UX Designer, Researcher and Design Thinking Facilitator

I specialize in digital transformation and user interface enhancement across corporate and startup environments, with expertise in Financial Services, ESG, Healthcare, Insurance, and Data Visualization.

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My Specialities

As User Experience Specialist, I work on solutions to solve interaction problems with technology. My skills can be organised in 4 areas:

UX Research

Qualitative & ethnographic research. Affinity mapping, mental models. Surveys, card sorting and Information Architecture analysis.

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Design Thinking

Design sprints & innovation workshops. Human centred design methodologies. UX Facilitator with managing experience.

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UX Design

Usability testing, storyboards, wireframing, task flows & scenarios. Low & hi-fidelity rapid prototyping. User Interface & interaction design.

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AI Product Design Strategy

Working thru the 4 phases of AI POC product design: Intelligence, Business Process, AI Technology and Tinkering. From performance metrics and scoping to model selection.

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My Certifications Include

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

IBM

Charter Financial Analyst Institute

The Interaction Design Foundation

Some of the organisations where I had the privilege to work and learn

My roles covered bridging user experience design and digital transformation, delivering a range of innovation programs which incorporate design thinking, UX practices and agile development processes. My past employers include:

Testimonials

I worked with Valerio at Refinitiv and LSEG. His approach to UX is methodical, collaborative and results-focussed. His work in defining target users, relevant use case and product insights is central to the execution and commercial success of all projects.
Also worth noting is his drive for continual learning and improvement. To study and complete a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing is not straightforward. It’s a testament to his willingness and ability to immerse himself within any required domain – a crucial skill for a customer-focussed UX practitioner.
Similarly, the Designing & Building AI Products & Services course with MIT has provided him with the necessary insights and approaches to help guide his stakeholders, peers, collaborators and projects leveraging these relatively new and fast-developing technologies.

Daniel Lewington
Director of SF&I Innovation, LSEG – London

Valerio moderated a 5 days innovation launchpad with excellence. He motivated the team, supported them in achieving results, facilitated productive discussions and prepared the team for a final presentation. Valerio is inspirational and flexible. The participants were delighted by such a great experience.

Fabiana Piscitelli
Senior VP – Global Product management, Mastercard – Global

Valerio is a dedicated professional who works hard to promote the interests of the people who use company products. He does not back down in the face of adversity using careful argument to put forward his well-researched perspective.
His drive is encourages his colleagues to aim higher promoting the interests of both UX and the broader design team.

Chris Lienert
Technical Lead, StarRez – Australia

I worked together with Valerio on a one week innovation sprint for a major customer. The project was challenging and it required to manage a group of more than 30 people, keeping them focused for the entire week and never losing track of the objectives. Valerio together with the rest of the team managed to do this and the customer was delighted with the results.
Valerio facilitated my role as the supporting subject matter expert and he was definitely key in the successful outcome.
I am looking forward to work on other initiatives with Valerio.

Simone Paul Tamussin
VP of Global Product Management, Mastercard – London

Valerio is very efficient, creative, quick and always has a way of finding solutions. He is one of the most dynamic colleagues I’ve worked with and I highly appreciate his proactiveness. He drives excellence and produces thought provoking outputs. He is not afraid of change, and he is always open to listen to client feedback. He effectively finds strategies to more productively develop IP and to do so with better intention.

Astrid Sofia Flores Moya
Senior Analyst, LSEG/Beyond Ratings – Paris