Igor A.
UX Designer

Skills

Adobe XD

Figma

Sketch

Amazon Aws

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Bio

A seasoned Product Designer with six years in the digital product sphere and a decade in the broader technology domain encompassing roles such as DBA and BI Analyst. Extensive experience includes contributions to prominent Brazilian firms, as well as engagements with international companies. Proficient in designing for various platforms including native iOS and Android mobile applications, responsive web, and desktop interfaces, with a relentless focus on optimizing user experience. Demonstrates capability with tools and methodologies such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, user research and testing, journey and user flows, prototyping, and Agile methodologies.

UX/UI Designer
9/1/2018 - 6/1/2021

Served as the sole Product Designer, leading a comprehensive site facelift and native Android app redesign. Contributed to both the Mobile App Team and the Buying Team, undertaking diverse responsibilities. In the Mobile App Team, carried out the native Android app redesign, crafted user flows, developed prototypes, and conducted user interviews and research to enhance the user experience. Within the Buying Team, focused on prototyping, designing the buying page layout, creating user flows, mapping user journeys, and performing extensive user interviews and research to inform design decisions.
UX/UI Designer
8/1/2017 - 9/1/2018

Contributed to the Product Design Team, playing a critical role in refining product and user experience. Conducted comprehensive user testing and user research to gather actionable insights. Led UI design initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring cohesive user interfaces for both native iOS and Android applications. Developed and implemented one of the first Apple Pay payment flows in Brazil, showcasing innovation and cutting-edge design skills.
Junior Database Administrator
8/1/2016 - 8/1/2017

Developed and optimized databases and data warehouses, showcasing advanced technical expertise in mySQL, SQL SERVER, and MongoDB. Managed and maintained robust database systems to ensure seamless performance and data integrity. Utilized AWS services including S3, RDS, and R2 to enhance cloud storage and database efficiency. Ensured optimal database functionality and implemented best practices for data management and infrastructure maintenance.
UX/UI Engineer / Designer
9/1/2022 - Present

Developed proficiency in Python, Django, and Flask frameworks, enhancing backend development capabilities. Demonstrated expertise in using PostgreSQL for robust database management and Redis for efficient caching solutions. Created and maintained RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with frontend systems. Improved frontend development skills with hands-on experience in React.js and Vue.js. Utilized Docker for containerization, streamlining the deployment process across different environments. Established continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Jenkins, promoting automated testing and rapid release cycles. Implemented logging and monitoring solutions with ELK stack and Prometheus to ensure system reliability and performance. Employed Git and GitHub for version control, fostering collaborative code development and streamlined workflows. Conducted code reviews and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Product Designer
2/1/2022 - 6/1/2023

Developed and led all aspects of Design and UX, holding the sole role of UX/Product Designer in the company. Collaborated closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Developers to optimize user experiences for clients and their customers. Key accomplishments include the creation of a credit note allocation system integrated with automatic writeback to client ERPs via our payment platform, the development of an automated payment collection system featuring extensive configuration options to accelerate client payments, and the design of intuitive dashboards for rapid data insights.

Responsibilities spanned a range of design and UX tasks including low, medium, and high-fidelity prototyping, UX and UI layouts, mapping user journeys, designing user flows, and conducting user interviews to gather critical feedback and insights.
Product Designer
6/1/2021 - 2/1/2022

Contributed to facilitating the used car market in Brazil while working with the Mobile App Team and Buying Team. In the Mobile App Team, designed a native Android application, developed complete user flows, and created detailed prototypes and layouts. In the Buying Team, laid out the buying page, developed prototypes, conducted user interviews and research, and mapped user journeys.
Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
5/1/2016 - 8/1/2016

Gained extensive experience as a BI Analyst, transitioning later to a DBA role. Responsibilities included creating detailed reports and executing database queries to facilitate decision making at all organizational levels. Developed proficiency in SQL Server, focusing on queries and optimization techniques. Leveraged Crystal Report for generating business intelligence reports, and ensured effective utilization of SAP B1 for enhanced system usability.