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.

Let's connect↗︎

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.