Hi. I'm Jeff. I am interested in how humans use computers, and the interfaces between them.
I have been working in this area for about 30 years, prior to the general availability of the World Wide Web. Since those early days, I have worked as an interface designer, graphic artist, illustrator, web developer, software engineer, and user experience designer.
Much of this work has revolved around the Web, though this is not by any means my sole interest. For the last several years I have been working in the machine learning / AI space.
One question I have been asking since I become involved with AI is, “What is the user interface for AI?”. With the advent of Large Language Models, this question has become even more critical.
In a world of Generative AI, how will humans interact with systems that become more and more inscrutable? How do we design systems that produce good outcomes when the underlying system is largely non-deterministic? These are the questions on my mind lately.
I am a product designer, software developer, user experience designer, and visual designer with more than 30 years of experience. I combine technical and creative ability with strategic vision, and possess the ability to lead both creative and technical teams, as well as deliver high quality work as an individual contributor in both the design and engineering realms.
I have been involved in the artificial intelligence space for the last decade, and I am interested in how this rapidly advancing technology can be used by creatives and professionals to enhance rather than replace their work.
Timeline
Infinite Tape builds AI-powered tools for professionals and creatives, in a variety of industries from law to music.
H2O.ai is a leading AI cloud company, on a mission to democratize AI. At H2O.ai, I filled multiple roles as a manager, lead UI Engineer, UX Designer, and UI Designer.
Contract design and software development.
GTxcel offers a suite of products and services to help magazine publishers diversify their revenue streams.
As Creative Director, I was involved in both developing the core product offerings, and the professional services tied to the products.
Contract design and illustration.