Hi, my name is Karen!
I'm excited to shape thoughtful digital experiences and contribute to a tech industry that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
Selected Works
other architectural + design stuff I made ✧
other architectural + design stuff I made ✧




![wall detail section [Converted]-01.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9959b7d570d7bbc71cf0d/f3165afb-3890-4dca-9f3b-575c632acbb0/wall+detail+section+%5BConverted%5D-01.jpg)
![Building 3 VIEW 2 [Converted]-01.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9959b7d570d7bbc71cf0d/a7d9a782-a88e-4d28-b48c-8a5fc1f56ffd/Building+3+VIEW+2+%5BConverted%5D-01.jpg)
![front elevation lines [Converted]1-01-01.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9959b7d570d7bbc71cf0d/77bc7d03-6cfd-41d7-891d-0f6aa53532bc/front+elevation+lines+%5BConverted%5D1-01-01.jpg)



About
I'm a software engineer with a foundation in architectural design — and I'm now pivoting into product design to bring both worlds together.
My journey started with blueprints and buildings, where I learned how space, flow, and user experience are deeply intertwined. That same curiosity led me to code, where I’ve spent the past few years developing scalable software and intuitive interfaces.
But I’ve realized my true passion lies in the why behind the build, in understanding users, solving meaningful problems, and designing experiences that resonate. Product design lets me unite my technical background with my creative instincts and empathy for users.
I’m excited to bring a systems-thinking approach, design sensibility, and cross-disciplinary lens to building products that are not just functional but thoughtfully crafted for the people who use them.
EXPERIENCE
Associate Engineer, Wells Fargo
Architectural Designer, DLR Group
Architectural Intern, Brame Heck Architects
EDUCATION
Software Engineering, App Academy
Masters in Architecture, Columbia University
Bachelor of Design, University of Florida
SKILLS
✧ Java ✧ React ✧ JavaScript ✧ TypeScript ✧ HTML/CSS.
✧ Adobe Creative Suite ✧ Figma ✧ Miro ✧ Rhino 3-D ✧ CAD ✧ BIM