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About*
Whether it’s through stunning designs seamless user experiences, I’m dedicated to delivering work that resonates.
Building with Passion
Scott Ellis - Founder of Digital MacGyver, a digital design studio based in Portland Oregon, passionate about crafting experiences that win hearts and markets.
Founded in 1985, we take pride in now 4 decades of experience and happy brands. It is part of our dna, celebrating our history and success. So don't be suprised if you see 85 turn up in special places.
Core Competencies
Agentic AI Workflow Design, Generative AI (GenAI), AI-Augmented User Journeys, AI-Orchestrated Knowledge Management, Agent-Led User Experiences, Prompt Engineering for LLMs, Intelligent Process Automation, Conversational AI, Human-Centered Design, UX/UI Design, Design Systems Leadership, Scalable Experience Architecture, Strategic Product Vision, Enterprise Information Architecture, Application Architecture, M365 Copilot Adoption & Enablement, Copilot Studio Consulting, Cloud Migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive), Lifecycle & Asset Management, Enterprise Design Systems Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile & SAFe Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Usability Research & Testing, Workflow Optimization, Data-Driven Design & Decision-Making, Microsoft Modern Workplace Strategy, AI-Powered Employee Experience, System Thinking, Platform Ecosystem Design, Digital Workplace Innovation
Technology & Platform Expertise
M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Microsoft Entra, Intune, Azure, AWS, VMware, Exchange, Microsoft Fabric, Viva Connections, Dynamics 365 Business Central, SharePoint Online & 2019, ServiceNow, QlikView, Smartly, Salesforce Pardot, Workday, OneDrive, Okta, LDAP, OAuth, MFA, SQL, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Camtasia, Zoom, Webex, Slack, MS Teams, Smartsheet, Asana, ClickUp, Zapier, HubSpot, Wix, Framer, WebFlow
Tools, Methods & Technologies
Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Framer, Origami, InVision, Maze, Hotjar, Miro, Confluence, Jira Methods: Agentic AI-Driven Design, GenAI UX, Conversational UX, Voice UX, User Research, Rapid Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA), Interaction Design, Design Systems Leadership, Atomic Design, Storyboarding, AI-Augmented Personas, Customer Journey Mapping Technologies: React Collaboration, CSS3, HTML5, API-First Design, AI-Enhanced Process Optimization, Enterprise DesignOps, Automated Knowledge Flows, AI Workflow Orchestration, Prompt Engineering
Field Work
DIGITAL MACGYVER
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Practice
My expertise ensures every project is executed with precision and creativity.
Digital MacGyver
Founder, Head of Design & Digital Workplace Experience
1985-Present
Lead all product design, UX strategy, and system architecture initiatives across Digital MacGyver, driving enterprise transformation for global clients. Oversee end-to end user experience for complex workflows, delivering AI-enhanced, scalable solutions across hybrid cloud, SaaS, and identity management platforms. Built award winning Microsoft Solution Partner in Modern Work, Application Development, Data & AI.
Directed design leadership for enterprise SaaS, financial forecasting tools, and AI-enhanced content management systems, improving workflow efficiency by 45% and ccelerating time to market. Designed and delivered Microsoft 365 intranet solutions supporting 10,000+ users, reducing search friction by 40%, boosting collaboration, and driving adoption of nderutilized M365 features. Spearheaded secure, scalable application integrations across on-premise and SaaS platforms, enabling unified employee experiences and driving digital workplace modernization. Established and implemented enterprise design systems and UI pattern libraries, ensuring design consistency and accelerating developer velocity across cross functional teams.
Enterprise UX Strategy, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics365, M365 Administration, Migration Strategy, System Design, Agentic AI Workflow Design, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Design Systems Leadership, Product Design Strategy, AI-Enhanced User Journeys, Usability Testing, UI/UX Prototyping, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Alignment, AI Workflow Orchestration, Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Intelligent Process Automation, AWS, Azure
Terracon Consulting
Director of Product | M365 & Copilot AI - OpEx
2023 – Present
Leads the M365 product strategy and enterprise Copilot AI adoption program for Terracon, a top-ten national engineering and technical services firm with 6,000+ employees across 175+ offices. Embedded within the Operational Excellence (OpEx) department, this role drives platform modernization, AI-first culture change, and measurable productivity outcomes at enterprise scale — bridging executive strategy with frontline adoption across engineering, operations, and business unit teams.
