The logic behind
the magic.
I don’t believe in magic. I believe in Empirical Alchemy.
Design at the infrastructure level often feels like magic to the end user—they press a button, and value moves across the world instantly. But we know that behind that “magic” is intense logic, compliance, and engineering.
My job is to take the heavy, raw materials—emerging technologies, regulatory constraints, and aggressive business KPIs—and transmute them into products that are not just intuitive, but operationally efficient and strategically sound.
Empirical Alchemy
It begins with the lead—navigating the heavy ambiguity of decentralized ecosystems and undefined business goals. Through a transmutation of architectural rigor and systemic thinking, I convert this complexity into gold: experiences that build institutional trust and measurable business value.
Structure Precedes Decoration
My roots in designing skyscrapers and cinematic VFX taught me that structure precedes decoration and that storytelling requires high fidelity. At Ripple, I apply these disciplines to turn technical constraints into competitive advantages, shaping payments and custody infrastructures for the future of finance.