I'm a Senior Product Designer focused on preventing costly mistakes through comprehensive discovery. My layouts are grounded in data and system architecture, with the visual craft to carry them.
My background combines MBA business training, front-end UI development, and OOUX (Object-Oriented UX) methodology.
This allows me to bridge business strategy, technical feasibility, and user needs in a single conversation. Using AI tools to accelerate discovery and analysis work, I have been able to compress traditional timelines while keeping myself in the loop to review and understand the results.
When stakeholders ask "what's the thinking behind this?"not only do I have data-backed answers tracing design decisions to business rules, user needs, and technical constraints I can understand it and talk through them as well.

Digital collage overlaying a set of tablet screen wireframes and hand-drawn layout sketches with interface elements and annotations.

Experience

ConstructConnect (OnCenter Software) | Senior Product Designer (2016–Present)

Designing for multi-product B2B SaaS platform serving construction industry. Work spans product design, design systems architecture, and cross-product integration requiring sophisticated systems thinking.

Key Work:
  • Design System Architecture: Migrated 99 components from Adobe XD to Figma using Atomic Design principles. Implemented W3C Design Tokens specification with AI-assisted optimization of 200+ design tokens.
  • Payment Portal Redesign: Turned fragmented workflows into a clear, consistent payment experience. Partnered with our UX designer to map every workflow in Miro, uncovering inefficiencies not obvious from isolated screens. Streamlined interaction patterns and added inline validation to build user trust.
  • Updated User Login: Redesigned company login and onboarding to migrate off Auth0 before subscription expired. Met non-negotiable deadline preventing access disruption. Collaborated with developers from outset to confirm technical feasibility while streamlining new user onboarding.
Earlier Experience
  • Infusion: Interactive Developer (web development, UI implementation)
  • Sogeti: Consultant (user experience)

How I Work

My Approach: Discovery First, Pixels Second
I prevent costly mistakes by doing comprehensive discovery before designing interfaces. This means:

  • Understanding System Architecture
    ‍    Before wireframing, I map data models, business rules, and technical constraints. Developers appreciate designs that work within system reality rather than requiring back-end rewrites.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
    ‍    Every layout decision traces back to data requirements, user needs, or business rules. When challenged on "why this approach?" I have receipts—not just aesthetic preferences.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership
    ‍    I work in true Product Operating Model triads as equal partner with Product Management and Engineering. My front-end UI development background and business training mean I contribute to product strategy and technical feasibility discussions—not just visual design.
  • Accelerated Execution with AI Tools
    ‍    I use AI tools to speed up research, documentation, and analysis work while maintaining design quality and comprehensive documentation. This enables faster delivery without compromising rigor.

Recommendations

I had the pleasure of working with Sharon, whose unique perspective and innovative thinking bring fresh energy to every project. Her natural curiosity leads her to explore creative approaches to delivering optimal solutions for users. Sharon's dedication to continuous learning and willingness to think outside conventional boundaries make her a distinctive voice on any team. Her genuine commitment to her work inspires those around her to see challenges in new ways.
Lauren Stone - UX Design Leader | Mentor | OOUX Strategist

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Sharon is a gifted user interface designer with a continuous learning mindset that has been a tremendous asset to our team. She’s always eager to explore new ideas and innovative design approaches, bringing fresh perspectives to every project. Her ability to quickly iterate on designs, combined with her keen attention to detail, has consistently impressed not only our design team but also her product manager and development partners.
Susan Ripley - Product Leader
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