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They call me Jake, Fergs, Ferge, Gee, Fergstrum, Mogwai, Qui Gon Jinn…the list goes on. Feel free to take your pick as long as it’s not Fergie-Ferg or Fergalicious.
I'm a passionate Product Designer & digital nomad with over a decade of experience using the agile methodology and user experience research & testing to solve problems for the target user(s).
As someone with a C DiSC Style, I have learned that I prioritize accuracy, am motivated by opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge, fear slipshod methods, and have the tendency to overanalyze.
What gives me energy?
+ Perpetual Empathy
+ Data-driven decisions
What drains my energy?
- Big egos
- Poor communication
I've been on some amazing teams
"Jake’s unique combination of development, design, and usability informs his UX analysis and recommendations, leading to insights that are enlightening on their own, and inspire and encourage further exploration. He not only possesses the ability to articulate the better path to the team, he knows how to do it beautifully on the front end, and elegantly behind the scenes. As a collaborator, he brings ideas and innovation, not ego, to the table, concentrates on what is important, and sets everyone at ease with his confident but respectful manner.
In my time knowing him and working with him, my opinion of and esteem for Jake as a team member, professional, and human being have only grown. Any organization should count themselves fortunate to have him, and any team will find themselves on more solid ground with him on board."
6 things jake does when he’s not working
written in third-person for some reason
Sending unnecessary sauce passes at the hockey rink
Trying to perfect switch tricks on his rollerblades at the skate park
Dropping elbow carves on his snowboard
Skulling flop shots across the green at the golf course
Going for 360 no-scopes while his buddies are asking for a revive
Posting pics of recipes he has no business attempting to cook
"Jake’s attention to his users’ needs guides his work, beginning with research, discovery, and empathy to understand the problem before he begins to craft a solution. Jake is conscientious, proactive in his communication, and thorough. He collaborates extremely well in teams and looks for opportunities to help others solve problems and learn from his experience. The care and passion he has for his work is absolutely visible in the results.
I would trust Jake with my top projects because I know he’ll do incredible work and meet deadlines without a worry in my mind."