Introduction
A Design Director with over 15 years of expertise in product design, strategy, user experience, and research. I have successfully led a global UX design team, contributing to over $1.5B in payments and 24M transactions in the past year. Known for my collaborative approach, I excel at transforming complex concepts into actionable strategies. With a strong executive presence, I am dedicated to integrating strategic vision with practical execution to build trust, inspire teams, and drive exceptional growth.
Kind Words From Co-Workers
"Sam is a brilliant and gifted leader who really understands how to get the best out of people. His depth of UI/UX and product design knowledge is far-reaching. As a leader, he's been both a coach and mentor. Sam has a natural ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even with people who were initially on completely different pages. Any company would be lucky to have Sam as a leader."
"Sam's extensive experience in the field was evident from the start. His proficiency in user experience design consistently ensured that our platforms were not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-friendly. Sam excels in presenting ideas, articulating complex design concepts in a way that is both clear and compelling. Working with Sam was a truly collaborative experience. His insights and innovative approach significantly contributed to the success of our projects."
"Sam is an outstanding team member, consistently demonstrating exceptional skills, dedication, and professionalism. He always delivered high-quality work and exceeded both team and company expectations. Sam is not only a skilled professional but also a great colleague and leader. He has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit."
Michael Marrow
Manager, Engineering
NBC Sports
Laura Laytham
Digital Strategy Leader
Sisense
Derek Lopez
Director, Agile Practices
AssistRx
"Sam is a brilliant and gifted leader who really understands how to get the best out of people. His depth of UI/UX and product design knowledge is far-reaching. As a leader, he's been both a coach and mentor. Sam has a natural ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even with people who were initially on completely different pages. Any company would be lucky to have Sam as a leader."
Michael Marrow
Manager, Engineering
NBC Sports
"Sam's extensive experience in the field was evident from the start. His proficiency in user experience design consistently ensured that our platforms were not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-friendly. Sam excels in presenting ideas, articulating complex design concepts in a way that is both clear and compelling. Working with Sam was a truly collaborative experience. His insights and innovative approach significantly contributed to the success of our projects."
Laura Laytham
Digital Strategy Leader
Sisense
"Sam is an outstanding team member, consistently demonstrating exceptional skills, dedication, and professionalism. He always delivered high-quality work and exceeded both team and company expectations. Sam is not only a skilled professional but also a great colleague and leader. He has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit."
Derek Lopez
Director, Agile Practices
AssistRx
"Sam is a brilliant and gifted leader who really understands how to get the best out of people. His depth of UI/UX and product design knowledge is far-reaching. As a leader, he's been both a coach and mentor. Sam has a natural ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even with people who were initially on completely different pages. Any company would be lucky to have Sam as a leader."
Michael Marrow
Manager, Engineering
NBC Sports
"Sam's extensive experience in the field was evident from the start. His proficiency in user experience design consistently ensured that our platforms were not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-friendly. Sam excels in presenting ideas, articulating complex design concepts in a way that is both clear and compelling. Working with Sam was a truly collaborative experience. His insights and innovative approach significantly contributed to the success of our projects."
Laura Laytham
Digital Strategy Leader
Sisense
"Sam is an outstanding team member, consistently demonstrating exceptional skills, dedication, and professionalism. He always delivered high-quality work and exceeded both team and company expectations. Sam is not only a skilled professional but also a great colleague and leader. He has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit."
Derek Lopez
Director, Agile Practices
AssistRx
