In this role, I worked closely with business development to help secure new client partnerships, including representing the company at industry networking event in New York. For over three years, I led the design effort on Philips MasterConnect, establishing design processes, managing all product design work, and serving as the design authority for a development team of 15+ engineers. Fully integrated within Philips’ international design organization, I also led and facilitated usability testing of new products in the USA, ensuring our designs met both user and business needs. Additionally, I spearheaded the team’s accessibility initiative, serving as accessibility lead and delivering five talks on inclusive design that raised awareness in local design communities. Beyond my design work, I mentored other designers and led various internal initiatives to strengthen collaboration and elevate the overall quality of design output.