I had the privilege of managing Quito during his time as a Lead UX Designer at ADP, and he was one of those rare designers who combine precision in craft with a deeply collaborative mindset. His attention to detail is exceptional—he approaches every design challenge with curiosity and rigor, ensuring that even the most complex user flows feel clear and intuitive.

I always admired his approach to problem-solving. He never jumped straight to pixels; instead, he sought to understand the broader context, align with product and engineering, and co-create solutions that balanced user needs with business and technical realities. He made collaboration effortless—always thoughtful in critique, generous with ideas, and proactive in unblocking the team.

While Quito was one of my go-to individual contributors, I always relied on him in leadership skills as well -- in helping co-facilitate design sessions and interview design candidates for our team.

Beyond his design skills, Quito brought calm energy and dependability to the team. You could trust him to handle ambiguity, mentor junior designers, and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal direction. He strengthened our design culture by modeling collaboration, thoughtfulness, and follow-through.

I really hope our paths cross again so we can collaborate on more design projects.