My Story
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, I developed strong problem-solving skills, often finding unique solutions to everyday challenges. From a young age, I loved building with Legos, constructing towers, bridges, and cars for hours.
A pivotal moment came when I was eight. After my parents’ divorce, we moved in with my mom’s best friend, whose child used a wheelchair. One evening, we broke a wheel on the wheelchair. Determined to help, I used Legos and tape to fix it, learning through trial and error until it worked.
This experience instilled in me the discipline of prototyping and experimentation, with a focus on helping others.
The journey is
1% finished
EXPERIENCE
Throughout my career, I’ve built a solid foundation as a UX and Product Designer, primarily working in a consultancy role for global corporations like VMLY&R and Publicis Group.
In 2020, I embraced a new challenge by leading a newly formed design team of five at a local fintech company, Billet—an electronic wallet designed for the unbanked.
Today, I’m the Head of Design at Qik, where I lead a 13-member design team dedicated to growing and developing the largest digital bank in the region. Our mission is to revolutionize how people in Latin America manage their finances, giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals.
EDUCATION
In 2017, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Design and dove headfirst into exploring the intersection of human psychology and technology.
That same year, I took part in RG/A’s Product and Service Design Bootcamp in New York, which kick-started my career as a UX designer. Fast forward to January 2020, I earned a specialization in Interaction Design from UC San Diego.
Since then, I’ve completed numerous courses and certifications, and by May 2022, I was officially recognized as a UXC Professional specializing in UX Management by the Nielsen Norman Group.
To all of you, whether through a brief but meaningful conversation, a full-fledged mentorship, or simply believing in me and opening doors, I want to express my deepest thanks. You’ve been the giants on whose shoulders I’ve stood, and your impact has been truly immeasurable.