Owns the enterprise M365 product roadmap across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive — aligning platform capabilities to Terracon's operational model across highly distributed, field-and-office hybrid teams spanning engineering, environmental, and infrastructure disciplines. Architects and leads the firm's Microsoft Copilot AI adoption strategy, including governance frameworks, responsible AI policy, rollout phasing, and change management programs designed to build sustainable AI fluency across a workforce of engineers, scientists, and project managers. Builds and maintains an enterprise use case library and prompt engineering guides tailored to Terracon's core service lines — enabling practitioners to apply Copilot to real project workflows, proposal development, report generation, and knowledge retrieval. Designs and implements ROI measurement frameworks that quantify Copilot productivity impact across business units, enabling executive reporting and investment justification aligned to operational efficiency goals.
M365 Product Roadmap Ownership, Microsoft Copilot AI Adoption Strategy, AI Governance & Responsible AI Policy, Enterprise Change Management, Prompt Engineering & Use Case Development, ROI & KPI Frameworks, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Communications, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Agile Product Delivery, Cross-Functional Leadership
Blue Rock Consulting
Principal Product Designer | Design Systems & Enterprise UX
2023 – Present
Lead the strategy, development, and governance of BlueRock Consulting’s enterprise design system, driving consistency, scalability, and accessibility across digital products. Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to align design system standards with enterprise architecture, ensuring efficient workflows and seamless user experiences.
Owned end-to-end design system development and maintenance, delivering reusable UI components, interaction patterns, and accessibility-compliant guidelines that accelerated product delivery cycles by 35%. Led the enterprise redesign of GE Vernova’s application suite, enhancing usability by 25% and driving a 30% uplift in user engagement through streamlined workflows, intuitive UI, and data-informed interaction models. Advocated for design systems adoption across teams, providing hands-on mentorship, workshops, and documentation that improved design-to-dev handoff velocity by 30%. Led UX architecture for enterprise reporting tools used by Fortune 500 clients in advertising, media, and retail. Collaborated cross-functionally with data engineers and product leads to streamline platform integrations across Ads and Monetization ecosystems.
Design Systems Leadership, Enterprise UX/UI Design, Scalable Component Libraries, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), AI-Driven UX Design, Data Visualization, User Centered Design, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Prototyping & Wireframing, Figma, Agile Product Development, AI-Enhanced Design Workflows, Interaction Design, Stakeholder Communication
Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA
Principal Product Designer - Employee Experience
2024-2025
Contract Role - Led the end-to-end design of employee experience tools and workplace platforms across web and mobile, driving improvements in productivity, engagement, and workflow efficiency. Owned design execution and strategy for key initiatives, collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and HR stakeholders to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.
Spearheaded the design and launch of a SharePoint intranet platform for a national charter school organization, delivering a seamless experience for over 5,500 users and enhancing information access and communication across distributed teams. Directed usability testing and iterative design processes, reducing task completion times by 30% and increasing employee engagement through optimized workflows and intuitive interfaces. Advocated for inclusive, accessible design standards and mentored junior designers, elevating design culture and fostering a collaborative, feedback-driven environment. Integrated Content stack-like headless CMS to streamline employee support content across web and mobile platforms, reducing content management overhead by 35%.
Employee Experience Design, User Experience (UX) Design, User-Centered Design, Workflow & Process Optimization, Usability Testing & Validation, Prototyping & Wireframing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), Design Systems Management, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Communication, Figma, Miro, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Power Platform
Welocalize
Product Manager, Enterprise Applications Architect | AI/ML, UX, EX, CX
2015 – 2023
Directed the strategy, architecture, and design of enterprise-grade applications with a core focus on human-centered design, multilingual content transformation, and AI-driven user experiences. Served as the primary bridge between technical architecture, product innovation, and customer experience, enabling scalable solutions that supported global operations across 250+ languages and cultures.
Architected and delivered AI-native applications leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), enhancing Welocalize's localization services and reducing manual processing time by 30%. Spearheaded the redesign of global enterprise account structures to support multi-language, multi-brand, and multi-region teams. Built permission-based UX flows for content localization tools used by global advertisers (Amazon, Samsung, Uber). Created multi-tenant content review dashboards with secure access layers based on role and geography. Implemented scalable governance systems using SharePoint + Power Apps, enhancing compliance across global ad campaigns. Partnered with AI/ML teams to integrate content sentiment analytics into advertiser performance dashboards. Elevated the digital workplace experience through the implementation of Intranet, Extranet, and Microsoft Teams UX/UI enhancements, boosting user satisfaction and collaboration by 30%. Led enterprise technology teams in achieving GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring compliance, data security, and operational excellence across global platforms.
