With a background as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, I am excited to shift my focus to UX /UI design to have my work and impact be closer to the user. Having acquired both worlds, I can act as a bridge between engineers and designers.

America Quistiano

With a background as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, I am excited to shift my focus to UX /UI design to have my work and impact be closer to the user. Having acquired both worlds, I can act as a bridge between engineers and designers.

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With a background as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, I am excited to shift my focus to UX /UI design to have my work and impact be closer to the user.

Having acquired both worlds, I can act as a bridge between engineers and designers.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Consultant & Designer at Remote
September 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the new official company logo; created marketing visuals; increased commerce traffic by designing a Linktree; led quarterly consulting meetings; helped set up a new business plan for the company.
Software Engineer at Microsoft
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
C# engineer for a growing live-serving native ads platform; introduced cashback ads in Windows, contributing to $20M+ in revenue in the first phase; onboarded 20+ new publishers to the ads system.

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master's in UX Psychology at PoliDesign + Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Study Abroad in Business at Paris School of Business
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Qualifications

Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other