hei! i'm Aino.

Failed astrophysicist turned creative technologist. Hyperpolyglot just to surprise people mid-conversation.

Graduated early at 16 and had no idea what to do with my life. I threw myself into astrophysics, then cybersecurity, then psychology, then graphic design before finding my true calling as the mad scientist of tech.

The signs were there early. I have photos of myself operating a Dell GX110 with my toes at age 3. Whether it's the laws of the universe, the human psyche, or if my cats knock their food off the shelf to manipulate me, I need to know how things work.

city of Santa Monica – June 2025

Awarded by Mayor Lana Negrete for innovation in urban materials anticipating the 2028 LA Olympics.

Recognized for the design of a sustainable heat-responsive roofing system that would enhance public safety, comfort, and ecological resilience.

.monks 2025 – Present

Create technical content strategy and prototypes for Google Gemini using API integrations and prompt engineering.
Build AI training programs and documentation for global creative teams to implement generative workflows.
Monitor AI landscape developments to keep social channels and internal tools ahead of emerging trends.
Bridge technical AI capabilities with creative execution through hands-on prototyping and team enablement.

BMW Designworks 2025 – 2025 (internship)

Creating user-focused phygital experiences that merge interaction design with emerging technologies to set new standards for future mobility experiences.
Pushing the boundaries of design by introducing speculative frameworks, systems thinking, and emerging tech integrations via hardware and software.
Acting technical advisor elevating design quality, ensuring cohesion, and amplifying the creative range of the team.
Leading innovation sprints and hands-on rapid prototyping to shape sustainable, equitable, and scalable proof of concepts.

UXD Lab 2024 – 2025

Led end-to-end design for portfolios across AI, Web3, Telecom, Entertainment, Wellness, and other sectors; projects included Identinet, Fliggs, Cool Is Dead, and much more.
Shaped and shipped MVPs, SaaS platforms, and consumer sites that supported funding rounds, GTM readiness, and adoption in competitive markets.
Measurable results across projects include: 3560% traffic increase, 348% annual growth, 71% UX efficiency gain, and a 500% lead growth per month.

F.Y.I 2023 – 2024

Supported UX design for an AI-powered social platform using multi-agent LLMs for content generation, collaboration, and real-time communication.
Restructured system architecture and IA to support agent-based workflows, improving user efficiency by 71%.
Designed and led usability testing across platforms and redesigned key onboarding/conversion flows to optimize engagement and growth.

Alina LPCC 2021 – 2022

Positioned and developed a mental health practice site focused on neurodivergent accessibility, lead generation & conversion, and SEO performance.
Boosted traffic by 38% and increased monthly inquiries by 500% through UX improvements, clear messaging, and market strategy.
Owned full-stack brand and site development using Wix Studio and optimized structure for long-term independent operation.