Enterprise Applications Architecture, UX/CX/EX Strategy, AI-Driven User Experience, Natural Language Processing (NLP/NLM), Design Thinking Leadership, Microsoft 365 Administration, SharePoint Online, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Intune, Entra ID, GDPR & Compliance Architecture, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Engagement, Scalable System Design, Agile Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision Making, Globalization & Localization Technologies
Slalom Consulting - Portland
Senior SharePoint Solutions Architect - Digital Workplace Consultant
2009-2014
Led the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-grade SharePoint solutions focused on digital media integration, content management, and collaboration platforms. As a key leader in Slalom’s Digital Experience practice, drove complex technology transformations, aligning enterprise clients’ business objectives with scalable, modern workplace solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 and emerging technologies.
Architected and delivered SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that improved content management efficiency by 43%, including designing a Digital Playbook that standardized Intranet deployments across client organizations. Directed the creation and scaling of the Portals Practice in the Portland office, driving $3M in annual revenue growth and positioning Slalom as a market leader in digital workplace consulting. Led the SharePoint 2010 implementation and deployment of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games digital platform, ensuring high-availability, scalability, and seamless end-user experiences for global audiences. Architected and deployed enterprise-scale content management solutions using modular design patterns, laying the groundwork for structured metadata systems similar to Graphite. Led taxonomy workshops with clients to standardize content classification models across departments, enabling scalable, governed search and retrieval processes. Delivered custom SharePoint integrations with third-party platforms to automate publishing workflows and improve editorial time-to-market by 45%. Spearheaded technical leadership for large-scale, enterprise SharePoint migrations, upgrades, and digital media ecosystem integrations, providing strategic vision, architecture, and governance frameworks
Digital Workplace Strategy, SharePoint Architecture & Governance, Microsoft 365 Solutions Design, Enterprise Intranet & Portal Development, Digital Media Workflow Integration, User Experience (UX) Design, Business Process Automation, Design Thinking Facilitation, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Migration & Modernization Strategy, Accessibility Compliance, Data-Driven Decision Making, Partner Ecosystem Collaboration (Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce)
Featured Stack
DIGITAL MACGYVER
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Daily Stack
Favorite Tools
My favorite stack includes Framer, Figma, and other cutting-edge technologies to ensure seamless and dynamic designs.
Framer - Development
Combining design, prototyping, and development in one platform, it empowers creators to build visually stunning, high-performance websites.
Figma - Web Designing
Figma is a powerful, collaborative design tool that enables real-time collaboration and seamless workflow. With its top intuitive interface and versatile features.
Notion - Productivity
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and collaboration features. With its flexible and customizable interface.
Android - Phone
One of most versitle tools I have with me at all times. A digital swiss-army knife
Nikon - Photography
Renowned for precision, innovation, and reliability, Nikon empowers photographers and videographers to capture stunning visuals with exceptional clarity and detail.
FAQ
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What exactly does Digital MacGyver do?
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Who hires you?
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How do your consulting engagements work?
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What’s your process like?
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Do you offer coaching or mentorship?
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What’s the difference between consulting and coaching with you?
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How easy is it to edit for beginners?
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Do I need to know how to code?
Let's Work Together
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Contact Now
Contact Me!
Let’s create something amazing together! Reach out I’d love to hear about your project and ideas.
Get your discovery call scheduled
Limited openings available
©85
About*
Whether it’s through stunning designs or seamless user experiences, I’m dedicated to delivering work that inspires and resonates.
Building with Passion
Scott Ellis - Founder of Digital MacGyver, a digital design studio based in Portland Oregon, passionate about crafting experiences that win hearts and markets.
Founded in 1985, we take pride in now 4 decades of experience and happy brands. It is part of our dna, celebrating our history and success. So don't be suprised if you see 85 turn up in special places.
