Hi, I'm Ethan đź‘‹
I'm a product designer passionate about blending innovation and empathy to create transformative user experiences.
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About

Seasoned product designer with a proven track record of taking ideas from 0 to 1, transforming concepts into fully operational, impactful digital solutions. Whether it's launching startups, scaling nonprofit initiatives, or innovating at the bleeding edge of AI and fintech, I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where scrappiness, strategic thinking, and relentless problem-solving are key. My work combines user-centric design with a sharp understanding of business challenges to create meaningful experiences that deliver results and resonate globally.

Relentlessly Curious
User-First Designer
Full-Stack Tinkerer
AI Whisperer

Work Experience

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Design by Woo

Freelance Product Designer & Developer

September 2023 - Present

Partnering with startups and established companies to deliver impactful digital solutions. Specializing in user-centric design across websites, pitch decks, and full-stack applications. Providing strategic consulting to enhance online presence and user engagement, with a focus on creating memorable, conversion-driven experiences.

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Servant

Senior Product Designer

May 2021 - Present

Led AI innovation initiatives including developing an internal benefits bot that streamlined HR operations. Secured back-to-back victories at Gloo's annual hackathon through innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Elevated the company's brand presence through redesigned presentation materials while managing relationships with high-profile clients to deliver transformative digital solutions.

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The 5 Love Languages®

via Servant

Product Designer

2023 - 2024

Designed the Premium Report and Assessment for one of the world's most widely recognized relationship tools, which has engaged tens of millions of users worldwide.

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Come and See Foundation

via Servant

Product Designer

2022 - 2024

Reimagined the donation experience within The Chosen app—downloaded by tens of millions of users—by designing the Donate tab, significantly improving the donation flow and user experience.

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Pangea.io

via Servant

Product Designer

2022 - 2023

Designed and delivered a sophisticated FX risk management platform handling hundreds of millions of dollars in transaction volume, streamlining complex financial workflows for clients.

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Loveology.org

UX Designer

September 2020 - January 2022

Lead designer for a non-profit startup focused on collecting and presenting expert relationship advice for couples, coaches, counselors, and clergy. Created an intuitive, visually engaging platform to help users navigate relationships with clarity and empathy.

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University at Albany, SUNY

Teaching Assistant, PhD Student

August 2018 - June 2021

Known for transforming complex biology concepts into engaging games and memorable metaphors that resonated with students. Consistently received outstanding student evaluations for making Genetics and Cell Biology accessible and enjoyable for 500+ students across 6 semesters. Created interactive learning materials that significantly improved student comprehension and retention.

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Air Force Research Lab

Engineer

June 2014 - August 2017

During my time at AFRL, I developed a C++ algorithm for locating hidden jamming devices and conducted simulations of plasmonic interactions on terahertz radio devices using COMSOL multiphysics. I co-authored a research paper exploring the temporal dynamics of frequency-tunable graphene-based plasmonic grating structures. Additionally, I constructed a radio array that successfully demonstrated beam and nullforming capabilities.

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Education

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University at Albany, SUNY

Master's Degree in Molecular Biology

2018 - 2021

I started as a PhD, but switched to a Master's program in Molecular Biology. My Master's Thesis was 'Expert Level Microscopy for Everyone: Optimizing Microscopy Parameters with Modeling and Simulation', which was based around the idea of using computational modeling to optimize microscopy parameters for a range of applications.

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College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Nanoscale Engineering

2014 - 2018

Graduated Cum Laude with a focus on nanobiological systems and sensors.

My Projects

Check out my latest AI-Powered Projects

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here's a few of my latest.

Pixar Selfie Generator

Transform your selfies into Pixar-style art using AI. Uses Gemini Flash 2.0 for visual understanding and Flux 1.1 Pro for image generation.

Voice-Enabled Amazon Clone

A modern Amazon clone featuring a voice assistant for hands-free shopping. Built with Next.js, OpenAI, and real-time voice interactions.

Benefit Bot Preview

Benny The Benefit Bot

An AI-powered assistant that helps employees understand their benefits coverage, costs, and policies. Deployed on the Web and in Slack, reducing benefits-question response time by 90%.

Flow Testing Tool

A tool that helps quickly test multi-step generative flows. Built with the Vercel AI SDK, featuring Linear-style shortcuts.

Argentina's Green Future - Renewable Energy Goals and Challenges
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Pitch Deck: LiquidManzana in Argentina

A comprehensive initiative to transform Argentina's energy sector through blockchain-backed renewable energy projects, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable manufacturing.

Interactive Demo

AI-Powered Form

AI doesn't have to be flashy. Sometimes, simple UX improvements to can go a long way on familiar patterns. Try filling out this form with voice dictation.

This is an example form

Speak naturally, like 'my name is john doe, my email is john@doe.com, and my message is hello'

Chat with my AI Clone

Want to hear more about what I'm into? Ask my digital clone anything about my interests, projects, or experience.

Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond as soon as I can.

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