528Talent

Design | Research

  • Highlights:

  • Led the product design process to improve customer experiences, reduce issues, and boost conversion rates.

  • Developed a product MVP for a user dashboard, incorporating third-party tax software, two-factor authentication, and lending services for more than 8,000 users.

  • Managed a team of UX designers, interaction designers, and technical writers, offering guidance and building a strong team culture.

  • Education:

  • ELVTR Certificate in Intro to AI Product Design

  • BA in Fine Arts - Visual Communications, Painting

10+ years
Location: San Diego, CA

I am a skilled product designer with over ten years of experience in creating user-focused solutions. My work focuses on solving problems and turning complex ideas into simple, easy-to-use products that provide real value. I use both user insights and market data to develop enjoyable and practical concepts. As a team leader, I support and empower my team to work effectively in agile settings.

Steve -Sr UI/UX Designer

Steve

Sr UI/UX Designer

  • 10+ years
    Location: San Diego, CA

    I am a skilled product designer with over ten years of experience in creating user-focused solutions. My work focuses on solving problems and turning complex ideas into simple, easy-to-use products that provide real value. I use both user insights and market data to develop enjoyable and practical concepts. As a team leader, I support and empower my team to work effectively in agile settings.

    Highlights:

    • Led the product design process to improve customer experiences, reduce issues, and boost conversion rates.

    • Developed a product MVP for a user dashboard, incorporating third-party tax software, two-factor authentication, and lending services for more than 8,000 users.

    • Managed a team of UX designers, interaction designers, and technical writers, offering guidance and building a strong team culture.

    Education:

    • ELVTR Certificate in Intro to AI Product Design

    • BA in Fine Arts - Visual Communications, Painting

Cesar

UX Research | AI Analyst PM

  • 6+ years

    Location: Chicago, IL Open to relocation

    Highlights:

    Highly skilled UX Researcher, AI Product Manager, and AI Analyst. He has a strong academic background in Data Analytics and Cognitive Psychology, excelling in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, making data-driven decisions that enhance product performance and customer satisfaction. Fluent in Spanish, English, and intermediate French, he is a versatile professional with a proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering impactful results.

    • Successfully developed reporting dashboards that saved over $300k and led the development of a mobile application and website, increasing customer conversion rates by 20%.

    • Led the development of mobile applications and websites, resulting in significant improvements in customer conversion rates and engagement.

    • Expertise in integrating analytic tools and conducting market research has influenced strategic decisions and product roadmaps.

    • Bilingual – English, Spanish, and French

    • Master of Science in Data Analytic,

    • Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Minor in Computer Science Engineering

J S.

Sr UI/UX Designer

  • 10+ years of experience

    Location: Portland, OR

    As a UI/UX designer proficient in environmental and traditional graphic design, I seamlessly blend technical expertise, creativity, and a user-centric approach to craft exceptional digital and real-world experiences. Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, I specialize in designing intuitive interfaces, ensuring seamless user interactions, and creating visually captivating graphics.

    Highlights:

    • Strategically built and curated content-specific pages, covering key aspects such as 10th Generation, 11th Generation, 10/11 Specs, Gaming, Gaming Specs, Customer IPOS, Hybrid Processors, and Mobile Experience.

    Education:

    College of San Mateo, Associate Arts in Music
    UCLA Extensions, Graphic Design

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Jesus

Sr UI/UX Designer

  • SUPERPOWER:

    Experience: 6+ years

    Location: Chicago, IL Open to relocation

    Highlights:

    • Highly skilled UX Researcher, AI Product Manager, and AI Analyst with extensive experience in data analysis, and project management.

    • Successfully led the development of mobile applications and websites, resulting in significant improvements in customer conversion rates and engagement.

    • Expertise in integrating analytic tools and conducting market research has influenced strategic decisions and product roadmaps.

