Hello, I'm Cynthia.

I bridge the gap between product capability and human behavior.

Selected Works

Vibe-Coding JavaScript Gamification

The Null Cipher

Boring material doesn't have to stay boring. I built this rogue-lite prototype to let learners make safe mistakes while mastering dry protocols. Custom code turns a standard tutorial into a high-tension game you can break to understand.

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Strategy SaaS Adoption Storytelling

Accelerating Adoption

Lawyers are busy and they don't have time for generic software tutorials. At Thomson Reuters, I helped turn standard training into practice-specific use cases. It is an onboarding ecosystem that respects the learner's schedule while actually showing how the tech solves their daily problems.

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Simulation Design JavaScript UI/UX Design

AI Integration Training

Compliance training usually feels like a checklist. I built this prototype to let learners handle sensitive data in a safe, interactive environment. You can scrub prompts and watch your risk metrics shift in real time. It turns a mandatory rule into a decision-based simulation you can test to understand.

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Blended Learning Instructional Strategy Game Design

Leadership Elevated

I took a pile of fragmented training at Dallas College and transformed it into a cohesive journey. This blended experience uses workshops and a custom board game to help 250 managers actually lead. It replaces a standard overhaul with a high-impact, active program.

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I also produce, direct, and edit multimedia learning content.

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About Me

The Philosophy

Adult learning shouldn’t be passive. When you blend behavioral science with digital design, you move beyond “click next to continue” and start building immersive, interactive challenges. I design experiences that respect the learner’s intelligence and their time, with every interaction focused on real competency and real business impact.

The Skillset

Instructional Strategy

  • Needs Analysis & Discovery
  • Competency Modeling
  • Behavioral Science
  • Curriculum Architecture

Experience Design

  • Gamification Mechanics
  • Scenario-Based Learning
  • UI/UX Design
  • Blended Learning Journeys

Technical Execution

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Front-End Development
  • Web Animation
  • Custom Tools & Interactions

The Human

Games like Elden Ring and Hollow Knight are punishing, deeply rewarding, and absolute masterclasses in intrinsic motivation, which probably explains my current vibe‑coding hyperfixation. My dream is to build a learning game that feels less like training and more like a rogue‑lite.

I love painting, reading, and Dallas life with a sumo fighter and a very fluffy cat.