HELPING TEAMS SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS
Product Design + Business Strategy
I'm Chris, a product designer based in Richmond, VA. I've worked across energy, insurance, and education. Now I'm finishing an MBA and designing grid management systems.
Current StatusDesigning grid-ops tools at Simple ThreadMBA Candidate — Longwood University
Selected Work
01 — 0401 · 2024 — Present
Simple Thread
Business tools for grid planners, managers & auditors
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02 · 2023 — 2024
Pearl
Evidence-based education technology
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03 · 2021 — 2023
Clearcover
Internal systems for modern car insurance
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04 · 2017 — 2021
RTS Labs
Founding designer. 30+ products shipped
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School & sharpening
Stacking formal business, leadership, and AI training on top of 10+ years of product design.
2026
Master of Business Administration
Longwood University · Winter 2026 candidate
Jan 2026
AI Strategy & Governance
University of Pennsylvania
Dec 2025
People Management Essentials
Google Education
Nov 2025
Generative AI Leadership
Google Education
Jul 2021
UX Strategy & Management
Interaction Design Foundation
Jul 2015
B.A. Media Arts & Design
James Madison University
Let's make something thoughtful with real business impact.
Helping teams with product strategy, design, and AI-informed UX.
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