Senior UX Designer at Amazon Web Services, driving product innovation for Generative UI Experiences and Amazon Q Developer in chat applications. Leveraging cross-functional leadership expertise, mentoring skills, and extensive design mastery to craft impactful experiences across startups, agencies, and industry-leading organizations.
Recent Projects

Nov 2024
Amazon Q Developer Support in MS Teams & Slack
Amazon Q Developer in chat applications integrates AWS support in Slack.

Mar 2024
AWS CloudWatch Custom Dashboards
Custom mobile monitoring view for AWS resources.
Work Experience
From Junior Designer to Senior Product Designer
2022 - Present
Senior UX Designer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2021 - 2022
Product Designer
Dictionary.com
2021 - 2021
UX/UI Designer
CentralSquare Technologies
Education
From Junior Designer to Senior Product Designer

Academy of Art University
MFA - Interaction & UI/UX Design

University of New Hampshire
BA - Fine and Studio Arts

Bloc
FE Web Developer Program
Certifications
AI for Designers
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
May, 2024
Storytelling for Influence
IDEO U
December, 2023
React.js Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning
April, 2021
Agile Software Development
LinkedIn Learning
March, 2021
UX/UI Design Certificate
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
January, 2021
California Association of Community Managers(CCAM)
California Assoc. of Community Managers
April, 2021
California Real Estate Salesperson
Bureau Of Real Estate
July, 2005-June, 2017
UX/UI Design Certificate
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
January, 2021
California Association of Community Manager (CCAM)
California Assoc. of Community Managers
April, 2021
Recommendations

Alexis Spina, Ph.D.
Senior UX Researcher, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
March 25, 2025
Steve is an exceptional designer with a rare ability to create beautiful, customer-driven designs. He effortlessly solves complex problems with innovative solutions, seamlessly balancing user needs with business objectives. His deep mastery of the design process enables him to influence product decisions that truly delight customers.
Working with Steve at AWS has been an honor. He is a strong advocate for UX research, a collaborative partner, and a skilled communicator and leader. His ability to translate research insights into intuitive designs has consistently driven engagement, retention, and overall product success.
What sets Steve apart is his passion and dedication to pushing the boundaries of UX design. He approaches every project with enthusiasm, creativity, and a relentless focus on delivering the best user experience. He also stays at the forefront of emerging trends, particularly in GenAI tools, and actively shares his knowledge to elevate the entire team.
Beyond his technical expertise, Steve fosters a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking design culture. His leadership and mentorship make him an invaluable asset, and any team would be incredibly fortunate to have him.
Working with Steve at AWS has been an honor. He is a strong advocate for UX research, a collaborative partner, and a skilled communicator and leader. His ability to translate research insights into intuitive designs has consistently driven engagement, retention, and overall product success.
What sets Steve apart is his passion and dedication to pushing the boundaries of UX design. He approaches every project with enthusiasm, creativity, and a relentless focus on delivering the best user experience. He also stays at the forefront of emerging trends, particularly in GenAI tools, and actively shares his knowledge to elevate the entire team.
Beyond his technical expertise, Steve fosters a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking design culture. His leadership and mentorship make him an invaluable asset, and any team would be incredibly fortunate to have him.

Jason "Jay" Coudriet
Head of Design, AWS Cross-product Experiences
January 24, 2025
I've had the opportunity to collaborate with Steve, and I’m consistently impressed by his exceptional design skills, data-informed decision-making, and meticulous attention to detail. He approaches each project with an imaginative mindset and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. What truly drives Steve is his passion for empowering others to achieve their goals through his thoughtful designs.
My tools
Figma
Design
Adobe XD
Design
Sketch
Design
Framer
Design
After effects
Animation
Cursor
Vibe coding
VS Code
Coding
Github
Repo