Gary Homidas, Mba

User-centered UX Designer with 14+ years of experience designing accessible, responsive, and scalable digital experiences across healthcare, government, higher education, and enterprise platforms. Experienced in human-centered design, accessibility evaluation, UX research, interaction design, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver intuitive solutions that improve user outcomes. Led UX initiatives for healthcare and government platforms including VA.gov and Healthcare.gov, creating accessible digital experiences for millions of users.

Skilled in translating research insights into user journeys, workflows, wireframes, prototypes, design specifications, and production-ready interfaces. Experienced performing manual accessibility testing using NVDA, VoiceOver, Siteimprove, and axe DevTools while applying WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 accessibility standards. Strong collaborator with experience partnering with designers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders in Agile environments.

Passionate about creating digital experiences that are easy, clear, useful, and inclusive for all users.

AI Trainer Visual Design & Web Interface Design - Mercor - Remote

(2026-01)

• Evaluated AI-generated visual and interface designs based on usability, accessibility, visual hierarchy, and design system principles.
• Reviewed and annotated web and mobile design outputs to improve AI understanding of interface patterns and user experience best practices.
• Provided structured feedback focused on accessibility considerations, layout consistency, interaction patterns, and production readiness.
• Developed quality benchmarks for evaluating digital experiences against industry UX standards.

Senior User Experience Designer - Ad Hoc LLC - Washington, DC

(2021-11)

• Led Human-Centered Design initiatives for healthcare and government platforms including VA.gov and Healthcare.gov, designing accessible digital experiences supporting millions of users.
• Designed user journeys, workflows, wireframes, interface components, high-fidelity prototypes, and design specifications using Figma and Sketch.
• Conducted moderated usability research sessions with Veterans to identify barriers, improve task completion, and enhance digital experiences.
• Researched and redesigned VA claim status experiences by analyzing user feedback, behavioral patterns, and accessibility considerations.
• Synthesized qualitative research findings into actionable recommendations that influenced product strategy and improved customer satisfaction scores to 61%, the highest in two years.
• Partnered with product managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders throughout Agile development cycles to ensure solutions met user needs and business requirements.
• Performed accessibility reviews and manual testing using NVDA, VoiceOver, axe DevTools, and Siteimprove to identify WCAG compliance issues.
• Documented accessibility findings and collaborated with engineering teams to prioritize remediation efforts.
• Conducted design reviews and annotations in Figma to improve accessibility compliance before development handoff.
• Contributed to design system development by creating reusable components aligned with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
• Used Jira for workflow management, defect tracking, sprint collaboration, and communicating design-related issues.
• Created analytics dashboards using Google Data Studio to evaluate user behavior and support data-informed design decisions.
• Award: VA Benefits Management Tool — FORUM Innovation Award Recipient (2025)

Web Designer II - Florida International University - Miami, FL

(2019-02 - 2021-11)

• Designed responsive digital experiences for FIU Online platforms and internal applications using user-centered design principles.
• Created wireframes, user flows, storyboards, prototypes, and interface designs using Figma and Adobe XD.
• Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to translate design concepts into accessible, production-ready interfaces.
• Ensured websites followed accessibility standards and ADA compliance requirements through design reviews and testing practices.
• Built and maintained applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, PHP, Laravel, Drupal, and Cascade CMS.
• Developed reporting tools using GitLab data to provide project visibility and support decision-making.
• Used Google Analytics insights to evaluate user behavior and identify opportunities for improving usability.
• Partnered with engineering teams using Agile workflows and GitLab collaboration practices.

UX Designer - Miami Dade College - Kendall, FL

(2016-11 - 2019-02)

• Designed accessible web and mobile experiences for higher education platforms serving diverse student populations.
• Created user flows, wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, and high-fidelity mockups using Axure RP, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Conducted usability testing, analyzed findings, and provided recommendations to improve user experience.
• Redesigned navigation structures through card sorting exercises and information architecture improvements.
• Applied WCAG accessibility principles and ADA standards when designing responsive interfaces.
• Collaborated with developers to create reusable components and expand existing design systems.
• Designed interactive mobile experiences for iOS and Android applications.

Front-End / WordPress Developer - IssueBased Media - Miami, FL

(2015-03 - 2016-09)

• Designed and developed responsive websites using WordPress, Drupal, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Bootstrap.
• Applied UX principles to improve navigation, content structure, and overall usability.
• Created prototypes and design concepts to communicate interaction strategies.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into digital solutions.

Senior Web Designer / UX Designer - Interval International - Miami, FL

(2014-03 - 2015-03)

• Designed internal enterprise applications supporting call center operations and customer service workflows.
• Created user flows, prototypes, interface designs, and proof-of-concepts to communicate product functionality.
• Participated in usability testing to understand user needs and improve workflow efficiency.
• Developed a scalable design system using HTML5, SASS, Bootstrap, and reusable UI components.
• Collaborated with developers during Agile sprints to deliver consistent user experiences.

Interactive Designer - Open English - Miami, FL

(2013-02 - 2013-12)

• Designed interactive learning experiences for a global online education platform recognized as Best ESL Website by The CompuED Gazette.
• Created user interfaces, prototypes, storyboards, and design specifications for engineering teams.
• Conducted UX research with target users to improve platform usability.
• Managed project workflows using GitHub and collaborated with development teams through implementation.

Web Designer - Saveology.com - Coconut Creek, FL

(2011-03 - 2012-12)

• Designed responsive e-commerce experiences for major brands including AT&T, Verizon, and Cox Communications.
• Used analytics data to optimize customer journeys and improve conversion performance.
• Designed desktop, mobile, and email experiences across multiple platforms.
• Collaborated with developers to implement scalable front-end solutions.

Professional MBA - Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Florida International University (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design (Interactive Multimedia) - Southern Adventist University (2006 - 2009)

Associate of Arts - Graphic & Commercial Arts - Miami Dade College (2003 - 2006)