Figma
“for people to create, share, and test designs for websites, mobile apps, and other digital products and experiences.”
- Figma
RAMily
VCU Provost Office | Chief Technology Officer
Click to watch the hype video I filmed and produced for our presentation.
Project Background:
My team inherited a project from an undergraduate capstone class aimed at addressing the needs of freshmen and transfer students for a stronger sense of belonging and connection to campus opportunities. The undergraduate team had developed a proposal, and our task was to bring it closer to reality.
Key Tasks:
Collaborate with the undergraduate team for clarification and conduct an environmental scan of VCU’s existing resources and third-party platforms.
Create mockups based on research, test with end-users, gather feedback, and develop a clickable, high-fidelity prototype.
Explore the potential for AI and machine learning to enhance the app, and determine the resources required for full development.
Role:
As the CTO, I was responsible for creating a working prototype using Figma. After ideating key features, I developed a quick wireframe and worked with the team on user testing to gather feedback. Based on this, I made iterative improvements before finalizing a high-fidelity prototype.
Result:
We created an in-depth proposal, which we presented to the VCU Provost's Office and associated departments. The project was greenlit to continue, and my team was able to hand it off to the development team.
Elysio
European Innovation Academy Startup | Elected as Chief Executive Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Project Background
Joined a startup team during a fast-paced, three-week accelerator program focused on developing and validating an early-stage product concept.
Key Tasks
Designed and developed the product’s Figma prototype and landing page.
Guided rapid ideation, assumption validation, and prototype testing.
Maintained a calm, focused environment while quickly removing roadblocks to keep the team on track.
Role
Initially brought on as CTO, later elected CEO by peers to lead the team through the full process. Balanced technical responsibilities with strategic leadership, earning trust to oversee project direction and team alignment.
Result
Delivered a working product prototype showcased with a landing page that collected over 400 support signatures, enabling the team to advance and pitch the concept to investors.
