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Yarley Geffrard · Principal User Experience Designer and Architect

Empower People To Work [better]

With 17+ years of UX experience across investment banking, healthcare, and insurance, I listen first to understand what teams need. I use AI tools throughout my design process and create AI-enabled experiences that are easy to use, build, and maintain.

Trusted by teams that rely on great tools.

My work has reimagined mission-critical systems across finance, insurance, healthcare, enterprise as well as governments.

Selected work

Case studies with measurable impact

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Eliminating the manual tax: How case managers can finish 2 extra cases every day

By driving a 39% boost in productivity through AI-enabled case management platform, I turned hours of manual suitability reviews into a 10-second automated check.

+39%

boost in productivity

HR CRM redesign: “I can finally see it in one place”

I replaced a fragmented HR ecosystem with a unified, data-driven platform that saves managers 9 minutes per case and finally puts all employee insights in one place.

+9 min

saved per employee case

Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley

Project Manager and Scrum Master

“Yarley was instrumental in creating several UIs for several…”

Designing for Hope: How a data-driven redesign fueled a 220% growth in giving

I turned a fragmented digital presence into a centralized, compassionate "home" that connects families with palliative care and makes it easier for donors to give.

+220%

growth in giving

Caleb’s Trio of Hope
Caleb’s Trio of Hope

Owner

“Very knowledgeable, good approach to ideas and listens to…”

From 3 systems to 1: How UX handed back nearly 2 days a week

A legacy transformation that replaced three disconnected systems with a single source of truth, reducing manual labor by 37%.

+2 days

per week gained back

Testimonials

What teammates and clients say

Suzanne Butler
Attention to detail that catches what others miss

“Yarley is amazing! His attention to detail and perfection is the best! He walked me through his work and thought of things that were needed and I totally missed. I would highly recommend! Very professional.”

Suzanne Butler

Broadridge Financials

Darren Duncan
First-class turnaround and experience

“The work is unrivaled! The turn around and the overall experience is first class.”

Darren Duncan

NuVision Entertainment

Dhruvi Brahmbhatt
The teammate every project needs

“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Yarley on multiple projects in the same company, and I couldn’t ask for a better work buddy. Their professionalism, dedication, and collaborative spirit have made every task not just productive but genuinely enjoyable. What stands out the most about Yarley is their ability to bring energy and positivity to the team while always staying focused on achieving our goals. They’re quick to offer help, share insights, and ensure everyone feels supported, making them an integral part of any project. Working together has been an incredible experience, and I’ve learned so much from their expertise and approach to challenges. Their creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence inspire those around them, including me. Though our journeys are taking us in different directions for now, I truly believe that our paths will cross again in the future. The bond we’ve built and the memories we’ve shared are too special to be left behind. Until then, I’ll cherish everything we’ve accomplished together and look forward to the day when we can collaborate again. Wishing you all the best on your journey, and I’m confident we’ll meet again someday!”

Dhruvi Brahmbhatt

Morgan Stanley

Penny Chiang
A mentor in accessible design

“Yarley and I worked collaboratively on launching a mobile app and web portals. As a senior designer, Yarley always provided solid feedback on my design and consistently shared his knowledge in accessibility design with the team. I was impressed by his thoughtful design, the ability to delve into details, and always being responsive to any needs. Yarley not only helped my onboarding go easier and was also super supportive of my professional growth. I believe he would be a true asset where he is placed!”

Penny Chiang

Consumer Edge

Process

From requirements to a tested product

#1

Discover

  • Business requirements: goals, demand and market effects
  • User requirements: what users need, want and aim to do
  • Analysis of the existing user journey
#2

Design

  • User flows and information architecture
  • Wireframes updated to modern standards
  • Branded comps, interaction design and prototypes
#3

Validate

  • Quantitative, qualitative and split testing
  • Findings audited with stakeholders
  • Scalable, WCAG-compliant front-end frameworks with engineering
About me

Hi, I’m Yarley

I like figuring out what could work better and making it happen. That means building accessibility into the details, helping fellow designers grow, and experimenting with AI to create tools that give people more possibilities in everyday life.

Away from the screen, I make music and take on a different kind of building: managing properties and seeing major renovations through. Keeping teams aligned, budgets on track, and tenants happy takes patience, honest conversations, and follow-through. I also put my resources behind causes I care about, supporting Christian ministries worldwide and children’s education in Haiti.

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More on my approach

How I take a product from a problem to a solution people trust.

Listen

Listen

I assess each project's unique problems case by case. The best solutions come from exceptional communication and rapport.
Learn

Learn

I find what makes your business unique in its field so the design fits your values and brand identity.
Infer

Infer

I hypothesize solutions from case studies of similar systems, fusing creativity with best practices.
Liaise

Liaise

I work with engineering on scalable page structures and frameworks (Bootstrap, SASS, Material) that meet WCAG.
Solve

Solve

I aim for cost-effective, efficient and intuitive solutions, with insights that help grow revenue.
Test

Test

I test solutions with the business, stakeholders and end users to minimize risk and build trust.