Education
The knowledge behind the work. Formal education, professional certifications, and continuous learning have shaped how I approach design, technology, analytics, and complex product development.
The structured résumé is available here; below are the academic and credential milestones that support that path.
Academic Foundation
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
Syracuse, NY | Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Formal U.S. design education that expanded multidisciplinary thinking across studio practice, critique, and visual communication in an accredited American program.
Embaixada de Portugal no Chile
Portuguese Language & Literature
Santiago, Chile | Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
Portuguese language and literature study that strengthened multilingual communication and cultural perspective across Iberian and Latin American contexts.
TCI - Adobe® Certificate Center
Web Design & PHP Development
Santiago, Chile | Feb 2003 - Feb 2005
Technical education connecting interface design with web implementation, production workflows, and closer collaboration with engineering teams.
IPDI – Polytechnic Institute of Industrial Design
Information Design (Graphic & Industrial)
Havana, Cuba | Sep 1993 - Jul 1997
Early study in information design focused on hierarchy, clear communication, and systems thinking applied to structuring complex digital products.
Professional Certifications
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Interaction Design for Usability
Completed: Jun 2022
Top 10% DistinctionCredential ID: 37027-2024-444960
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Conducting Usability Testing
Completed: Aug 2024
Top 10% DistinctionCredential ID: 37027-2024-260137
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Accessibility: How to Design for All
Completed: Aug 2024
Credential ID: 37027-2024-444960
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
How To Craft Immersive Experiences in XR
Completed: Jul 2023
Credential ID: eda1d188c5b14ef0bb7bf0ebf81478a7
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
User Research – Methods and Best Practices
Completed: Jun 2023
Top 10% DistinctionCredential ID: 37027-2023-174107
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Completed: May 2021
Credential ID: 8Y5339EVRJQ3
Learning Never Stops
Technology, products, and user expectations continue to evolve. Continuous learning is how I stay curious, adapt to change, and bring better ideas to every new challenge.