Core Competencies
Agentic AI Workflow Design, Generative AI (GenAI), AI-Augmented User Journeys, AI-Orchestrated Knowledge Management, Agent-Led User Experiences, Prompt Engineering for LLMs, Intelligent Process Automation, Conversational AI, Human-Centered Design, UX/UI Design, Design Systems Leadership, Scalable Experience Architecture, Strategic Product Vision, Enterprise Information Architecture, Application Architecture, M365 Copilot Adoption & Enablement, Copilot Studio Consulting, Cloud Migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive), Lifecycle & Asset Management, Enterprise Design Systems Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile & SAFe Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Usability Research & Testing, Workflow Optimization, Data-Driven Design & Decision-Making, Microsoft Modern Workplace Strategy, AI-Powered Employee Experience, System Thinking, Platform Ecosystem Design, Digital Workplace Innovation
Technology & Platform Expertise
M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Microsoft Entra, Intune, Azure, AWS, VMware, Exchange, Microsoft Fabric, Viva Connections, Dynamics 365 Business Central, SharePoint Online & 2019, ServiceNow, QlikView, Smartly, Salesforce Pardot, Workday, OneDrive, Okta, LDAP, OAuth, MFA, SQL, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Camtasia, Zoom, Webex, Slack, MS Teams, Smartsheet, Asana, ClickUp, Zapier, HubSpot, Wix, Framer, WebFlow
Tools, Methods & Technologies
Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Framer, Origami, InVision, Maze, Hotjar, Miro, Confluence, Jira Methods: Agentic AI-Driven Design, GenAI UX, Conversational UX, Voice UX, User Research, Rapid Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA), Interaction Design, Design Systems Leadership, Atomic Design, Storyboarding, AI-Augmented Personas, Customer Journey Mapping Technologies: React Collaboration, CSS3, HTML5, API-First Design, AI-Enhanced Process Optimization, Enterprise DesignOps, Automated Knowledge Flows, AI Workflow Orchestration, Prompt Engineering
Field Work
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Practice
My expertise ensures every project is executed with precision and creativity.
Digital MacGyver
Founder, Head of Design & Digital Workplace Experience
1985-Present
Lead all product design, UX strategy, and system architecture initiatives across Digital MacGyver, driving enterprise transformation for global clients. Oversee end-to end user experience for complex workflows, delivering AI-enhanced, scalable solutions across hybrid cloud, SaaS, and identity management platforms. Built award winning Microsoft Solution Partner in Modern Work, Application Development, Data & AI.
Directed design leadership for enterprise SaaS, financial forecasting tools, and AI-enhanced content management systems, improving workflow efficiency by 45% and ccelerating time to market. Designed and delivered Microsoft 365 intranet solutions supporting 10,000+ users, reducing search friction by 40%, boosting collaboration, and driving adoption of nderutilized M365 features. Spearheaded secure, scalable application integrations across on-premise and SaaS platforms, enabling unified employee experiences and driving digital workplace modernization. Established and implemented enterprise design systems and UI pattern libraries, ensuring design consistency and accelerating developer velocity across cross functional teams.
Enterprise UX Strategy, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics365, M365 Administration, Migration Strategy, System Design, Agentic AI Workflow Design, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Design Systems Leadership, Product Design Strategy, AI-Enhanced User Journeys, Usability Testing, UI/UX Prototyping, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Alignment, AI Workflow Orchestration, Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Intelligent Process Automation, AWS, Azure
Terracon Consulting
Director of Product | M365 & Copilot AI - OpEx
2023 – Present
Leads the M365 product strategy and enterprise Copilot AI adoption program for Terracon, a top-ten national engineering and technical services firm with 6,000+ employees across 175+ offices. Embedded within the Operational Excellence (OpEx) department, this role drives platform modernization, AI-first culture change, and measurable productivity outcomes at enterprise scale — bridging executive strategy with frontline adoption across engineering, operations, and business unit teams.
Owns the enterprise M365 product roadmap across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive — aligning platform capabilities to Terracon's operational model across highly distributed, field-and-office hybrid teams spanning engineering, environmental, and infrastructure disciplines. Architects and leads the firm's Microsoft Copilot AI adoption strategy, including governance frameworks, responsible AI policy, rollout phasing, and change management programs designed to build sustainable AI fluency across a workforce of engineers, scientists, and project managers. Builds and maintains an enterprise use case library and prompt engineering guides tailored to Terracon's core service lines — enabling practitioners to apply Copilot to real project workflows, proposal development, report generation, and knowledge retrieval. Designs and implements ROI measurement frameworks that quantify Copilot productivity impact across business units, enabling executive reporting and investment justification aligned to operational efficiency goals.
M365 Product Roadmap Ownership, Microsoft Copilot AI Adoption Strategy, AI Governance & Responsible AI Policy, Enterprise Change Management, Prompt Engineering & Use Case Development, ROI & KPI Frameworks, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Communications, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Agile Product Delivery, Cross-Functional Leadership
Blue Rock Consulting
Principal Product Designer | Design Systems & Enterprise UX
2023 – Present
Lead the strategy, development, and governance of BlueRock Consulting’s enterprise design system, driving consistency, scalability, and accessibility across digital products. Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to align design system standards with enterprise architecture, ensuring efficient workflows and seamless user experiences.
