Creating the future
of technology, products,
and experiences.
Mobile . web . software . WATCH . tV . AI . VR . AR
CONNECT
Human experience (HX)
Business strategy
User research
Persona journeys
Ecosystem design
KPIs and metrics
INNOVATE
User experience (UX)
Product strategy
User experience
Information architecture
UX / IxD / UI design
Prototyping and testing
ENGAGE
Product experience (PX)
Design strategy
User interaction
Content development
Visual / product design
Engineering plan
Understanding Customers
Connect with customers to develop successful products and experiences.
Industries
Technology
Financial
Entertainment
Automotive
Education
Healthcare
360° Leadership
Products and platforms
User-centered experiences
Enterprise solutions
Mobile applications
Data-intensive software
eLearning systems
Results
Evangelize innovation
Accelerate development
Save costs and resources
Boost product performance
Increase engagement
Maximize revenue
Work Experience
Headed creation and launch of 50+ products, applications, and experiences
Developed strategic vision, roadmaps, and processes, saving time and resources
Hired, mentored, and led teams of 3 – 30+, including goals and results
Directed product strategy, research, user experience, content, and design
Inspired teams to achieve peak performance, productivity, innovation, and success
Facilitated workshops and sprints to create a culture of design thinking and collaboration
Drove quantitative/qualitative testing, prototyping, engineering, and launch planning
Partnered with product, research, business intelligence, engineering, marketing, etc.
Senior Director / Head of Product Design & User Experience
Galvagnized
Los Angeles . 2017 – PRESENT
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, Software, TV, AI, VR, AR:
Financial, Blockchain: New products, experiences, platforms, and applications
NBCUniversal: Fandango, Flixster, FNOW, Movie Tickets, Rotten Tomatoes
New products and experiences across entire ecosystem (Product Design Director)
Surya Success: eLearning technology for peak performance, health, and success
Mobile app, Website, In-Flight Interface, Apple Watch app to track heartbeat/breathing
System to determine and improve cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral patterns
SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER & LEAD
Apple
Silicon Valley . 2016 – 2017
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, Software:
Worldwide experiences for 500+ million customers
Innovative customer support solutions across all channels
Complex and data-intensive software and internal systems
SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE & DESIGN Director
Disney
Glendale . 2015 – 2016
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, AI, VR, AR:
Disney Store: New iOS and Android mobile app; Retail experience
Increased revenue, engagement, and 5 star ratings in app store
Global employee performance and career growth platform
Immersive and personalized event planning experience
USER EXPERIENCE & DESIGN Director
Warner Bros.
Burbank . 2007 – 2015
Projects featured at CES, Google Keynote, Wall Street Journal
Web, Mobile, Apps, Desktop, eCommerce, Software, TV, AI:
WarnerBros.com: New eCommerce experience with personalized search and discovery
Flixster: First studio agnostic entertainment discovery platform and social network
Google Keynote: Mobile app design featured at Mobile World Congress
YouTube Movies: Search and personalization ideas for creation of YouTube Movies
OutMyWindow: First cross-platform entertainment photo sharing application
BD Live, TV Companion: Next-generation TV interfaces and second screen experiences
Digital Manager, Site Manager: Internal tools and content management systems
PRODUCT EXPERIENCE & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
RWB Automotive
Los Angeles . 2005 – 2007
Web, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive:
Volkswagen GX3: First 3-wheeler concept car—LA Auto Show
Volkswagen R GT: Next generation Jetta, Touareg, and Passat—SEMA Show
Dow Automotive Systems, Volkswagen: Websites and interactive experiences
Formula One: TF106 Panasonic Toyota F1—Monterey Historics Race, Laguna Seca
Lexus, Toyota: Interactive exhibits, environmental design, and branding
Indianapolis 500: Race car and apparel graphics
interactive art director
Ethos Design
Burbank . 2003 – 2005
Web, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive, TV:
Banana Republic, Lounge 22
Intel, Mercedes, Saks Fifth Avenue
Oracle/Siebel, Volvo
USER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
Demasque Productions
Beverly Hills . 2001 – 2003
Web, eCommerce, Interactive:
Products and interfaces
Entertainment experiences
Multimedia platforms and products
E-commerce websites
Art Director
Publicis Groupe
France . 2000 – 2001
Home of Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Razorfish, and Rosetta
Print, Radio, TV:
National advertising
Marketing campaigns
Premium brands
Product storyboards
Brochures and invitations
Event collateral
Innovative ideas
Design Process
LEAD
Building teams
Hire
Mentor
Lead
—
Inspire
Collaborate
Innovate
understand
Design thinking
Empathize
Define
Ideate
—
Design
Prototype
Test
validate
Research and testing
Interviews
Surveys
Card sorts
—
Tree tests
Usability tests
A/B tests
Building products
and experiences together
with design sprints.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Design
• Digital, interactive, motion
• Experience design and engineering
• Human-computer interaction (HCI)
• Visual communication
Continuing Education
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Product Design
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Brand creation
• Advertising
MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATE
Smartly School of Business
Online Program
EMBA
• Strategy and innovation
• Data analysis and decisions
• Leading organizations
• Operations management
Awards and Recognition
2014 - 2016
ABC . CBS . FOX . NBC
Sandra Galvagny
Galvagnized
Surya Success
2014
Mega Minds
Award winning website design
2013 - 2015
CEO Space International
Guest speaker and faculty for business leaders, and recognition for Galvagnized
2012
Online to Riches
Best presentation award
2007 - 2013
Warner Bros.
Lead for winning team of cross-platform hackathon
Featured projects—CES, LA Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal
Recognition for leadership and contributions to Flixster
2010
Google Keynote
Featured app design at Mobile World Congress
2006
LA Auto Show, Volkswagen
Unveiling of GX3—Cutting edge 3-wheeler concept car
2005
SEMA, Volkswagen
Launch of Project R GT—All new Jetta, Touareg, and Passat
