UI Designer

since 2020

Career Goal
To grow into a well-rounded UX designer known for thoughtful, innovative solutions that elevate user experiences across industries.

I’m focused on:

  • Deepening my skills in UI development and user testing to better understand user behavior and technical implementation

  • Expanding my creative range by adapting to different design systems, tools, and technologies

  • Translating insights across industries to solve new problems and create more meaningful, user-centered experiences

Professional Experiences

  • January 2022 - May 2025

    Joined a team of engineers as the UI/UX subject-matter expert to collaborate on the redesign of Cigna’s annual Wellness Challenge platforms. This role involved conducting user interviews and creating user-centered designs for both desktop and mobile interfaces. The redesigned platforms successfully attracted over 3,000 new users and led to a remarkable dedication of over 1+ million hours toward improving their physical and mental health.

    Cigna (Remote / Philadelphia, PA / Denver, CO)

  • July 2020 - December 2021

    [Technology Early Career Development Program - Rotation #3]

    Pursued a rotation with a design team to deeply immerse myself in the UX field, assuming project responsibilities just two months into the role. Conducted competitive analyses, performed user interviews, and developed wireframes and prototypes for both internal and external products, always prioritizing user needs and usability.

    Cigna (Remote due to Covid)

  • June 2019 - July 2020

    [Technology Early Career Development Program - Rotation #2]

    Contributed to data sourcing and organization for internal dashboards that monitored Cigna’s contracts with third-party vendors, primarily to assess potential data exposure in the event of a breach. Midway through the rotation, my growing interest in UI/UX led me to transition into a UI designer role, where I created wireframes and mockups to enhance the clarity and usability of these dashboards, improving their effectiveness for security and compliance teams.

    Cigna (Bloomfield, CT)

  • July 2018 - June 2019

    [Technology Early Career Development Program - Rotation #1]

    Worked on various projects across the data cycle, including data subsetting, data profiling, and data masking. Later, it specialized in data profiling to ensure that anonymized datasets accurately reflected the original data distribution, enhancing the realism and reliability of testing processes.

    Cigna (Bloomfield, CT)

"Satoko’s someone you never have to keep tabs on — she just gets it done. She’s super organized, keeps everything documented, and always stays a few steps ahead. Whether it’s tracking goals, timelines, 1x1 notes or project details, she makes it easy for me as her manager to stay aligned."

— Former Manager

Undergraduate Experiences

Syracuse University

School of Information Studies

BS in Information Management & Technology

Class of 2018

  • Fall 2017

    Collaborated with three other interns to re-strategize the Dunbar Association's database management by migrating data to a new software platform and restructuring the database for improved access to donor and customer relationship information. This optimization facilitated the efficient creation of mailing lists and fund proposal requests. Additionally, I led the rebranding of their website by transferring content to the WIX platform, enhancing site navigation, and expanding the organization's reach through extensive SEO research.

    Dunbar Association, Inc. ( Syracuse, NY )

  • Summer 2016

    Developed and implemented a database system, designed a user interface using QlikView, conducted comprehensive analysis of both internal and external data, and delivered a detailed project presentation to the Senior Vice President.

    Regeneron Pharmaceutical, Inc. ( Tarrytown, NY )

  • Fall 2016

    Conducted interviews to assess user needs related to internet security, performed data analysis, and contributed to the development of a tailored privacy tool as the final deliverable.

    Syracuse University School of Information Studies ( Syracuse, NY )

Fun Fact!

Fun Fact!

I got my research experience from

Competitive Science Research Program

2015 - 2018

I participated in a three-year college-level research program studying the correlations between stress and breast cancer. I was inspired by my mother’s experience with breast cancer, fighting it on her own with two young children and being in a foreign country. The research I’ve conducted was presented to medical specialists, including oncologists, at multiple high school research competitions.

  • for the research on the effect of stress management on the tolerance of breast cancer treatment

  • for the research on the effect of psychological stress on the development of breast cancer

  • for the research on the effect of stress management on the tolerance of breast cancer treatment

  • for the research on hospital disaster plans: making your hospital a safer place