Owned end-to-end design system development and maintenance, delivering reusable UI components, interaction patterns, and accessibility-compliant guidelines that accelerated product delivery cycles by 35%. Led the enterprise redesign of GE Vernova’s application suite, enhancing usability by 25% and driving a 30% uplift in user engagement through streamlined workflows, intuitive UI, and data-informed interaction models. Advocated for design systems adoption across teams, providing hands-on mentorship, workshops, and documentation that improved design-to-dev handoff velocity by 30%. Led UX architecture for enterprise reporting tools used by Fortune 500 clients in advertising, media, and retail. Collaborated cross-functionally with data engineers and product leads to streamline platform integrations across Ads and Monetization ecosystems.
Design Systems Leadership, Enterprise UX/UI Design, Scalable Component Libraries, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), AI-Driven UX Design, Data Visualization, User Centered Design, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Prototyping & Wireframing, Figma, Agile Product Development, AI-Enhanced Design Workflows, Interaction Design, Stakeholder Communication
Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA
Principal Product Designer - Employee Experience
2024-2025
Contract Role - Led the end-to-end design of employee experience tools and workplace platforms across web and mobile, driving improvements in productivity, engagement, and workflow efficiency. Owned design execution and strategy for key initiatives, collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and HR stakeholders to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.
Spearheaded the design and launch of a SharePoint intranet platform for a national charter school organization, delivering a seamless experience for over 5,500 users and enhancing information access and communication across distributed teams. Directed usability testing and iterative design processes, reducing task completion times by 30% and increasing employee engagement through optimized workflows and intuitive interfaces. Advocated for inclusive, accessible design standards and mentored junior designers, elevating design culture and fostering a collaborative, feedback-driven environment. Integrated Content stack-like headless CMS to streamline employee support content across web and mobile platforms, reducing content management overhead by 35%.
Employee Experience Design, User Experience (UX) Design, User-Centered Design, Workflow & Process Optimization, Usability Testing & Validation, Prototyping & Wireframing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), Design Systems Management, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Communication, Figma, Miro, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Power Platform
Welocalize
Product Manager, Enterprise Applications Architect | AI/ML, UX, EX, CX
2015 – 2023
Directed the strategy, architecture, and design of enterprise-grade applications with a core focus on human-centered design, multilingual content transformation, and AI-driven user experiences. Served as the primary bridge between technical architecture, product innovation, and customer experience, enabling scalable solutions that supported global operations across 250+ languages and cultures.
Architected and delivered AI-native applications leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), enhancing Welocalize's localization services and reducing manual processing time by 30%. Spearheaded the redesign of global enterprise account structures to support multi-language, multi-brand, and multi-region teams. Built permission-based UX flows for content localization tools used by global advertisers (Amazon, Samsung, Uber). Created multi-tenant content review dashboards with secure access layers based on role and geography. Implemented scalable governance systems using SharePoint + Power Apps, enhancing compliance across global ad campaigns. Partnered with AI/ML teams to integrate content sentiment analytics into advertiser performance dashboards. Elevated the digital workplace experience through the implementation of Intranet, Extranet, and Microsoft Teams UX/UI enhancements, boosting user satisfaction and collaboration by 30%. Led enterprise technology teams in achieving GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring compliance, data security, and operational excellence across global platforms.
Enterprise Applications Architecture, UX/CX/EX Strategy, AI-Driven User Experience, Natural Language Processing (NLP/NLM), Design Thinking Leadership, Microsoft 365 Administration, SharePoint Online, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Intune, Entra ID, GDPR & Compliance Architecture, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Engagement, Scalable System Design, Agile Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision Making, Globalization & Localization Technologies
Slalom Consulting - Portland
Senior SharePoint Solutions Architect - Digital Workplace Consultant
2009-2014
Led the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-grade SharePoint solutions focused on digital media integration, content management, and collaboration platforms. As a key leader in Slalom’s Digital Experience practice, drove complex technology transformations, aligning enterprise clients’ business objectives with scalable, modern workplace solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 and emerging technologies.
