Stephan O.Front-end UX Engineer
Skills
The career trajectory includes extensive involvement in the strategic, managerial, and design operations of diverse products and platforms, encompassing both international and national markets. Areas of expertise include the development of mobile and web ecosystems, design systems, and the fostering of innovation and market disruption. Experience spans team leadership and client management, bolstered by strong communication and collaborative skills.
An entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset facilitates the discovery of efficient solutions, even in challenging scenarios. Proficiency in systematization ensures the design of cohesive, detailed, and user-friendly interfaces that maintain visual appeal. The objective is always to generate value swiftly.
Consistently, positive feedback has been received from colleagues and leaders at all organizational levels, including designers, developers, managers, squad and tech leads, COOs, CEOs, and founders.
The mission is to deliver exceptional results for stakeholders by enhancing user experience and driving transformation.
Principal Designer
5/1/2023 - Present
Responsible for product strategy, stakeholder management, team leadership, and training. Executed project and product management, made critical tech decisions, conducted research and innovation, and developed Design Systems. Managed all DesignOps in close collaboration with the Dev Team. Spearheaded the Design System development and worked on the web app design for a platform offering EdTech and FinTech solutions, optimized to efficiently manage and securely process high volumes of digital product sales.Principal Designer
3/1/2023 - 10/1/2023
Responsible for product strategy, stakeholder management, project and product management, research and innovation, design system development, and DesignOps. Played a significant role in the design and overhaul of a school transportation intermediation platform, which included the website, an advertising campaign management web app integrated with its own FinTech solution, a mobile app for bus drivers, and a parent-facing mobile app. The efforts culminated in the platform generating millions of BRL in profits from advertising campaigns.Lead Product Designer
6/1/2022 - 5/1/2023
In this role, demonstrated expertise in product strategy, stakeholder management, leadership, and team training, particularly within Design, project and product management, and DesignOps. Led the design and implementation of four Learning web applications, notably enhancing customer acquisition for the Mulheres de Força ("Women of Strength") web app and achieving product-market fit for the BP Class web app through systematic feature enhancements. Additionally, orchestrated the design of a comprehensive U.S. product ecosystem, including an academic learning web app, bookstore web app, and sales website, as well as establishing its design system, with ongoing stakeholder management and implementation. Spearheaded the strategy for a confidential innovative U.S. EdTech initiative, effectively managing stakeholder relations. Conducted workshops to instruct the Design Team and developers in Design System principles.UX/UI Designer
4/1/2021 - 7/1/2022
Developed proficiency in user research, business understanding, solution ideation, information architecture, wireframing, user experience design, prototyping, and team collaboration. Utilized tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, and InVision for design and prototyping, as well as Jira and Trello for project management.
Significant projects include the design of the Diletta Pay Suite, a white-label FinTech platform for both mobile and web applications, which facilitated Bank as a Service acquisitions by several financial institutions. Engineered high-value features for the Inovanti bank app, catering to the oil segment, which managed transaction volumes between 2 to 16 million BRL. Spearheaded the end-to-end design and stakeholder collaboration for Cocatrel Coffee Pay, turning around stakeholder satisfaction from negative to positive.
Led the branding initiative for BOLD digital bank accounts, resulting in internal adoption by all employees at a major solution provider, which generated savings on banking transaction fees. Orchestrated the branding and website design for BlincTek, which positioned them to collaborate with a multi-million dollar FinTech company and opened up opportunities with major market players including iFood, N26, and Claro.
Delivered the Esfera Solar web app design in record time, including developing a comprehensive design system and coordinating closely with stakeholders, which resulted in significant SaaS cost savings. Finally, managed the rapid redesign of Greiner Bio One's e-Track mobile app, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and improved user development.Sr. Product Designer
6/1/2020 - 1/1/2023
Exhibited expertise in product strategy and business models, coupled with adept stakeholder management and project management. Led product management initiatives with a focus on growth hacking and marketing team leadership. Spearheaded the design and development of web MVPs and managed course launches utilizing digital marketing. Achieved an average conversion rate of 10% from the lead base, with campaign profits ranging from 60% to 90% and revenues between 50,000 to 300,000 BRL per campaign, contingent on the product.Team Lead
1/1/2019 - 4/1/2020
Served as a Team Lead, focusing on leadership and training, team management, and project oversight. Utilized lean thinking and design thinking methodologies to streamline processes and drive innovation. Successfully led and trained sales teams across two different organizations, implementing a personally developed method that effectively reduced sales losses by 15%. Demonstrated strong capabilities in guiding teams toward achieving targets and enhancing overall performance.Jr. Product Designer
7/1/2016 - 1/1/2020
Gained expertise in Product Design with a strong focus on strategy and prototyping for a medicinal drug mobile app. Subsequently, contributed to the design and development of various websites and other digital products. Developed a keen eye for user experience and interface design, harnessing tools and frameworks to create efficient and visually compelling design solutions. Worked extensively with wireframing, mockups, and design software to translate concepts into user-friendly products, ensuring the alignment of design objectives with user needs and business goals.Graphic Designer
1/1/2006 - 1/1/2017
Developed proficiency in 2D and 3D graphic design, showcasing expertise in industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender. Acquired advanced skills in digital illustration, image manipulation, and model rendering. Demonstrated ability to create highly detailed and visually compelling graphics for various applications, including video games, animations, and print media. Enhanced understanding of lighting, texturing, and rigging techniques. Applied knowledge of design principles and aesthetics to produce high-quality visual content, while maintaining a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving in graphic design projects.
Instructional Design at Anhanguera Educational
2019 - 2019Software Development (AU) at The University of British Columbia
2023 - 2023Digital Transformation Leadership (AU) at Boston University
2022 - 2023Neuropsychopedagogy at University of Marília
2020 - 2021Pharmacy at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
2011 - 2017
Next Frontier - Data and A.I. at JoinAI
10/1/2023Metrics for Digital Products at Tera
10/1/2023Front-end Development at Tera
10/1/2023Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate - SFPC at CertiProf International
10/1/2022Product Management at AluraAlura
8/1/2022Turning leads into customers at Escolar Conquer
6/1/2022Negotiation and influence at Escola Conquer
6/1/2022NLP at Escola Conquer
6/1/2022Growth Hacking 1.0 - 4.0 at Escola Conquer
6/1/2022Agile Methodologies at Escolar Conquer
6/1/2022Advanced Branding at Escolar Conquer
6/1/2022Advanced SEO at Escolar Conquer
6/1/2022Visual Identity at Alura
1/1/2022UX Research at Alura
1/1/2022Scrum at Alura
1/1/2022"Figma" is not an educational degree; it is a design platform and tool. If you were asking about an educational degree, please provide its name. If you need information about Figma or something else, feel free to ask! at Alura
1/1/2022Design System at Alura
1/1/2022Adobe XD at Alura
1/1/2022UX Design at Alura
1/1/2020
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