Diogo R.

About Diogo R.

Hello and welcome to my LinkedIn profile, also known as the journal of my professional journey:)I am a versatile hybrid designer and creative developer with a background in UX and product design. I am dedicated to driving agile strategies and crafting innovative experiences that leverage creativity, technology, and business. WorkCurrently, I\'m a Senior UI/UX Designer at Billtrust.com, enabling enterprise customers in the B2B order-to-cash and digital payments sector. Billtrust\'s solutions, processing over $1 trillion in invoices, serve 2,600 global organizations, including Coca-Cola and JP Morgan.At Billtrust.com, I oversee the end-to-end execution of data-driven projects, mentor designers, cultivate company-wide relationships, and collaborate with engineering teams, integrating frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular to deliver optimized user experiences.Previously, as a Senior Product Designer at Climate.com, I played a key role in developing innovative solutions for farmers to collect and analyze field data, improving their decision-making. Climate.com, part of Bayer Digital Farming, empowers farmers with digital tools that enable them to access insights from their fields and optimize their farming practices. EducationIn 2023, I completed a Data Science and AI + Machine Learning Bootcamp at Caltech CTME, learning Python for Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning.In 2014, I moved from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco, California, to pursue an MBA in Strategy Design at California College of the Arts. A program grounded in design research, human-centered design principles, and lean validation. While in the program I had the opportunity to work with many local startups, including Launchpad Central. A company rooted in Steve Blank’s (co-founder) Lean Start-Up methods for rapid iteration and growth to bring products to the market. BackgroundI\'ve worked in various cultural settings, from Rio de Janeiro and Miami to San Francisco, which has broadened my approach to design.I co-founded and served as Creative Director at Estúdio Berinjela, a Brazilian Multimedia Design Studio specializing in web design, interaction, motion, and graphics. Our studio established partnerships with major brands like Coca-Cola and Red Bull, contributing to creative vision and business growth. I’m also a visual artist. In my free time, you can find me working on art and doing fun side projects. My mottos are “peace in the world” and “save the children”.

Experience

1. Senior Ux Ui Designer

   Billtrust

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   Billtrust stands as a leading force in the B2B order-to-cash and digital payments sector. Its innovative solutions have processed over $1 trillion in invoice dollars and serve more than 2,600 global customers, including Coca-Cola, FedEx, Staples, and JP Morgan. This massive scale underscores the company’s proficiency in transitioning businesses from traditional invoicing methods to more efficient electronic billing and payments, thus accelerating cash flow and enhancing customer satisfaction.• Expertise in enhancing design efficiency and consistency through leadership in comprehensive design system architecture, leveraging Figma CSS and Javascript. Proficient in deploying these solutions across a diverse portfolio of applications, integrating with Node, PHP, Python, and various backend technologies, with a strong focus on data-driven solutions across multiple applications.• Collaborating extensively with engineering and product teams, we integrate accessibility and usability seamlessly into the software design process. This approach not only ensures functional excellence but also achieves compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ultimately optimizing products for a diverse user base.• A key part of the role involves mentoring junior designers within our team. This includes providing strategic guidance, sharing industry insights, and cultivating a climate of creativity to facilitate their professional development and enhance our collaborative work culture.

Education

• California College of the Arts

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Design Strategy

• COPPEAD UFRJ

  MBA Marketing, Marketing

  2005 — 2006

• Caltech

  Caltech Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning Bootcamp, Data Science, Machine Learning + AI

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

  Designer Gráfico, Design Gráfico

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Direção Artística
• Interaction Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Photoshop
• Ilustração
• Web Design
• Art Direction
• Design Thinking
• Logo Design
• Illustrator
• Identidade Visual Corporativa
• User Experience
• Corporate Identity
• Creative Direction
• Adobe Illustrator
• Design Gráfico
• Indesign
• Illustration
• Concept Development
• Graphic Design