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San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, CA, US

• Led UX/UI design and prototype creation using Figma for Scale Up Stream, an innovative platform bridging the gap between subject matter experts, investors, and startups.
• Crafted an intuitive, user-friendly interface to facilitate seamless collaboration and resource sharing, enhancing overall productivity.
• Focused on fostering community and open communication, ensuring a dynamic ecosystem where all parties thrive.
• Assisted startups in accessing essential resources and capital while providing investors with potential opportunities.
• Successfully created a platform that is not just a tool but a comprehensive environment to accelerate growth and propel businesses to new heights.

• Alex The Actualizer / Chief Product Actualizer
• Over 16 years of expertise in UX/UI design, specializing in creating user-centered, intuitive, and efficient designs tailored to client products and services.
• Approach challenges with curiosity and exploration, striving for a deep understanding and empathy towards user needs.
• Place utmost importance on the nuances of design, meticulously considering every facet of the user experience – from layout and typography to interaction design and animation.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and design trends to create visually stunning and highly functional designs.
• Emphasize continuous learning and adaptation to new challenges as part of the company's ethos. Thrive in innovative and creative environments, valuing these aspects as key drivers in the design process.

Folsom, CA, US

• Part of AgreeYa Solutions, a global systems integrator delivering advanced, tech-driven solutions to organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 100 to small businesses.
• Play a crucial role in defining and evolving AgreeYa's UX/UI practice with clean, robust, and visually appealing user experiences.
• Design intuitive websites and apps that cater to users' needs, enhancing usability.
• Offer user-centered design training to both AgreeYa team members and clients, emphasizing the value of a positive user experience.
• Drive user-centered design within the organization, ensuring all users enjoy positive interactions.
• Keep updated with the latest UX trends, tools, and technologies to continually refine the UX practice.

San Francisco, California, US

• Lead Experience Designer at Wells Fargo, a multinational financial services company operating in 35 countries and serving over 70 million customers globally.
• Spearheaded customer solutions for digital platforms, with a notable impact in the authenticated session and security space, including the overhaul of the Security Center.
• Utilized the right mix of user-centered design methods, tools, and deliverables to optimize design solutions across all devices - tablet, mobile, and desktop.
• Developed design concepts, presentations, mock-ups, style guides, mood boards, and technical specs, along with graphical assets, while working within established brand and platform guidelines.
• Facilitated collaborations with project teams and key stakeholders across the organization and country, and presented and defended designs and key milestone deliverables.
• Incorporated metrics to measure values and identify areas of improvement, emphasizing rapid prototyping.

• As the Lead Product Designer at Enemy Spawn, managed a dynamic team of 16, delivering a range of products for third-party companies and working directly with developers for design implementation.
• Offered comprehensive User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) solutions to enhance product usability and aesthetic appeal.
• Orchestrated the complete redesign of Amigocloud's GIS system, including Web Dashboard and Mobile Apps for Android OS and iOS.
• Developed Web Dashboard and Tracking Experience for Shell Catch, a wholesale distribution system for South American fishermen.
• Produced workflow diagrams and wireframe mockups for user interfaces, as well as interactive prototypes of mobile applications.
• Created motion graphic layouts and animations in Flash, Keynote, and After Effects, tailored specifically for the Samsung brand.

San Francisco, CA, US

• As an Instructor for User Interface & User Experience Design at the Academy of Art University, executed thorough analyses to determine appropriate learning delivery options and methodologies.
• Managed the development and regular updates of curriculum materials to align with changes in law, regulation, and industry practices.
• Utilized real-world examples to develop students' adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring they understand complex concepts.
• Taught students the language and processes of User Interface and User Experience design, fostering an environment where students can independently or collectively solve problems.
• Created a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment to facilitate optimal learning.
• Consistently adhered to class schedules, ensuring punctuality in starting and ending classes.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Pioneered the User Experience and User Interface design for the Android platform, playing a fundamental role in the application's initial development.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define product direction and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Actively participated in all stages of the design process, from initial ideation and conceptualization to prototyping and user testing.
• Integrated user feedback and metrics into design iterations, ensuring the product's usability and accessibility.
• Upheld the principles of user-centered design, creating an application that is intuitive, functional, and aligned with user needs.
• Fostered a culture of creativity and innovation within the team, providing mentorship to junior members and promoting continual learning and improvement.

Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-Si, KR

• Contributed to the development of the Samsung Galaxy product line, providing key insights and design solutions in close collaboration with the Vice President.
• Pioneered user-centered design principles, conducting user research and integrating feedback to refine and optimize Samsung's Android platform experience.
• Balanced the creation of original, user-friendly design concepts with a deep respect for Samsung’s brand and product design guidelines.
• Produced interactive designs and functional prototypes to simulate and test the user experience, facilitating ongoing iteration and improvement.
• Fostered productive relationships with both internal team members and external platform users, enhancing the flow of information and enabling proactive design improvements.
• Operated independently and within cross-functional teams to conceptualize and overcome complex UX challenges.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative, user-focused products, setting the foundation for a career in UX/UI design.
• Performed user research and usability testing to inform design decisions, ensuring product relevance and effectiveness.
• Crafted wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for both web and mobile applications, mastering the end-to-end design process.
• Partnered closely with developers, ensuring the accurate and efficient implementation of designs.
• Stayed abreast of emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, fostering a forward-thinking design approach.
• Prioritized user needs in the design process, advocating for a user-centric philosophy across the organization.

Certified In Multimedia, Game Design And 3D Modeling.

Motion Picture And Motion Graphics

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