos on YouTube that cover drills and the skills/techniques you need to master at each level. Although, what is often overlooked is how to develop…Pickleball3 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Jan 7Internal interview for enterprise org UX roleRecently, I applied to an internal role with Atlassian. This was my first enterprise organization level interview. Before jumping into the questions I was asked, I’ll provide context. I joined Atlassian 9 months ago as a contractor who was hired on for 3 months worth of work. Since then, my…Bootcamp3 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Jan 5UX Bootcamp Case Study — Redesigning Medium’s Saved Articles FeatureThe following is a case study that was done during my time at General Assembly’s 10-week UX course. This case study was done with 3 other…Bootcamp4 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 16, 2021Revisiting UX interview questions I’ve been askedNo, this isn’t a cheat sheet. Well, sorta. Chances are you’ve already seen these questions. So, we’re here to dig into the overarching theme of the interview which is your ability to communicate what you create and to tell the story from your perspective. Here are a few of the…Interview Questions3 min read
Feb 23, 202130 lessons I learned from fightingThroughout my career in fighting I was surrounded by infinite amounts of knowledge and experience, surrounded by champions and top performers. Over the years, I wrote down what I noticed they were doing. …MMA3 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Feb 8, 2021It’s been 1 year since I graduated from a UX bootcamp courseAnd I have a job. Matter of fact, I landed a job two weeks out from graduation. I’ve had anything but a conventional background and path (graduating peak COVID in April 2020) that got me to where I am now. In 2015, my passion for MMA and BJJ resurfaced and…Bootcamp6 min read
Jan 7, 2021Brushing your teeth. A lesson in consistency from a homeless man.Every week, I make the same drive along a familiar route, whether it is on my way to work or to run errands, this route passes by a homeless encampment. For the past few weeks on my morning drive I have seen the same gentleman with no shirt, red shorts…Habits3 min read