Engineer turned designer turned founder of Pearl. I was designing and defining AI before it was cool. Find me in Austin, Texas with my headphones on or reading a book.
Open to full-time design (product design, lead/manager, design technologist, experience consultant) roles and short-term project work.
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Better, Faster, Fairer Hiring
Pearl gets jobseekers hired faster by giving every jobseeker a fractional career team using generative AI and AI agents.
Pioneering Design for AI
Driving human-centered artificial intelligence design for 350,000 IBMers—years before the LLM explosion.
Infusing AI into IBM’s Workflows
Drive $900m in value through AI and position IBM as “Client Zero.”
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"As a long-time design and product leader, I’ve worked with many talented people, but Lawrence stands out—not just for his rare ability to seamlessly blend design, engineering, and business, but for his relentless curiosity, resilience, and ability to bring clarity to ambiguity."
"Beyond his technical and design acumen, Lawrence is a connector at heart. Whether facilitating cross-disciplinary discussions or championing new ideas, he consistently amplifies the effectiveness of his teams. His passion, adaptability, and leadership make him a force for innovation."
"Over the three years we worked together on IBM Design for AI, Lawrence became the team’s bridge to understanding the technology and tying it to design and strategy. His ability to thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and be a self-starter made him invaluable to our team."
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One my greatest joys is doing great work with great people. Reach out if that resonates.