    • Bilingual – English, Spanish, and French

    • Master of Science in Data Analytic,

    • Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Minor in Computer Science Engineering

Brian

Sr UI/UX Designer

  • Experience: 10+ years

    Location: Austin, TX

    As an accomplished designer, I solve complex business problems by creating a compelling user experience. I am proud to have shipped some incredible work throughout my career. Building digital products for a variety of businesses from startups to fortune 500 companies is extremely fulfilling. I have a knack for embedding myself seamlessly into large teams helping them iterate quickly. I also enjoy taking big-company thinking to startups, aiding them in elevating their product and position in the market

    Highlights:

    • Worked with a variety of clients in the technology, food, e-commerce and healthcare industries. Reviewed their current products to provided design solutions that solved user needs with information architecture, interaction design and prototyping.

    • Experience building design systems, digital products, websites, iOS apps and icons. These solutions elevated the client’s brand and increased product awareness.

    Education:

    Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design - April 2007

    Silver Addy American Advertising Awards. Category: Consumer Website Client: Microsoft - 2018

    Gold Addy: American Advertising Awards Category: Responsive Design Minecraft - 2017

    Judge’s Choice Award - American Advertising Awards Minecraft - 2017

    University of Washington - JavaScript Class PHP Class - January 2013–June 2013

    School of Visual Concepts: UX Guide to Responsive Design, jQuery, HTML and CSS January 2010–June 201

Paul

Executive Design Leader

  • 10+ years

    Location: Atlanta, GA

    High-achieving, senior executive leader bringing expertise in design strategy and the power of Design Thinking to affect business outcomes and change within an organization. Offers over two decades of "tradigital" experience (18+ in e-commerce) and leadership along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrated track record of accomplishment. His work has been featured in multiple news outlets, podcasts, research organizations like Forrester and L2 Gartner, national television spots, Apple WWDC keynotes and Super Bowl 58.

    Highlights:

    SCADpro is the university’s in-house design, research and innovation agency, generating new ideas and products for the world's most influential brands — from prestigious Fortune 500 names to private and public small-to mid-cap companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, Walmart, NASA, Deloitte, P&G and Chik-fil-A.

    • 8,000+ total student participation

    • 800+ partnerships completed

    • 75+ products launched into market

    • 300+ students hired directly into companies

    Education/Certs:

    Drew University

    Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner, Scrum Alliance

    Podcast appearances on the nation's leading podcasts. Topics include: design, design leadership, creativity, the business value of design, innovation

    Notable:

    SCADpro x Super Bowl LVIII

    SCADpro x David Yurman Holiday Campaign

    SCADpro x Sam Edelman/Nordstrom Sneaker Launch

    Oz Magazine: SCAD’s Superpower

    WTOC Channel 11 News Feature, Deloitte Foundry

    SCADpro Unveils New Atlanta Police Patrol Cars

    Automotive Startup Exit and Acquisition of Fair

    L2 Big Box Retailers: The Home Depot, Genius and #2

    Winner: The Home Depot, Forrester #1 Mobile App in Retail

    Winner: The Home Depot, Project Color App, W3 Gold

    Silver Winner: Dressbarn, Customer Engagement Awards

    Silver Award: Promax BDA, Viacom, Viacommunity

    Official Honoree: Webby Awards, Viacommunity

    Internet Retailer Hot 100 Award

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Roger

Solutions Architect

  • years

    Location:

    Highlights:

Anya

Senior Product Manager / Owner

  • 10+ years

    Location: Dallas,TX

    I am dynamic, passionate, resourceful, and forward-thinking Digital Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in creating and delivering high-quality and impactful solutions across web and mobile platforms.  I am a self-starter with excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and organizational skills. I am an accomplished liaison between customers, partners, vendors, and cross-team stakeholders. I have outstanding presentation skills in delivering to large audiences, small groups, and executive leadership.

    Highlights:

    • Managed digital UX/UI for program enrollment application, customer support tools such as Chat, ChatBot/AI, and Schedule a Call allowing user to connect with the agent and receive assistance they need to finalize enrollment. Introduced unique options to save enrollment progress and ability to get back into the flow through Email and SMS.

