Nicolas D.

Front-end UX Engineer

UI/UX Designer
1/1/2022 - Present

Developed expertise in understanding user needs, motivations, and behaviors, translating insights into actionable results. Contributed to the development and maintenance of Style Guide and Design System standards. Collaborated effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the entire Discovery and Delivery process. Conducted interviews, as well as qualitative and quantitative research, to validate assumptions, synthesizing and presenting findings to support design decisions. Created and validated desktop prototypes and conducted usability tests of products and projects.

UI/UX Designer
1/1/2022 - Present

Developed proficiency in Python, Java, and Scala. Extensive work on big data frameworks including Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Apache Kafka. Demonstrated skills in managing and analyzing large datasets using SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Cassandra, and HBase. Ensured high-quality code through continuous integration and deployment practices utilizing Jenkins and Git. Leveraged cloud services from AWS, including S3, EC2, and EMR, for scalable storage and computing solutions. Executed machine learning models using TensorFlow and scikit-learn to derive actionable insights. Implemented containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes. Showcased expertise in RESTful API development and microservices architecture, emphasizing performance optimization and security best practices.

UI/UX Designer
3/1/2021 - 12/1/2021

Developed proficiency in Figma to create prototypes for both web systems and mobile apps. Worked collaboratively with Frontend/Backend developers, Product Owners, and Stakeholders using the agile Scrum methodology, ensuring accessibility and responsive design principles were adhered to. Contributed to the creation of a comprehensive Style Guide for the platform. Designed and prototyped the onboarding process and an internal chat feature for the web system. Conducted user interviews to gather feedback and inform design decisions. Implemented general improvements to enhance the user interfaces of both the web system and mobile app.

Art Director
10/1/2019 - 3/1/2021

Executed the creation of printed graphic materials, including posters, billboards, menus, labels, invitations, and booklets. Developed visual identities and brand applications on various support materials such as textures, mockups, and stationery. Designed materials for social media, including posts and banners for social networks and websites.

Art Director
9/1/2016 - 2/1/2018

Developed proficiency in planning, designing, implementing, and coordinating the development of Information Systems while ensuring service quality and security in the field of Information Technology. Acquired expertise in creating printed graphic materials such as posters, folders, booklets, and invitations. Advanced skills in developing visual identities and applying brands on various support materials including textures and mockups. Conducted basic User Interface projects with a focus on redesign and integration of the student, teacher, and staff portal, enhancing user experience and functionality. Collaborated effectively with a team of IT professionals to deliver comprehensive computational infrastructure solutions.

Industrial Design at Federal University of Santa Maria
2015 - 2023