Experience

ADELANTE DESARROLLOS

• Costa Rica
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Product

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Costa Rica



OfficeSpace Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Director

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Canada Led Product and Systems



GoPato

• Costa Rica
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Costa Rica GoPato it's a young 100% Pura Vida Costa Rica Startup. Cofounder, building teams and helping the design of the organization. Big believer of 1+1=3 our team structure not only strive to be flat but to seek collaboration and to grant autonomy to all. To understand a bit better how we end up with our current work design there's a ton of resources we've followed but most of the new paradigm is set thanks to this three books: Growth Hacking, Design Systems and Reinventing Organizations Hiring… Show more GoPato it's a young 100% Pura Vida Costa Rica Startup. Cofounder, building teams and helping the design of the organization. Big believer of 1+1=3 our team structure not only strive to be flat but to seek collaboration and to grant autonomy to all. To understand a bit better how we end up with our current work design there's a ton of resources we've followed but most of the new paradigm is set thanks to this three books: Growth Hacking, Design Systems and Reinventing Organizations Hiring of new team members. Mentoring new team members. Team structure. Organization structure. Product roadmap. Design systems. Deisgn Ops. Office HQ design. Show less



Adelante Desarrollos

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  Production Manager, coordinating teams and creating and implementing the programmed budget. I lead the team and implemented practices of Lean Management. I also worked with design on urbanism, user research, office design and product (furniture) design.



Apptronomy

• Cofounder - Product Designer

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

  The only designer of a small team of developers, we tried and failed to started different ventures with different partners. - While there I finish the design of a security Android application which never finish development. - We develop iOS and Android apps for a online video sales course. - We launched a web service for private investigators. - I provide the redesign for a rental startup which still going under development. While here I provide initial… Show more The only designer of a small team of developers, we tried and failed to started different ventures with different partners. - While there I finish the design of a security Android application which never finish development. - We develop iOS and Android apps for a online video sales course. - We launched a web service for private investigators. - I provide the redesign for a rental startup which still going under development. While here I provide initial concepts which evolved with my team input and then got adjusted to meet our client/partner expectations. Doing countless itineration, evolving the products as much as I could usually at 100mph. Show less



Smartling

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Designer

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  New York City / Costa Rica - Embody the Smartling brand and mission in the marketplace. - Work closely with product managers, engineers and marketing peers to create simple, easy-to-use software and experiences with the brand. - Brainstorm, research, wireframe, design and refine user experiences - within specified product requirements and deadlines. - Architect and perform usability sessions with key stakeholders and customers to get feedback as needed. - Deliverables include wireframes… Show more - Embody the Smartling brand and mission in the marketplace. - Work closely with product managers, engineers and marketing peers to create simple, easy-to-use software and experiences with the brand. - Brainstorm, research, wireframe, design and refine user experiences - within specified product requirements and deadlines. - Architect and perform usability sessions with key stakeholders and customers to get feedback as needed. - Deliverables include wireframes, workflow diagrams, original art and illustrations, interactive mockups, prototypes, etc. - Create design concepts that resonate with our target audience(s) and help meet business objectives. - Provide guidance to all staff on brand integrity, to ensure consistency of messages and creatives in the marketplace Show less



PayPal

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Design

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Baltimore, Maryland Area



SGSV

• Product Designer

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  Costa Rica



Self -Employed

• Freelance Designer

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

  Fulltime freelancing, worked with a wide range of clients. A breakdown of areas of work at that time. UI/UX Desktop Apps 18% UI/UX Mobile Apps 38% Motion Graphics 10% Game Design 8% Branding 20% Other 6%