Hi, I’m Nikole, a Product Design Strategist building with purpose and momentum.

I helps teams cut through complexity to build research-driven software

Research and implementation process

I collaborate with product and engineering, grounding my process in unbiased user research and problem space discovery then moving to hypothesis-driven testing to create products that work well for users and the business.

Select case studies

Transforming Defense Software Development Through Product Design Leadership

Teaching Soldiers to lead mission-driven design initiatives while building software products

Munition’s Loader Time Cut by 50% with Greenfield App, Retention Up 25%

Enhancing mission readiness by providing faster, more reliable access to critical loading procedures.

Responsive design

Hypothesis-driven

Qualitiative research

View case study

View all case studies

I drive product strategy and design clear, goal oriented user experiences

Grounded in research and real user needs, I help guide teams in developing sustainable processes to build and test software, using data-informed decisions to deliver measurable business results.

My experience spans civic tech organizations, the Department of Defense, wellness startups, and energy usage data platforms. I’m known for cutting through complexity to identify the heart of a problem and define a focused, aligned starting point for meaningful solutions.