Architected and delivered SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that improved content management efficiency by 43%, including designing a Digital Playbook that standardized Intranet deployments across client organizations. Directed the creation and scaling of the Portals Practice in the Portland office, driving $3M in annual revenue growth and positioning Slalom as a market leader in digital workplace consulting. Led the SharePoint 2010 implementation and deployment of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games digital platform, ensuring high-availability, scalability, and seamless end-user experiences for global audiences. Architected and deployed enterprise-scale content management solutions using modular design patterns, laying the groundwork for structured metadata systems similar to Graphite. Led taxonomy workshops with clients to standardize content classification models across departments, enabling scalable, governed search and retrieval processes. Delivered custom SharePoint integrations with third-party platforms to automate publishing workflows and improve editorial time-to-market by 45%. Spearheaded technical leadership for large-scale, enterprise SharePoint migrations, upgrades, and digital media ecosystem integrations, providing strategic vision, architecture, and governance frameworks
Digital Workplace Strategy, SharePoint Architecture & Governance, Microsoft 365 Solutions Design, Enterprise Intranet & Portal Development, Digital Media Workflow Integration, User Experience (UX) Design, Business Process Automation, Design Thinking Facilitation, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Migration & Modernization Strategy, Accessibility Compliance, Data-Driven Decision Making, Partner Ecosystem Collaboration (Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce)
Featured Stack
©85
Daily Stack
Favorite Tools
My favorite stack includes Framer, Figma, and other cutting-edge technologies to ensure seamless and dynamic designs.
Framer - Development
Combining design, prototyping, and development in one platform, it empowers creators to build visually stunning, high-performance websites.
Figma - Web Designing
Figma is a powerful, collaborative design tool that enables real-time collaboration and seamless workflow. With its top intuitive interface and versatile features.
Notion - Productivity
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and collaboration features. With its flexible and customizable interface.
Android - Phone
One of most versitle tools I have with me at all times. A digital swiss-army knife
Nikon - Photography
Renowned for precision, innovation, and reliability, Nikon empowers photographers and videographers to capture stunning visuals with exceptional clarity and detail.
FAQ
What exactly does Digital MacGyver do?
Who hires you?
How do your consulting engagements work?
What’s your process like?
Do you offer coaching or mentorship?
What’s the difference between consulting and coaching with you?
How easy is it to edit for beginners?
Do I need to know how to code?
Let's Work Together
©85
Contact Now
Contact Me!
Let’s create something amazing together! Reach out I’d love to hear about your project and ideas.
Get your discovery call scheduled
Limited openings available
©85
About*
Whether it’s through stunning designs or seamless user experiences, I’m dedicated to delivering work that inspires and resonates.
Building with Passion
Scott Ellis - Founder of Digital MacGyver, a digital design studio based in Portland Oregon, passionate about crafting experiences that win hearts and markets.
Founded in 1985, we take pride in now 4 decades of experience and happy brands. It is part of our dna, celebrating our history and success. So don't be suprised if you see 85 turn up in special places.
Core Competencies
Agentic AI Workflow Design, Generative AI (GenAI), AI-Augmented User Journeys, AI-Orchestrated Knowledge Management, Agent-Led User Experiences, Prompt Engineering for LLMs, Intelligent Process Automation, Conversational AI, Human-Centered Design, UX/UI Design, Design Systems Leadership, Scalable Experience Architecture, Strategic Product Vision, Enterprise Information Architecture, Application Architecture, M365 Copilot Adoption & Enablement, Copilot Studio Consulting, Cloud Migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive), Lifecycle & Asset Management, Enterprise Design Systems Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile & SAFe Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Usability Research & Testing, Workflow Optimization, Data-Driven Design & Decision-Making, Microsoft Modern Workplace Strategy, AI-Powered Employee Experience, System Thinking, Platform Ecosystem Design, Digital Workplace Innovation
Technology & Platform Expertise
M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Microsoft Entra, Intune, Azure, AWS, VMware, Exchange, Microsoft Fabric, Viva Connections, Dynamics 365 Business Central, SharePoint Online & 2019, ServiceNow, QlikView, Smartly, Salesforce Pardot, Workday, OneDrive, Okta, LDAP, OAuth, MFA, SQL, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Camtasia, Zoom, Webex, Slack, MS Teams, Smartsheet, Asana, ClickUp, Zapier, HubSpot, Wix, Framer, WebFlow
Tools, Methods & Technologies
Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Framer, Origami, InVision, Maze, Hotjar, Miro, Confluence, Jira Methods: Agentic AI-Driven Design, GenAI UX, Conversational UX, Voice UX, User Research, Rapid Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA), Interaction Design, Design Systems Leadership, Atomic Design, Storyboarding, AI-Augmented Personas, Customer Journey Mapping Technologies: React Collaboration, CSS3, HTML5, API-First Design, AI-Enhanced Process Optimization, Enterprise DesignOps, Automated Knowledge Flows, AI Workflow Orchestration, Prompt Engineering
Field Work
DIGITAL MACGYVER
©85
Practice
My expertise ensures every project is executed with precision and creativity.
