Lead UX Designer at Amazon, AWS Databases
tl;dr
Design lead for AWS NoSQL database services, driving core user experiences for enterprise data management features. Created foundational design patterns and frameworks that influenced multiple AWS service teams. Led the end-to-end design for key features in Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Keyspaces, focusing on data replication, schema management, access control, and cost optimization
Access Management (DynamoDB):
Led the design for DynamoDB's resource-based policies feature, transforming how customers manage access authorizations across accounts. Developed a resource-focused approach to access management that set new standards for cross-service integration, delivering a scalable and centralized authorization solution
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Multi-Region replication (Keyspaces)
Led end-to-end UX design for Amazon Keyspaces' multi-Region replication feature, introducing a streamlined Region selection system enabling simultaneous multi-region deployment. The feature saw rapid adoption with 130+ customers and steady monthly growth, addressing a critical migration barrier for enterprise customers.
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Schema Management (Keyspaces):
Designed and implemented a new schema creation pattern for complex data structures, enabling support for frozen collections and nested data types. The solution unlocked migration paths for over 40% of target customers and established a scalable pattern considered for adoption across AWS services.
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Throughput Management (DynamoDB):
Led the design for DynamoDB's configurable throughput limits feature, enabling precise cost control for serverless databases. The solution helps customers prevent unexpected resource consumption while maintaining performance flexibility, addressing key enterprise requirements for predictable cost management and system protection.
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