Hoi, I’m Ambár

That’s Dutch for ‘Hi’ and Amber in Spanish

I’m a Lead Product and Service Designer with 10 years of experience across tech, healthcare, and government, including roles at GE Healthcare, Microsoft, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa, several technical design degrees, and industry certifications. Most recently, I’ve expanded my skills through studies in project management, front-end development, Object Oriented UX, and AI-empowered design workflows.

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Holland and Iowa, I grew up navigating diverse cultures that shaped me into a flexible, multilingual, and adaptable designer – qualities I bring to every team. I love connecting with people and learning their stories. Alongside my drive to keep learning, I see this as my design superpower.

I have a strong track record of delivering user-centered solutions that create real impact. At CMS, I led the design of the Quality Net Operations Dashboard public interface, a mission-critical product that provides real-time transparency on service outages and delays. Its launch tripled user traffic and retention in the first quarter. At OneStudyTeam, I helped grow the design organization from five to 20 contributors, while building foundational research practices and improving workflow documentation. I thrive at scaling teams, refining processes, and fostering collaboration across product, development, and design.

I’m seeking a full-time remote or hybrid (Seattle area) Lead Product or Service Designer role on a global, socially responsible team, ideally at a mid-size company or start-up. I’m especially interested in enterprise, data-heavy products where I can contribute as both a leader and individual contributor while shaping solutions that positively impact lives.

Currently, I’m living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my partner and our menagerie of rescue animals. When I’m not thinking about design, making art, or exploring the outdoors, you’ll find me in my garden or hunting for vintage treasures in local thrift stores.