Selected Projects
Universal Ads Manager: Designing a 0→1 Ad Platform
Intuit Academy: From Content Catalog to Career Experience
Comcast Tech Learn: Solving the Discovery Problem
ULearn Brand Hub: Designing a Scalable Resource Experience
Impact at a Glance
100+
Features Shipped
Helped bring a 0→1 advertising platform to market, contributing to approximately $6M in platform revenue.
10+
Hours Saved Weekly
Streamlined design intake and prioritization, reducing ad hoc interruptions by 40%.
55%
Increase in Engagement
Redesigned the Tech Learn discovery experience to help employees find the resources they needed.
About Me
A different perspective makes for better design.
Testimonials
"I’ve worked alongside Marilyn at both ULearn by Comcast and Universal Ads, and I’ve seen how quickly she can turn an unfamiliar challenge into a clear, actionable plan. She brings a thoughtful, user-centered approach across visual design, UX/UI, and product design, along with the curiosity and adaptability to learn new tools and technologies quickly. On multiple projects, Marilyn stepped in with very little context, asked the right questions, and developed user personas, journeys, and several possible directions for the team to explore. She worked closely with stakeholders to gather feedback, build prototypes, and create testing environments, then used the resulting data to inform the final product. Her ability to connect strategy, design, and validation makes them a valuable partner throughout the process. Marilyn is also one of the most organized colleagues I’ve worked with. She communicates clearly, documents decisions and details thoroughly, and brings vision, structure, and commitment to her work. She helps everyone around her understand where a project is going and what it will take to get there. Marilyn would bring tremendous value to a design or product leadership role, or a senior individual contributor position where user-centered thinking, strategic vision, and strong project management are essential."
Andrea Galvin, Brand and Visual Design Lead at Comcast Universal Ads
"I managed Marilyn when she was a Visual/UX Designer on my ULearn Creative Services team at Comcast, where I was Creative Director. Our work was highly matrixed and cross-functional, and Marilyn was effective at working through influence and building alignment with stakeholders across the org. During our ULearn brand overhaul, she drove the SharePoint execution of the ULearn Brand Hub, turning our visual direction into a consistent, user-centered experience at scale. Marilyn thinks in systems. She connects individual design decisions to the larger standards, templates, and brand guidelines that keep work cohesive across teams. She has a strong bias toward execution, moving quickly from idea to finished product. She also used AI effectively in her work, which at the time showed her to be an innovative early adopter of the technology. I’d recommend her to any team that needs someone who can turn strategy and design direction into polished, scalable experiences."
Renee Long, Transformation Leader at Microsoft
"I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring Marilyn for several years and have witnessed her incredible growth into a strong leader and manager. Our journey began when Marilyn reached out to me at Microsoft, eager to learn more about leadership in the learning and development space. From the start, it was clear she was passionate about growth and making an impact in her role. Over time, I’ve seen her take on new challenges and excel in leadership opportunities, from driving impactful initiatives as a program manager at Microsoft to her current role as a designer at Comcast. Marilyn’s commitment to excellence and innovation shines through in everything she does. It has been truly rewarding to witness her development, and I’m confident she’ll continue to make a lasting impact in any role she takes on."
Stefani Okamoto, Director - Manager Excellence at ServiceNow
"Marilyn might be the most efficient project manager I’ve worked with! She is organized, energetic, and proactive – not content with the status quo, and never tired of making improvements. Marilyn also brings a thoughtful, considered approach to her work, keeping sight of student needs and organizational goals. Would recommend her for your next big educational initiative!"
Jill Aronson Pfaendtner, Managing Director at the University of Washington
"Marilyn was passionate about international education and helping students, and learned quickly to handle all of the various complex situations that came her way. Marilyn was always calm and a good listener. Marilyn builds relationships well and would be a great addition to any team!"
Jackie Li, Director of Student Services at Northwestern University
"Marilyn is a brilliant and gifted Program Manager who understands how to get the best out of people & programs. I have seen her implement innovative, new initiatives with incredible success, leaving a solid mark on the Student Ambassador community in India."
Vivek Sridhar, Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft
"Marilyn is driven, motivated, organized, and professional. She cared deeply about the international students she served and implemented several business processes that improved efficiency around the office. Despite the large workload within this high paced office, she consistently met deadlines and even lend her colleagues a helping hand. She was a breath of fresh air with lots of new exciting ideas that inspired her peers."
SeEun Kim, Academic Services Manager at the University of Washington
"Collaborative, creative, and a true team player. She worked tirelessly to improve the student experience and improve processes for colleagues. I would not hesitate to recommend Marilyn for a Program/ Project Manager position, or quite frankly any role she sets her eyes on."
Hannah-Lynn Hullett, Program Manager at Microsoft
"Marilyn has outstanding customer service skills and the ability to learn and jump in quickly, demonstrate competency, and successfully take on any project or task! Marilyn was very effective and efficient, going above and beyond my expectations, balanced with her commitment to helping people."
Pauline Tolentino, Program Manager at the University of Washington