Hello, I'm Mika.
I enjoy taking complex business problems and finding clear and intuitive solutions. Over the past year, I've helped shape agentic workflows for enterprise products across CoreHR at Oracle. I also have experience designing for growing startups and simplifying workflows for nonprofits.
I'm now looking for what's next. I'm drawn to high-ownership roles in fast moving teams that address socially relevant problems. I want my work to matter in ways that people can feel. I'm someone who is moved by her work and I want my work to move others too.
If this sounds like a good fit, let's connect. I'm currently open to new opportunities.
Experience
Oracle
2025–Present
UX Designer II
Google Cloud
2025
Contract UX Designer
Cornell University
2022–2025
Teaching Assistant for 3 different UX courses
Oracle
2024
UX Design Intern
GrowSari (series C startup)
2023
UX Design
UniPantry (Cornell startup)
2023
Project Manager
Cornell Social Media Lab
2023
UX Researcher
Lagos Food Bank Initiative
2023
UX Design
Human Services Coalition Ithaca
2022
UX Design
My design philosophy
Born and raised in the Philippines, I grew up noticing the everyday friction in systems around me. From long lines and confusing processes to experiences that made simple tasks more difficult than they needed to be. In college, I began to see these challenges differently: many of them were opportunities for better design. Thoughtful planning and human-centered design can make everyday experiences more intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable.
I'm passionate about strategic design that balances user needs, business goals, and long-term impact. I believe the best solutions not only solve problems, but also create more positive and sustainable experiences for people and the world around them.