Hanna Kutcher
@hannakutcher
I build AI-driven enterprise platforms that turn complex operations into measurable outcomes.
What I'm looking for
At The Home Depot, I lead AI strategy and rapid prototyping for a human-in-the-loop assortment forecasting platform serving 2,000+ stores, 8M+ SKUs, and $150B+ in annual sales. I reduced product-bundle onboarding from 53 days to 2 minutes, unlocking $750MM in annual profit, and cut prototype validation cycles from four months to one week.
I work as a design-engineer hybrid across computational design, platform UX, AI orchestration, research, and accessibility. From consolidating 12 SKU tools into one platform to building real-time disaster-planning dashboards, I use Figma, SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, Python, and agentic workflows to move ambitious systems from concept to evidence-backed testing quickly.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Spearheaded design of a human-in-the-loop assortment forecasting platform for 2K+ stores, 8M+ SKUs, and $150B+ in annual sales, integrating AI decision support to improve accuracy, streamline UX, and maximize margins. Reduced product bundle onboarding from 53 days to 2 minutes, unlocking $750MM annual profit via a simplified one-drawer interface.
Senior UX Designer | Functional Lead: AI Strategy & Rapid Prototyping
Aug 2021 - Present (5 years)
Spearheaded design of a human-in-the-loop assortment forecasting platform for 2K+ stores, 8M+ SKUs, and $150B+ in annual sales, integrating AI decision support to improve accuracy, streamline UX, and maximize margins.
• Developing an AI evaluation framework to reduce hallucination risk and enable secure rollout.
• Reduced product bundle onboarding from 53 days to 2 minutes, unlocking $750MM annual
I lead the creative and strategic vision for Subplot, an AI-powered platform that transforms emotional healing into a cinematic, narrative experience. I design human-AI interactions that help people explore their subconscious through storytelling, symbolic characters, and immersive media. My work bridges psychology, narrative therapy, and generative technology to create deeply personal, imaginativ
Drove application design, UI design, and interactive prototyping efforts, collaborating with clients to build usable,
high-performance web applications and front-end solutions.
• Optimized design system production workflows for Apple, accelerating design-to-development cycles.
• Championed immersive user experiences for luxury real estate and enterprise clients by mastering and
implementing custom
Directed end-to-end mixed-methods research programs — including field studies, surveys, interviews, contextual
inquiry, and usability testing — to define product strategy and elevate user experiences.
• Executed rigorous qualitative coding and thematic synthesis across large-scale research datasets,
translating user research into key insights to optimize UX practices.
• Produced ~50 research reado
Spearheaded end-to-end design processes to create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces.
Collaborated with Product Managers, Engineers, and Developers to develop products that solve complex problems.
• Defined UX concepts for blockchain-based food traceability and supply chain transparency systems,
improving trust, accountability, and food safety.
Designed the structure, flow, and user-centric architectures for complex digital platforms, blending creativity with
data-driven insights to deliver highly differentiated and meaningful customer experiences.
• Developed UX architectures & high-fidelity prototypes for high-profile clients (Chevy, Cadillac, Red Robin).
• Delivered high-fidelity responsive interfaces for Tier 1 automotive and hospita
References
* Stacie Sheldon -- stacie@devilspaw.com, https://www.linkedin.com/pub/stacie-sheldon/2/b08/553
Activities
* Partnered with IT staffing firms and interactive agencies to provide design, usability, and accessibility services.
* Performed usability study for Ford Motor Company. Completed entire project from scratch in only 22 days, producing 8 GB of electronic documents, 11+ hrs of video
References
* Stacey Marvel -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceymarvel
Activities
* Performed accessibility compliance assessments, evaluating against Section 508, WCAG 2.0
References
* Chip Pettibone -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chippettibone
Activities
* Performed multiple accessibility compliance assessments, evaluating sites against Section 508, WCAG 1.0/2.0, National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and Microsoft Accessibility guidelines.
* Prototyped and user tested a Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 compliant redesign of the existing graphical interface in 3 months.
http://www.seso.net/ (now defunct)
Activities
* Prototyped Ovation TV site redesign.
References
* David LeVine -- davidalevine@yahoo.com, https://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-levine/1/172/191
Activities
* Performed remote usability study for Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Realize Band) in just 15 days.
* Created prototypes, performed accessibility assessments for Elsevier (ScienceDirect, Scopus, MD Consult, The Lancet).