Digital MacGyver
Founder, Head of Design & Digital Workplace Experience
1985-Present
Lead all product design, UX strategy, and system architecture initiatives across Digital MacGyver, driving enterprise transformation for global clients. Oversee end-to end user experience for complex workflows, delivering AI-enhanced, scalable solutions across hybrid cloud, SaaS, and identity management platforms. Built award winning Microsoft Solution Partner in Modern Work, Application Development, Data & AI.
Directed design leadership for enterprise SaaS, financial forecasting tools, and AI-enhanced content management systems, improving workflow efficiency by 45% and ccelerating time to market. Designed and delivered Microsoft 365 intranet solutions supporting 10,000+ users, reducing search friction by 40%, boosting collaboration, and driving adoption of nderutilized M365 features. Spearheaded secure, scalable application integrations across on-premise and SaaS platforms, enabling unified employee experiences and driving digital workplace modernization. Established and implemented enterprise design systems and UI pattern libraries, ensuring design consistency and accelerating developer velocity across cross functional teams.
Enterprise UX Strategy, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics365, M365 Administration, Migration Strategy, System Design, Agentic AI Workflow Design, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Design Systems Leadership, Product Design Strategy, AI-Enhanced User Journeys, Usability Testing, UI/UX Prototyping, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Alignment, AI Workflow Orchestration, Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Intelligent Process Automation, AWS, Azure
Terracon Consulting
Director of Product | M365 & Copilot AI - OpEx
2023 – Present
Leads the M365 product strategy and enterprise Copilot AI adoption program for Terracon, a top-ten national engineering and technical services firm with 6,000+ employees across 175+ offices. Embedded within the Operational Excellence (OpEx) department, this role drives platform modernization, AI-first culture change, and measurable productivity outcomes at enterprise scale — bridging executive strategy with frontline adoption across engineering, operations, and business unit teams.
Owns the enterprise M365 product roadmap across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive — aligning platform capabilities to Terracon's operational model across highly distributed, field-and-office hybrid teams spanning engineering, environmental, and infrastructure disciplines. Architects and leads the firm's Microsoft Copilot AI adoption strategy, including governance frameworks, responsible AI policy, rollout phasing, and change management programs designed to build sustainable AI fluency across a workforce of engineers, scientists, and project managers. Builds and maintains an enterprise use case library and prompt engineering guides tailored to Terracon's core service lines — enabling practitioners to apply Copilot to real project workflows, proposal development, report generation, and knowledge retrieval. Designs and implements ROI measurement frameworks that quantify Copilot productivity impact across business units, enabling executive reporting and investment justification aligned to operational efficiency goals.
M365 Product Roadmap Ownership, Microsoft Copilot AI Adoption Strategy, AI Governance & Responsible AI Policy, Enterprise Change Management, Prompt Engineering & Use Case Development, ROI & KPI Frameworks, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Communications, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Agile Product Delivery, Cross-Functional Leadership
Blue Rock Consulting
Principal Product Designer | Design Systems & Enterprise UX
2023 – Present
Lead the strategy, development, and governance of BlueRock Consulting’s enterprise design system, driving consistency, scalability, and accessibility across digital products. Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to align design system standards with enterprise architecture, ensuring efficient workflows and seamless user experiences.
Owned end-to-end design system development and maintenance, delivering reusable UI components, interaction patterns, and accessibility-compliant guidelines that accelerated product delivery cycles by 35%. Led the enterprise redesign of GE Vernova’s application suite, enhancing usability by 25% and driving a 30% uplift in user engagement through streamlined workflows, intuitive UI, and data-informed interaction models. Advocated for design systems adoption across teams, providing hands-on mentorship, workshops, and documentation that improved design-to-dev handoff velocity by 30%. Led UX architecture for enterprise reporting tools used by Fortune 500 clients in advertising, media, and retail. Collaborated cross-functionally with data engineers and product leads to streamline platform integrations across Ads and Monetization ecosystems.
Design Systems Leadership, Enterprise UX/UI Design, Scalable Component Libraries, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), AI-Driven UX Design, Data Visualization, User Centered Design, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Prototyping & Wireframing, Figma, Agile Product Development, AI-Enhanced Design Workflows, Interaction Design, Stakeholder Communication
Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA
Principal Product Designer - Employee Experience
2024-2025
Contract Role - Led the end-to-end design of employee experience tools and workplace platforms across web and mobile, driving improvements in productivity, engagement, and workflow efficiency. Owned design execution and strategy for key initiatives, collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and HR stakeholders to deliver high-impact, user-centered solutions.