    • Shaped product vision identified and introduced new optimization opportunities for Digital Check-In utilizing Desktop/Mobile Web, personalized Push Notifications, Alerts, Digital Shared Key, Benefits, and Hotel Guide module, increasing Hilton Honors Members’ satisfaction and revenue improvement.

Arnab

Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Product Manager

  • 10+ years

    Location: Carollton, TX

    Extensive experience as a Senior Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Manager. I have demonstrated expertise across diverse domains including auto warranty, insurance, finance.

    Highlights:

    • Working on Products International, streamlined product management for auto manufacturers' warranties, enhancing supply chain processes and implementing the SAFe framework to boost project delivery. Involved managing backend application enhancements and developing comprehensive reporting systems, creating a robust model management application for financial advisors.

    • Led significant consumer loan projects in Fintech, integrating various business processes with advanced database management. Optimizing supply chain and inventory management using cloud-based applications and microservices.

    • Experience in insurance and reinsurance product management, where I managed complex data integrations and product pricing applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving customer engagement through advanced martech strategies.

    Education:

    Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Major in Accounting, University of Phoenix, 2007

    Diploma (Associates) in Software Engineering, Mumbai, India in 2002

Joe

Principal Director Solutions Architect

  • 12+ years

    Location: Tampa, FL

    Accomplished IT executive with over 12 years’ experience steering platformstrategy, product management, and digital financial services in highly regulated industries. Recognized for crafting and articulating effective program strategies while leading the adoption of new technologies. Expert in enterprise architecture, virtualization, and process optimization. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, overseeing intricate global projects, and merging state-of-the-art technologies. Proven competence in developing and maintaining top-tier technology addressing the needs of businesses, users, and customers.

    Renowned for strategic contract negotiations, creating persuasive narratives, and introducing groundbreaking strategies to executives. Pioneering transformative technology projects, driving organizational advancement with visionary solutions.

    Highlights:

    • Successfully led 15 architects and 35 interdisciplinary engineers acrossmultiple IT platforms developing digital modernization, SEC regulatory-realignment, innovation, and transition strategies migrating from AWS 2.0 to A3P/AWS 3 with a 15% decrease in architectural drift.

    • Adopted enterprise IAM financial industry standard security solution reducing costs 10% and subsequently designed the solution for the transition of over 90% of the corporate infrastructure from ground to cloud-based operations.

    Education:

    University of California, San Diego –B.S. Engineering (NROTC) San Diego, CA

    Boston Architectural College, - M.S. Architectural Engineering (Expected March 2025) Boston, MA

    Certifications:

    Cisco: CCIE (R&S)

    Microsoft: MCSE

    Checkpoint: CSE

    SANS: Global Information Assurance (GIAC)

    AWS: Certified Solutions Architect

    IT Certifications: TRAINER

    Courses Taught:

    Microsoft Infrastructure and

    Application Development: MCSE,

    MCSD, Project

    Cisco Networks: CCNP, CCDP,

    CCNA

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John

Software Developer

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Armin

UX Researcher

Arnab

Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Product Manager

  • 10+ years

    Location: Carollton, TX

    Extensive experience as a Senior Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Manager. I have demonstrated expertise across diverse domains including auto warranty, insurance, finance.

    Highlights:

    • Working on Products International, streamlined product management for auto manufacturers' warranties, enhancing supply chain processes and implementing the SAFe framework to boost project delivery. Involved managing backend application enhancements and developing comprehensive reporting systems, creating a robust model management application for financial advisors.

    • Led significant consumer loan projects in Fintech, integrating various business processes with advanced database management. Optimizing supply chain and inventory management using cloud-based applications and microservices.

    • Experience in insurance and reinsurance product management, where I managed complex data integrations and product pricing applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving customer engagement through advanced martech strategies.

