About Me

I'm Gerald—an aspring UX/UI designer focused on humans.

Hello! I’m from Charlotte, NC majoring in Computer Science and Sociology with 10 years of leadership experience in management and construction.

My educational and professional background, gives me a unique lens for understanding both the technical possibilities and human realities of design.

When I'm not designing, you'll find me camping, hiking, working-out, or seeking inspiration from art, architecture, music, or travels around the country.

Charlotte, NC | Open to Remote & Relocation

Skills

Digital Design

Expert-level proficiency in UI design, prototyping, user testing, design systems, and collaborative workflows.

Figma Adobe CSS Canva Invision

Programming

Strong thoretical and practical foundations in multiple programming languages enabling technical communication and functional prototyping.

C Java Python Racket HTML/CSS VSCode GitHub Unity

Cultural Awareness

Fluent Spanish (written & spoken) and 10+ years in multicultural environments within the construction industry.

Bilingual Teamwork Leader Inclusive Design

Research and Analytical Thinking

Skilled in human-centered and scientific research methods that drive analytical thinking and problem-solving across diverse contexts.

CEHM 101, 102, 205 & Lab PHYS 101 & Lab SOCI 301 & Lab

Experience & Education

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Experience

2021 — Present

Finance Supervisor | IT/Tech Leader

S&A Enterprise Construction

Oversee financial operations for major project investments, alongside company-wide technology and troubleshooting support.

June - August 2025

Distinguished Tech-Fellow

Oberlin+Possible

Selected as one of five faculty-nominated Oberlin students; completed 25+ hours of professional development with tech-industry leaders, developing a strong focus in UX/UI Product Design.

2018 — 2022

Crew-Leader

North Star General Services

Managed two multicultural, bilingual teams of up to 8+ workers throughout the greater Charlotte metropolitan area, ensuring construction projects were completed on time and within scope.

Education

Class of 2026

B.A. Computer Science

Oberlin College and Conservatory

Focus on algorithms, front-end design development, and software engineering principles.

Relevant courses: Intro to Human-Computer Interaction, Advance Algorithms, Data Structures

Class of 2026

B.A. Sociology

Oberlin College and Conservatory

Focus on in social behavior, mix-methods methods, data and cultural analysis.

Relevant courses: Social Research Methods, Sociology Capstone, Class. and Cont. Sociology

Minor/Integrative Concentration

Religion & Business

Oberlin College and Conservatory

Complementary studies in cultural perspectives, ethics, and business strategy.

Relevant courses: Financial Analysis for Leaders, Religion and Violence, Medical Ethics

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