Spearheaded the design and launch of a SharePoint intranet platform for a national charter school organization, delivering a seamless experience for over 5,500 users and enhancing information access and communication across distributed teams. Directed usability testing and iterative design processes, reducing task completion times by 30% and increasing employee engagement through optimized workflows and intuitive interfaces. Advocated for inclusive, accessible design standards and mentored junior designers, elevating design culture and fostering a collaborative, feedback-driven environment. Integrated Content stack-like headless CMS to streamline employee support content across web and mobile platforms, reducing content management overhead by 35%.
Employee Experience Design, User Experience (UX) Design, User-Centered Design, Workflow & Process Optimization, Usability Testing & Validation, Prototyping & Wireframing, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), Design Systems Management, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Communication, Figma, Miro, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Power Platform
Welocalize
Product Manager, Enterprise Applications Architect | AI/ML, UX, EX, CX
2015 – 2023
Directed the strategy, architecture, and design of enterprise-grade applications with a core focus on human-centered design, multilingual content transformation, and AI-driven user experiences. Served as the primary bridge between technical architecture, product innovation, and customer experience, enabling scalable solutions that supported global operations across 250+ languages and cultures.
Architected and delivered AI-native applications leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), enhancing Welocalize's localization services and reducing manual processing time by 30%. Spearheaded the redesign of global enterprise account structures to support multi-language, multi-brand, and multi-region teams. Built permission-based UX flows for content localization tools used by global advertisers (Amazon, Samsung, Uber). Created multi-tenant content review dashboards with secure access layers based on role and geography. Implemented scalable governance systems using SharePoint + Power Apps, enhancing compliance across global ad campaigns. Partnered with AI/ML teams to integrate content sentiment analytics into advertiser performance dashboards. Elevated the digital workplace experience through the implementation of Intranet, Extranet, and Microsoft Teams UX/UI enhancements, boosting user satisfaction and collaboration by 30%. Led enterprise technology teams in achieving GDPR, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring compliance, data security, and operational excellence across global platforms.
Enterprise Applications Architecture, UX/CX/EX Strategy, AI-Driven User Experience, Natural Language Processing (NLP/NLM), Design Thinking Leadership, Microsoft 365 Administration, SharePoint Online, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Intune, Entra ID, GDPR & Compliance Architecture, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Stakeholder Engagement, Scalable System Design, Agile Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision Making, Globalization & Localization Technologies
Slalom Consulting - Portland
Senior SharePoint Solutions Architect - Digital Workplace Consultant
2009-2014
Led the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-grade SharePoint solutions focused on digital media integration, content management, and collaboration platforms. As a key leader in Slalom’s Digital Experience practice, drove complex technology transformations, aligning enterprise clients’ business objectives with scalable, modern workplace solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 and emerging technologies.
Architected and delivered SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that improved content management efficiency by 43%, including designing a Digital Playbook that standardized Intranet deployments across client organizations. Directed the creation and scaling of the Portals Practice in the Portland office, driving $3M in annual revenue growth and positioning Slalom as a market leader in digital workplace consulting. Led the SharePoint 2010 implementation and deployment of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games digital platform, ensuring high-availability, scalability, and seamless end-user experiences for global audiences. Architected and deployed enterprise-scale content management solutions using modular design patterns, laying the groundwork for structured metadata systems similar to Graphite. Led taxonomy workshops with clients to standardize content classification models across departments, enabling scalable, governed search and retrieval processes. Delivered custom SharePoint integrations with third-party platforms to automate publishing workflows and improve editorial time-to-market by 45%. Spearheaded technical leadership for large-scale, enterprise SharePoint migrations, upgrades, and digital media ecosystem integrations, providing strategic vision, architecture, and governance frameworks
Digital Workplace Strategy, SharePoint Architecture & Governance, Microsoft 365 Solutions Design, Enterprise Intranet & Portal Development, Digital Media Workflow Integration, User Experience (UX) Design, Business Process Automation, Design Thinking Facilitation, B2B/SasS Software, B2B Marketing, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Support, Figma, Go-To Market Strategy, Agile Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration XFN, Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Migration & Modernization Strategy, Accessibility Compliance, Data-Driven Decision Making, Partner Ecosystem Collaboration (Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce)
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