    Education:

    Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Major in Accounting, University of Phoenix, 2007

    Diploma (Associates) in Software Engineering, Mumbai, India in 2002

Joe

Principal Director Solutions Architect

  • 12+ years

    Location: Tampa, FL

    Accomplished IT executive with over 12 years’ experience steering platformstrategy, product management, and digital financial services in highly regulated industries. Recognized for crafting and articulating effective program strategies while leading the adoption of new technologies. Expert in enterprise architecture, virtualization, and process optimization. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, overseeing intricate global projects, and merging state-of-the-art technologies. Proven competence in developing and maintaining top-tier technology addressing the needs of businesses, users, and customers.

    Renowned for strategic contract negotiations, creating persuasive narratives, and introducing groundbreaking strategies to executives. Pioneering transformative technology projects, driving organizational advancement with visionary solutions.

    Highlights:

    • Successfully led 15 architects and 35 interdisciplinary engineers acrossmultiple IT platforms developing digital modernization, SEC regulatory-realignment, innovation, and transition strategies migrating from AWS 2.0 to A3P/AWS 3 with a 15% decrease in architectural drift.

    • Adopted enterprise IAM financial industry standard security solution reducing costs 10% and subsequently designed the solution for the transition of over 90% of the corporate infrastructure from ground to cloud-based operations.

    Education:

    University of California, San Diego –B.S. Engineering (NROTC) San Diego, CA

    Boston Architectural College, - M.S. Architectural Engineering (Expected March 2025) Boston, MA

    Certifications:

    Cisco: CCIE (R&S)

    Microsoft: MCSE

    Checkpoint: CSE

    SANS: Global Information Assurance (GIAC)

    AWS: Certified Solutions Architect

    IT Certifications: TRAINER

    Courses Taught:

    Microsoft Infrastructure and

    Application Development: MCSE,

    MCSD, Project

    Cisco Networks: CCNP, CCDP,

    CCNA

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John

Software Developer

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Armin

UX Researcher

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Andy

Design Program Manager

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Jordan

  • SUPERPOWER:

    Experience: 10+ years

    Location: San Diego, CA

    Highlights:

    • Led end-to-end product design process, leveraging human-centered methodologies to optimize customer experiences, reduce user pain points, and increase conversion times.

    • Delivered zero-to-one product MVP for user dashboard, integrating third-party tax monitoring software, 2FA, and lending services for over 8,000 customers.

    • Managed a team of UX designers, interaction designers, and technical writers, providing mentorship and fostering team culture.

    • ELVTR Certificate: Intro to AI Product Design

    • BA of Fine Arts - Visual Comms, Painting

  • SUPERPOWER:

    Experience: 6+ years

    Location: Chicago, IL Open to relocation

    Highlights:

    • Highly skilled UX Researcher, AI Product Manager, and AI Analyst with extensive experience in data analysis, and project management.

    • Successfully led the development of mobile applications and websites, resulting in significant improvements in customer conversion rates and engagement.

    • Expertise in integrating analytic tools and conducting market research has influenced strategic decisions and product roadmaps.

    • Bilingual – English, Spanish, and French

    • Master of Science in Data Analytic,

    • Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Minor in Computer Science Engineering

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Orlando

Sr UI|Visual Designer

  • 6+ years

    Location: Chicago, IL Open to relocation

    Highlights:

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Trisha

UX Research

  • SUPERPOWER:

    Experience: 6+ years

    Location: Chicago, IL Open to relocation

    Highlights:

    • Highly skilled UX Researcher, AI Product Manager, and AI Analyst with extensive experience in data analysis, and project management.

    • Successfully led the development of mobile applications and websites, resulting in significant improvements in customer conversion rates and engagement.

    • Expertise in integrating analytic tools and conducting market research has influenced strategic decisions and product roadmaps.

    • Bilingual – English, Spanish, and French

    • Master of Science in Data Analytic,

    • Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Minor in Computer Science Engineering

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