Education-rooted Product Designer & B2B SaaS entrepreneur. Challenging the status-quo through the discipline of developing accessible solutions in the service of people.
Education-rooted Product Designer & B2B SaaS entrepreneur. Challenging the status-quo through the discipline of developing accessible solutions in the service of people.
Education-rooted Product Designer & B2B SaaS entrepreneur. Challenging the status-quo through the discipline of developing accessible solutions in the service of people.
CASE STUDIES
Work that I'm proud of
Mela Mela
DESIGN
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RESEARCH
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STRATEGY
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B2B EDTECH
Reimagining Special Education Workflows
As co-founder, I led product strategy, management, and design efforts. Since March 2024, I’ve helped turn Mela Mela from an idea into a scalable product for classroom teams, driven by a mission to support the hardest-working people in education.
95% reduction
time spent synthesizing data
$720/year
estimated time saving per teacher
+3.7
satisfaction with time efficiency
+2.8
confidence in data accuracy
Mela Mela
PRODUCT DESIGN
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PRODUCT STRATEGY
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B2B EDTECH
Reimagining Special Education Workflows
As co-founder, I led product strategy, management, and design efforts. Since March 2024, I’ve helped turn Mela Mela from an idea into a scalable product for classroom teams, driven by a mission to support the hardest-working people in education.
95% reduction
time spent synthesizing data
$720/year
estimated time saving per teacher
+3.7
satisfaction with time efficiency
+2.8
confidence in data accuracy
Product Design
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PRODUCT MGMT
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B2B ED TEch startup
Mela Mela
Standardizing Data Collection for Special Eduction Teams
Data collection in special education is essential, but rarely easy. This case study explores why consistent, data-driven decisions are so hard to achieve in real classrooms, and how thoughtful design can help close the gap between compliance and daily practice.
+3.7 satisfaction points
teacher efficiency (scale 1-7)
+185% confidence
rise in perceived data accuracy
Product Design
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STRATEGY
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B2B ED TEch startup
Mela Mela
Reimagining Special Education Workflows
As co-founder, I led product strategy, management, and design efforts. Since March 2024, I’ve helped turn Mela Mela from an idea into a scalable product for classroom teams, driven by a mission to support the hardest-working people in education.
95% reduction
time spent synthesizing data
$720/year
estimated time saving per teacher
+3.7
satisfaction with time efficiency
+2.8
confidence in data accuracy
TESTIMONIALS
People who like working with me
“Mike is one of those rare people who just gets it done. He’s reliable, on time, and pays attention to the little things that make a big difference. He puts real thought into every problem, combining creativity and logic. You can tell he genuinely cares about making things the best they can be. Always a pleasure to work with.”
- Sam Ezadmanesh, Business Operations- Sam Ezadmanesh, Business Operations
"Mike consistently demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough research and analysis, execute usability testing, and craft designs that put users at the center of the experience. His dedication to understanding user needs, motivations, and translating them into impactful solutions that our team understands is impressive.”
- Vince Vo, Product Designer- Vince Vo, Product Designer
Working with Mike is an absolute pleasure. He has that rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and genuine care for the people he works with. As both a product manager and designer, Mike brought clarity to complex problems and turned ideas into thoughtful, beautiful solutions. His positive energy, collaborative spirit, and knack for making everyone feel heard made every project not just successful, but fun.
- Chen Tao, Engineer
“Mike’s leadership brings clarity, direction, and genuine collaboration to every initiative. He holds a lot of passion for learning and high standards for his craft which makes my job easier as an engineer.”
- Ludie Lambright, Engineer- Ludie Lambright, Engineer
"Mike is a tireless advocate for the user, bringing that mindset to every facet of his work—from design execution to collaborative problem-solving to strategic decision-making. He’s deeply empathetic, and his work reflects a sharp sensitivity to the user experience. Mike is always seeking out new perspectives, frameworks, and feedback to sharpen his skills and expand his impact. His point of view is rooted in continuous improvement—and it shows in everything he does."
- John Patrick Higgins, Strategy & Operations- John Patrick Higgins, Strategy & Operations"Working with Mike is an absolute pleasure. He has that rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and genuine care for the people he works with. As both a product manager and designer, Mike brought clarity to complex problems and turned ideas into thoughtful, beautiful solutions. His positive energy, collaborative spirit, and knack for making everyone feel heard made every project not just successful, but fun."
- Chen Tao, Engineer- Chen Tao, Engineer
“Mike is one of those rare people who just gets it done. He’s reliable, on time, and pays attention to the little things that make a big difference. He puts real thought into every problem, combining creativity and logic. You can tell he genuinely cares about making things the best they can be. Always a pleasure to work with.”
- Sam Ezadmanesh, Business Operations
"Mike is a tireless advocate for the user, bringing that mindset to every facet of his work—from design execution to collaborative problem-solving to strategic decision-making. He’s deeply empathetic, and his work reflects a sharp sensitivity to the user experience. Mike is always seeking out new perspectives, frameworks, and feedback to sharpen his skills and expand his impact. His point of view is rooted in continuous improvement—and it shows in everything he does."
- John Patrick Higgins, Strategy & Operations
"Mike consistently demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough research and analysis, execute usability testing, and craft designs that put users at the center of the experience. His dedication to understanding user needs, motivations, and translating them into impactful solutions that our team understands is impressive.”
- Vince Vo, Product Designer
“Mike’s leadership brings clarity, direction, and genuine collaboration to every initiative. He holds a lot of passion for learning and high standards for his craft which makes my job easier as an engineer.”
- Ludie Lambright, Engineer
CASE STUDIES
Work that I'm proud of
Mela Mela
DESIGN
/
RESEARCH
/
STRATEGY
/
B2B EDTECH
Reimagining Special Education Workflows
As co-founder, I led product strategy, management, and design efforts. Since March 2024, I’ve helped turn Mela Mela from an idea into a scalable product for classroom teams, driven by a mission to support the hardest-working people in education.
95% reduction
time spent synthesizing data
$720/year
estimated time saving per teacher
+3.7
satisfaction with time efficiency
+2.8
confidence in data accuracy