Hello!
Growing sustainable teams and π-shaped folks is what brings me the most joy, and I work to build culture within teams, focusing on diversity and inclusion to allow for growth — for the individual, the society, and the communities we serve.
Some fun stats!
Experience in product design
15+ years
Products & services shipped
30+
Industries served & delivered
8 & counting
Leading & managing teams
6+ years
Direct reports
20+
In countries
7
As a mentor
4 years
Time mentoring
3000+ mins
Kind words from collaborators
Grace Cheow
Research, Senior Manager
Jalyn is the genesis of important initiatives - from our inaugural D&I workshop for our Singapore office, to exploring research questions that have culminated into Thought Leadership projects. She is a culture maker and a roll-up-the-sleeves leader.
Jalyn's drive to make an impact within and beyond commercial projects is undoubtedly a distinguishing trait.
Vikram Wakhlu
Product, Associate Director
Jalyn is a Design Leader who drives results.
Jalyn embodies the infectious energy that she brings to every discussion, creating an open environment that motivates her own team as well as the extended program team to collaborate and create value for clients.
Jalyn is an asset and a joy to work with.
Ilene Munas
UX Design, Senior Associate
She is extremely knowledgeable in her the field of UX, with an excellent eye for detail, where nothing can slide past her, ensuring that we deliver the best to clients.
She is also the face of calm and reason, through the huge scope of work, breaking it down and ensured we managed our timelines properly.
Lucy Devassy
Chief of Staff to the CEO
She not only exemplifies what we look for from a performance perspective, but also as a leader in how she reflects our core values in her interactions and how she does what she does.
We look for the next generation of leaders who have the potential to shape what our company can be, and Jalyn certainly has shown the potential to do just that.
Wan Pakaporn
Research, Senior Associate
She served as a role model for those willing to go the extra mile for the team's success. With her kindness, empathy, and experience, Jalyn had a clear vision of how to guide the team towards solutions and promote collaboration.
She consistently led me and the team to success in delivering high-quality work, even when faced with challenging requirements and limited resources.
Pallavi Dubey
Content Design, Manager
Jalyn's ability to build and maintain strong relationships across hierarchies was a critical factor in the project's success. One of Jalyn's standout qualities is her adeptness at risk assessment and mitigation.
She proactively identified potential challenges (scope creep, ever-changing client requirements, et al) and devised effective strategies to mitigate risks, showcasing a forward-thinking and strategic mindset.
Work experience
Publicis Sapient
Head of Experience
Deloitte Digital
Consultant
2018 - 2020
Singtel
Manager
2014 - 2018
GraphPaper
Co-Founder
2014 - 2015
Various agencies, freelance
Designer and researcher
From 2008
Speaking
This is a muscle I'm wanting to flex more, as I grow beyond 1-to-1 sessions. I have been lucky to be invited to share my experiences as a design, and I enjoy talking about the behind-the-scene bits of it all.
I'd love to share more, and guide and inspire the ever-growing community.
The Impact of Design
Panel guest at RMIT University
2024
Navigating across different workplaces: A designer's perspective
Speaker at General Assembly
2021
Let's connect!
I love meeting new people, and discussing about design, productivity, leadership, and everything in between. I'm currently exploring opportunities as a Head of Design, and scaling small teams for volume and impact — out of anywhere in the world.
If you're in Singapore, I'll be down to grab a coffee too! Otherwise, let's hop on a call.