About

A little more about me

I’ve been incredibly lucky to work with great people and tackle some amazing projects throughout my career. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned along the way, it’s that a winding path is more valuable than a straight one.
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Early on, I used to think my diverse background was a drawback, that I should focus on mastering just one thing. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized every hobby, passion, and side project has shaped the way I approach problem solving. Whether it’s design, woodworking, photography, or even my (very bad) golf game, each experience brings a fresh perspective that makes me a better designer and a more well rounded thinker.
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At home, life revolves around my family, my wife and our son, who keeps me on my toes and reminds me to appreciate the small moments. I have a love for photography, especially polaroids, because there’s something special about capturing a fleeting moment in a way that feels tangible.
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👨🏻‍🍳 I went to college for culinary arts, so I take food pretty seriously.
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🪵 I’m a woodworker and finish carpenter who loves working with my hands.
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📷 Photography and design fuel my creativity.
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🏌🏻‍♂️ I’m a massive sports fan and a really bad golfer.
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All of these things, design, craftsmanship, storytelling, and problem solving are what I bring to every project I work on.

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Don’t just take my word...

Michael is a great product designer to work with. He is very humble – but don't let that fool you! He does great work, and works hard at improving and building his skill set and craft. Michael was responsible for designing and helping ship many new features across the BuildBook platform. His passion for design and commitment to creating a great experience for customers was contagious, and he's a great guy to work with.

Kris Niles

Principal Designer at Readwise – previously at InVision, Basecamp, BuildBook, and Citrix

Michael is an incredible product designer and teammate. As a Product team lead at BuildBook, I got to see just how his talents and dedication positively impacted growth and engagement.

Michael has a real knack for turning complex ideas into beautiful, user-friendly designs. Through numerous feature overhauls and additions, he made my job easy by coming up with design solutions to increase engagement and make customers happier. His attention to detail and understanding of user experience really shined through. What really sets Michael apart is how well he works with everyone. He always made sure to get feedback from product managers, engineers, and marketing folks, relentlessly iterating on designs that met both user needs and business goals. Plus, he explains his design choices clearly, making it easy for everyone to get on board.

I have no doubt that Michael will be a fantastic addition to any team. I highly recommend him and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next.

John Shum

Senior Product Manager II at BuildBook

I had the pleasure of working closely with Michael, an incredible product designer who always nailed understanding the technical side of our products. He worked seamlessly with developers and product managers, making sure our designs hit the mark for our users. Michael’s thoroughness and eye for detail really set him apart. He consistently offered invaluable feedback, tactfully suggested necessary tweaks, and explained the reasoning behind them. His insights and dedication played a huge part in the success of our projects at BuildBook.

Jayson Lewis

Software Engineer II at Housecall Pro