* Prototyped, designed, developed Joomla portals for
References
* Stephanie Rosenbaum -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierosenbaum/
* Laurie Kantner -- https://www.linkedin.com/pub/laurie-kantner/0/786/35
Activities
* Conducted (in lab) usability testing, field research, and focus groups for VMware, Chrysler, Deloitte, Realtor.com, others.
* Authored test designs, task matrixes, session materials, data analyses, final reports, and PowerPoint
References
* Eric Schrage -- https://www.linkedin.com/pub/eric-schrage/5/130/810
* Timothy Mills -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyrmills/
Activities
* Wireframed a global part/program portal (SMERF), which unified the manufacturing and assembly bills of material (BOMs) allowing all parts of a vehicle (typically 20,000) to be tracked from manufacturing plant to assembly plant to dealership.
(defunct)
References
* Jodi Bollaert, https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jodi-bollaert/0/184/408
Activities
* Researched bottlenecks in file management practices; implemented a course assessments framework for Compuware.
References
* Chris Farnum -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/crfarnum/
* John Law -- johnlaw789@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlaw
Activities
* Retained after internship to design a product trails system for 100+ products on 12 platforms from scratch and train Sales, Customer Service, Tech Support, and trainers on the system (which is still in use today).
* Reorganized and revitalized an
References
* Alice Coleman -- alicekcoleman@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/pub/alice-coleman/0/a1/b14
Activities
* Created wireframes, feature specifications, and master page instance inventory for Comerica Bank site redesign.
http://www.ssc-online.com/ (defunct)
Activities
* Redesigned and rebranded sites for two executive search firms (technical recruiters) specializing in the e-document, biotechnology, healthcare, and finance/banking industries.
References
* Robert Murray
Activities
* Designed, coded, tested, launched, and registered corporate and customer portal sites in under 3 months.
* Re-branded corporate identity: logo, software startup screens, email templates, and product literature.
(defunct)
References
* Tom Brinck -- https://www.linkedin.com/pub/tom-brinck/0/126/a6a
Activities
* Led distributed team in researching markets for RetroAccess, an accessibility compliance/reporting product.
References
* John Snider -- johnsnider35@comcast.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwsnider
Activities
* Managed high-profile portals (e.g. worldwide purchasing) for General Motors and affiliates.
(defunct)
References
* Shannon Yocom -- ssdelorean@yahoo.com, https://www.linkedin.com/pub/shannon-yocom/7/315/53a
Activities
* Designed for print, display, and online, including corporate sites, intranets, large-scale displays, product packaging, product literature, catalogs, warranties, product CDs, training CDs using Flash, and technical guides for Owens Corning, Merillat, and others.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lourdes University
Mathematics
2011 - 2012
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
1-800-878-3210
http://www.lourdes.edu/
References:
* Edward Tschappat, etscahppat@lourdes.edu
* Beryl Stemen, 419-349-3168
Lourdes University
Mathematics
2011 - 2012
Studied mathematics at Lourdes University.
Wright State University
Human Factors Engineering
2011 - 2012
Studied human factors engineering at Wright State University.
Wright State University
Human Factors Engineering
2011 - 2012
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435
1-937-775-2312
http://www.wright.edu/
References:
* Mary Fendley, mary.fendley@wright.edu, 1-937-775-4939
* Dave Kender, david.kender@wright.edu, 1-937-775-5251
University of Michigan
MSI, Information Science
2000 - 2001
500 S. State Street,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
1-734-764-1817
https://www.umich.edu/
References:
* Peter Morville, morville@semanticstudios.com, 1-734-347-2826
* Dragomir Radev, radev@umich.edu
University of Michigan
Master of Science in Information, Information Science
2000 - 2001
Pursued a Master of Science in Information, focusing on information science.
Siena Heights University
BA, Art
1996 - 1998
1247 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221
1-800-521-0009
http://sienaheights.edu/
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts, Art
1996 - 1998
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Siena Heights University.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Transferred, Painting
1995 - 1996
342 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31402
1-912-525-5100
http://www.scad.edu/
Savannah College of Art and Design
Painting
1995 - 1996
Transferred from Savannah College of Art and Design after studying painting.
The University of Toledo
Transferred, Art
1994 - 1996
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
1-800-586-5336
http://www.utoledo.edu/
* 1996 - Took raku pottery summer course.
* 1994 - Took college classes as a high school senior (PSEO - Post Secondary Enrollment Option).
The University of Toledo
Art
1994 - 1996
Transferred from The University of Toledo after studying art.
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