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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

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

main offices Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA

Senior 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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Featured Stack

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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.

Teem working thru a pitch Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

FAQ

01

What exactly does Digital MacGyver do?

02

Who hires you?

03

How do your consulting engagements work?

04

What’s your process like?

05

Do you offer coaching or mentorship?

06

What’s the difference between consulting and coaching with you?

07

How easy is it to edit for beginners?

08

Do I need to know how to code?

Podcasting from the office

Let's Work Together

DIGITAL MACGYVER

©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

Get your discovery call scheduled

Limited openings available

Limited openings available

alexander-jt-qc-kiqPzoy8-unsplash
alexander-jt-qc-kiqPzoy8-unsplash
©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

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

main offices Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

Field Work

©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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA

Senior 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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Teem working thru a pitch Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

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?

Podcasting from the office

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

alexander-jt-qc-kiqPzoy8-unsplash
alexander-jt-qc-kiqPzoy8-unsplash
©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

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

main offices Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Motion Recruitment - Seattle, WA

Senior 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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

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.

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Whether you’re launching a new product, managing a crisis, or building your brand’s narrative

Featured Stack

DIGITAL MACGYVER

©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.

Teem working thru a pitch Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

FAQ

01

What exactly does Digital MacGyver do?

02

Who hires you?

03

How do your consulting engagements work?

04

What’s your process like?

05

Do you offer coaching or mentorship?

06

What’s the difference between consulting and coaching with you?

07

How easy is it to edit for beginners?

08

Do I need to know how to code?

Podcasting from the office

Let's Work Together

DIGITAL MACGYVER

©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

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