Professional UX design leader
Josh is a user experience design leader with over 20 years of experience simplifying complex software applications and platforms for companies including IBM, Informatica, Intuit, SAP, and Cisco.
Amateur tribute band guitarist
Josh also plays acoustic and electric guitars and occasionally sings backup vocals in several San Francisco Bay Area bands paying tribute to classic rock artists.
HOOSIER TURNED CALIFORNIAN
Josh was born and raised in Indiana and earned a Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Illinois before moving to Silicon Valley to start his UX design career.
UX Design Portfolio
I am a User Experience Design Leader with over 20 years of experience simplifying software applications for companies including IBM, Informatica, Intuit, SAP, and Cisco. My focus is on eliminating unnecessary complexity, establishing design systems, and improving review processes to deliver higher quality products. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led design initiatives by influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive change. I’m known for asking difficult questions and my passion for enhancing the user experience and improving product quality.
Josh's Music
I have played acoustic and electric guitar and sang backup vocals in several San Francisco Bay Area bands paying tribute to classic rock artists including David Bowie, Devo, Pink Floyd, Prince, Lou Reed, and Talking Heads.
My tribute bands have performed at independent music venues including Art Boutiki, Boom Boom Room, Brick & Mortar, Café du Nord, Club Fox, Fireside Lounge, Ivy Room, The Knockout, Peri's Tavern, Rickshaw Stop, Retro Junkie, and The Ritz.
Upcoming Performances
I currently play lead guitar and sing backup vocals for Suburban Robots, a tribute to Devo!
Our next gig is at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek opening for Faith & Devotion: A Tribute to Depeche Mode on Saturday, August 23.
After that, we'll be headlining 80's Night at Music City SF on Friday, September 5.
Past Performances
| Date | Tribute Band | Original Artist | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Flippy Floppy | Talking Heads | Art Boutiki |
| 5/30/2025 | Flippy Floppy | Talking Heads | Retro Junkie |
| 4/19/2025 | Flippy Floppy | Talking Heads | Rickshaw Stop |
| 1/31/2025 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Peri's Tavern |
| 11/23/2024 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Ivy Room |
| 10/7/2023 | Suburban Robots | Devo | The Ritz |
| 9/23/2023 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Retro Junkie |
| 8/19/2023 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Fireside Lounge |
| 7/27/2023 | Rebel Rebel | David Bowie | Boom Boom Room |
| 7/15/2023 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Ivy Room |
| 6/24/2023 | Rebel Rebel | David Bowie | Ivy Room |
| 4/14/2023 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Brick & Mortar |
| 4/8/2023 | Rebel Rebel | David Bowie | Club Fox |
| 9/10/2022 | Suburban Robots | Devo | Rickshaw Stop |
| 3/3/2020 | Queen Bitch | David Bowie | Rickshaw Stop |
| 7/20/2019 | Controversy | Prince | Rickshaw Stop |
| 7/20/2019 | Queen Bitch | David Bowie | Rickshaw Stop |
| 1/14/2017 | Controversy | Prince | Rickshaw Stop |
| 7/8/2016 | Controversy | Prince | Rickshaw Stop |
| 3/31/2014 | Some Evil Mothers | Lou Reed | The Knockout |
| 12/11/2010 | Space Cadet Glow | Pink Floyd | Café du Nord |
| 12/15/2010 | Space Cadet Glow | Pink Floyd | Café du Nord |
| 9/24/2009 | Found a Job | Talking Heads | Café du Nord |
About Josh
Born and raised in Indiana, I attended DePauw University and earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology while DJing at WGRE 91.5 FM and performing in an acoustic rock duo.I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned a Master's degree in cognitive psychology, after which I moved to California for a user-centered design internship at Cisco Systems. I have worked in Silicon Valley ever since, including stints at Siebel Systems, eBay, PeopleSoft, SAP, Intuit, Informatica, and IBM.I live in San Jose with my girlfriend Shauna and our cats Piper, Pumpkin, and Zoey.