Hi, I'm Becky Sohn - UX Lead, Gemini Code Assist, Developer Tools & Documentation at Google
I thrive at the intersection of complex technical systems and human-centered design. I am driven by the challenge of making powerful AI tools feel intuitive, shaping the future of how developers build software.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built a foundational career designing high-scale interfaces for complex cloud computing and advertising platforms.
Currently leads the user experience strategy for an advanced generative AI assistant within developer tools.
Offers deep expertise in translating sophisticated technical systems into intuitive and accessible user workflows.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Web Years
Started in web development, building technical literacy and interface design skills during the early growth of digital tools.
✦ Web Standards
✦ Front-End Development
Cloud and Platform UX
Transitioned into complex infrastructure design, leading UX for Google Cloud Compute and Networking at scale.
✦ Cloud Computing
✦ Systems Design
AI-Powered Product Leadership
Current focus on developer tools and Generative AI, integrating advanced intelligence into everyday technical workflows.
✦ AI Strategy
✦ UX Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Complexity Translator
Distilling technical noise into intuitive user interfaces.
✦ Simplify intricate cloud and AI architectures for end users.
✦ Design seamless workflows for highly technical software developers.
✦ Transform abstract functional requirements into clear, elegant interactions.
Scale-Driven Architect
Designing for products used by millions of global developers.
✦ Manage UX consistency across massive-scale Google Cloud ecosystems.
✦ Apply data-backed insights to refine complex ad planning tools.
✦ Lead cross-functional teams to deliver stable, high-performance interfaces.
Human-AI Integrator
Optimizing the partnership between developers and LLMs.
✦ Shape how developers interact with generative AI assistants daily.
✦ Reduce cognitive load in AI-augmented code generation processes.
✦ Foster trust by aligning AI output with developer intent.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering emerging patterns in human-AI interaction across various industries.
✦ Engaging with forward-thinking leaders who are redefining software development cycles.
✦ Exploring new frameworks for ethical and trust-based design in generative technology.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring designers on moving into complex technical or cloud-based domains.
✦ Providing expert feedback on UX strategies for developer-focused platforms.
✦ Advising teams on streamlining user journeys within AI-heavy product suites.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with peers leading UX in the rapidly evolving LLM application space.
✦ Learning about effective organizational strategies for scaling design within large tech firms.
✦ Finding opportunities to share experiences on navigating long-term design careers in big tech.