50% of Fortune 500
Companies Served
30M+
Users Enabled
$1B ARR
Generated
Projects that moved the needle
From design systems that helped companies survive COVID to AI strategies that transformed entire workflows.
40% Increase in Overall User Satisfaction
I drove the product and design system vision, ultimately leading to the creation of the world’s largest AI-cloud-native physical security company.
The design system that helped save Cvent
Coordinating the efforts of 11 designers, Carina helped Cvent weather COVID and earn $100M in one year.
Reducing time to complete tasks by 80% using AI strategy
I brought together several teams to create an AI strategy that actually made a difference. This included a conversational agent (shown above), facial recognition, a smart search, and VoiceUI.
Design Leadership
I’m a hands-on, curious designer who leads by example, and I believe:
- Empathy applies to everyone, not just the users
- Keep learning…or get left behind
- Design with data, validate with users
- AI amplifies creativity, not replaces
More About Me | Building the Brivo Team
Testimonials
Chris Partise | Principal Product Designer @Walmart
“Steve is an exceptional leader who brings out the best in those around him. Whether refining a design system, shaping a user experience, or approaching a problem from a new angle, his work consistently elevated the team's standards.”
Neerja Bajaj | Chief Product Officer @Avaya
“[Steve] led with data, enhancing the design, testing, and launch processes, while driving cross-team alignment and improving his team’s productivity. Steve consistently brought vision, thoughtfulness, and a strong sense of ownership to everything he did. He was instrumental in shaping the new face of the Brivo Security Suite, exemplifying simplicity and user-centered design at every step.”
Rodney Mann | UX Design Manager @Cvent
“What impressed me most about Steve was his ability to lead a team through heavy lifts while cultivating an enjoyable atmosphere. Simply put, he is one of the best designers I have ever worked with. 10/10.”
Mentoring
Over 300 designers mentored
I take great pleasure helping people plan their path ahead, then celebrate the wins. My Mentees now lead teams at Nestle, GoodRX, Bestbuy, Meta, IBM, Walmart, and Oracle.
320
Mentees
2000+
Mentorship Sessions
4.97 / 5
Ratings from CareerFoundry students
“As an experienced UX Designer he has plenty of wisdom to share, and anyone would feel lucky for the opportunity to work with him!”
Olga Lefter | Senior Product Designer
“Steve was my mentor during my career change into tech, and it's not an understatement to say it completely transformed my world. His strategic insights made all the difference — how to leverage my transferrable skills, set myself apart from other designers, and understand the kinds of design details (like kerning, spacing, content) that would make or break my portfolio.”
Alexandra Carson | Senior Content Designer