Leadership for Design Growth: Leading a design team taught me how to better prioritize my team’s growth, which fosters both individual and product success. I learned the value of empathetic mentoring, challenging assumptions, and empowering designers to make decisions that balance user needs with business goals. This approach fostered a collaborative, growth-focused culture that aimed for continious improvement.

Balancing Innovation and User Trust: I learned how to introduce new technologies, like voice-ID authentication while maintaining security and user trust. A phased rollout strategy helped balance innovation with security, which was crucial for building trust in sensitive products like a crypto wallet.

Scalability Through Design Systems and Knowledge Sharing: I learned to create scalable design systems that ensured consistency and reinforced company branding. By building the design system, leading cross-functional meetings, and establishing a shared knowledge hub, I learned how to iterate quicker, collaborate more effectively, and maintain higher-quality designs.