Top Talent like Amando D. are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Amando D. Moreno

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Designer | Industrial Design Expert
With a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from the University of Houston and a Software Engineering Immersive from General Assembly, I bring a unique blend of design and technical expertise. Currently, as a UX Designer at Bookworm Reads, I enhance user engagement by aligning design choices with user preferences and client objectives. My role as an Instructor Associate at General Assembly has honed my communication and leadership skills, successfully graduating over 130 students. Previous experience includes a UX Researcher role at CHAPTER ONE, where I conducted in-depth user research, and an Industrial Designer at HTX Made, where I managed projects from concept to completion. My technical skills span front-end and back-end development, with proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various databases.

Work History

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UX Designer

Bookworm ReadsStrategized a plan around boosting user engagement by designing features that resonate with our community's motivations. This results in a more dynamic and vibrant platform, encouraging users to interact and share their love for books. Collaborated closely with the client to bridge the gap between research and her vision for the app. By aligning design choices with both user preferences and client objectives, I aim to create a harmonious and purpose-driven platform.
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Instructor Associate

General AssemblyLed activities, discussions, and learning materials, successfully graduating 130+ students from the program, showcasing effective communication and educational leadership skills; currently holding a rating of 4.26/5 over six cohorts for Communication. Product-managed e-commerce teams, overseeing user research, visual design, and test iterations leading to 100% project completion; currently holding a rating of 4.23/5 over six cohorts for Industry Knowledge. Led and coordinated sessions for learning HTML, CSS, Chrome Inspector Tools, code editors, and folder organization while ensuring effective connections of coding skills, guidelines, and constraints to web and app design. Client screening and procurement of company projects with a quick turnaround, resulting in acquiring and retaining 4/4 clients within two weeks.
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Software Engineering Fellow

General AssemblyNov 2020 - Feb 2021 • 4 mosFront-end and back-end projects built using agile practices, considering developer and tech constraints, project organization, code structure, collaboration, and scope. I maximize user experience from the start through wireframes and sketching, intuitive navigation, responsive design, feature prioritization, and prototyping best practices. HTML5 basics, including common body element tags and metadata tags. CSS3 basics, including syntax, current trends, and best practices of selectors, properties, and values. Build HTML|CSS|JavaScript mockups utilizing properties of the DOM in Google Chrome. Use Chrome Dev tools to corroborate user-facing designs, including responsive design elements. Exchanging information using RESTful API best practices. Use MongoDB, mySQL, and Azure to manage the collection of data through user forms and inputs. Use common design approaches including mobile-first website design, responsive web design, and native apps.
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UX Researcher

CHAPTER ONEJul 2023 - Aug 2023 • 2 mosTaking a research-driven approach that enables us to stand out in a competitive market. By tailoring the user experience to our community's preferences, we are building a unique and user-friendly platform that sets us apart. Conducted in-depth research, enabling me to delve into the nuances of our user community's motivations, behaviors, and preferences. By understanding their needs, I strive to ensure that our platform aligns seamlessly with their expectations.
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Industrial Designer

HTX MadeJun 2018 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 1 moI delivered client projects on schedule by introducing innovative designs to unique tasks in an excited startup environment while adhering to the stakeholders' visual language and design standards. Improved company user interfaces and experience, resulting in upgraded B2B project documentation and widening the client base, involving stakeholders in the process. Managed projects from start to finish tuning the design process to best help users and stakeholders by researching, designing, scoping, and iterating on designs. Developed and assisted with product roadmaps generating improved daily workflows.

Education

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General Assembly

Software Engineering Immersive2020 - 2021
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University of Houston

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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UX Designer | Industrial Design Expert
With a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from the University of Houston and a Software Engineering Immersive from General Assembly, I bring a unique blend of design and technical expertise. Currently, as a UX Designer at Bookworm Reads, I enhance user engagement by aligning design choices with user preferences and client objectives. My role as an Instructor Associate at General Assembly has honed my communication and leadership skills, successfully graduating over 130 students. Previous experience includes a UX Researcher role at CHAPTER ONE, where I conducted in-depth user research, and an Industrial Designer at HTX Made, where I managed projects from concept to completion. My technical skills span front-end and back-end development, with proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various databases.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Amando D. are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Amando D. Moreno

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

UX Designer

Bookworm ReadsStrategized a plan around boosting user engagement by designing features that resonate with our community's motivations. This results in a more dynamic and vibrant platform, encouraging users to interact and share their love for books. Collaborated closely with the client to bridge the gap between research and her vision for the app. By aligning design choices with both user preferences and client objectives, I aim to create a harmonious and purpose-driven platform.
G

Instructor Associate

General AssemblyLed activities, discussions, and learning materials, successfully graduating 130+ students from the program, showcasing effective communication and educational leadership skills; currently holding a rating of 4.26/5 over six cohorts for Communication. Product-managed e-commerce teams, overseeing user research, visual design, and test iterations leading to 100% project completion; currently holding a rating of 4.23/5 over six cohorts for Industry Knowledge. Led and coordinated sessions for learning HTML, CSS, Chrome Inspector Tools, code editors, and folder organization while ensuring effective connections of coding skills, guidelines, and constraints to web and app design. Client screening and procurement of company projects with a quick turnaround, resulting in acquiring and retaining 4/4 clients within two weeks.
G

Software Engineering Fellow

General AssemblyNov 2020 - Feb 2021 • 4 mosFront-end and back-end projects built using agile practices, considering developer and tech constraints, project organization, code structure, collaboration, and scope. I maximize user experience from the start through wireframes and sketching, intuitive navigation, responsive design, feature prioritization, and prototyping best practices. HTML5 basics, including common body element tags and metadata tags. CSS3 basics, including syntax, current trends, and best practices of selectors, properties, and values. Build HTML|CSS|JavaScript mockups utilizing properties of the DOM in Google Chrome. Use Chrome Dev tools to corroborate user-facing designs, including responsive design elements. Exchanging information using RESTful API best practices. Use MongoDB, mySQL, and Azure to manage the collection of data through user forms and inputs. Use common design approaches including mobile-first website design, responsive web design, and native apps.
C

UX Researcher

CHAPTER ONEJul 2023 - Aug 2023 • 2 mosTaking a research-driven approach that enables us to stand out in a competitive market. By tailoring the user experience to our community's preferences, we are building a unique and user-friendly platform that sets us apart. Conducted in-depth research, enabling me to delve into the nuances of our user community's motivations, behaviors, and preferences. By understanding their needs, I strive to ensure that our platform aligns seamlessly with their expectations.
H

Industrial Designer

HTX MadeJun 2018 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 1 moI delivered client projects on schedule by introducing innovative designs to unique tasks in an excited startup environment while adhering to the stakeholders' visual language and design standards. Improved company user interfaces and experience, resulting in upgraded B2B project documentation and widening the client base, involving stakeholders in the process. Managed projects from start to finish tuning the design process to best help users and stakeholders by researching, designing, scoping, and iterating on designs. Developed and assisted with product roadmaps generating improved daily workflows.

Education

G

General Assembly

Software Engineering Immersive2020 - 2021
U

University of Houston

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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