Andrea Valerio FerretoAF
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Andrea Valerio Ferreto

@andreavalerioferreto

Senior UX/UI/Product Designer with over 20 years of experience.

Costa Rica
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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovation and user-centered design.

With over 20 years of experience in Web Design, Front-end Development, and Product Design, I have honed my skills in creating user-centered designs that enhance user experiences. My expertise spans the entire product design lifecycle, from research and ideation to prototyping and UI refinement. I have successfully led design teams, focusing on knowledge transfer and mentoring, which has allowed me to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Throughout my career, I have worked across various sectors, including Sports Betting, Healthcare, and Fintech, where I have implemented design systems and UI components following Atomic Design principles. My commitment to accessibility is evident in my proficiency in WCAG standards, ensuring that my designs are inclusive and user-friendly. I am passionate about leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve customer satisfaction and team efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

UX Lead (Consultant)

Persistent Systems

Led the UX redesign for an AI-powered product, aligning user needs with predictive features and conducting extensive user research and analysis. Created user personas reflecting AI interaction needs and behavioral patterns, and proposed UX concepts tailored to AI functionalities like smart suggestions.

PU

Sr. Service Designer

PepsiCo US

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)

Led the redesign and consultancy for a new procurement project chatbot, delivering benchmark research, user flows, and design improvements. Utilized Figma for all design deliverables, ensuring consistency across components and maintaining alignment with project objectives.

10

UI Engineer

10Pearls

Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 (9 months)

Developed the UI kit in Figma applying Atomic Design, and revamped pages with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and Vue.js. Engineered layouts prioritizing mobile-first approaches while ensuring seamless performance on large devices and adjusted UI components and design to meet WCAG standards, improving overall accessibility.

SS

UX / UI Designer (Consultant)

Svitla Systems

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)

Enhanced stakeholder interaction, increasing customer satisfaction by 20%, and conducted training sessions that boosted team efficiency by 15%. Analyzed user data using Maze, optimizing user experience, and applied WCAG standards throughout the design process.

10

UI Engineer (Consultant)

10Pearls

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Developed the UI kit in Figma applying Atomic Design, and revamped pages with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and Vue.js. Engineered layouts prioritizing mobile-first approaches while ensuring seamless performance on large devices, and adjusted UI components to meet WCAG standards.

PU

Sr. Service Designer (Consultant)

PepsiCo US

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led the redesign and consultancy for a new procurement project chatbot, delivering benchmark research, user flows, and design improvements. Documented and analyzed interview sessions, organizing insights to inform strategic decisions, and utilized Figma for all design deliverables.

9N

Senior UX / UI Designer

9North

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Conducted data analysis using Maze, Optimal Workshop, and Hotjar to enhance user experience, and structured taxonomies, sitemaps, and documented applications. Integrated WCAG guidelines into design systems, ensuring compliance and improving user accessibility.

HI

Technical Lead, Interface development

Hangar Interactive

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Directed resources in design, technology, QA, and UX teams, and conducted training sessions focused on UX and design principles. Applied WCAG accessibility standards in interface designs to ensure inclusivity, and oversaw projects for clients like Nissan Canada and BMW US.

PL

Senior UX / UI. Senior Creative Engineer

Prodigious Latam

Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Specialized in Drupal, CQ5, and Sitecore, and designed UIs using .NET/MVC 4, Angular, Kendo, and Google Material. Led UX processes for various initiatives, and ensured all projects met WCAG accessibility standards, enhancing user inclusivity.

PS

UX Lead

Persistent Systems

Led the UX redesign for an AI-powered product, aligning user needs with predictive features and conducting user research to synthesize insights for AI-driven decisions. Built consistent UI components in Figma, aligned with system standards, and applied AI across UX stages to improve personalization and automation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

OB

OBS School / Universitat de Barcelona

Master, Design Thinking and Product Design

Pursued a Master's degree in Design Thinking and Product Design, gaining expertise in innovation, user-centered design, and product development strategies.

UV

Universidad Veritas

Master, Interaction Design

Obtained a Master's degree in Interaction Design, specializing in creating intuitive and engaging user experiences through advanced design methodologies.

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