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Bianka Tufekovic

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Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across UX research, service and product design, web development, and print media—building user-centered concepts for complex, high-impact environments.

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Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across UX research, service and product design, web development, and print media—building user-centered concepts for complex, high-impact environments. I specialize in active research as a core of product development, ensuring continuous usability testing, predictive behavior analysis, and seamless integration of feedback loops.

I provide end-to-end client support throughout the product lifecycle: from strategic qualitative and quantitative research, interactive low-/high-fidelity prototyping, and design system creation to user adoption, training, and ongoing service optimization. I also focus on AI-driven human–machine interaction models and enterprise-level UX in critical infrastructure contexts.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • CroatianIntermediate
  • DutchBeginner
  • ChineseBeginner

Industry experience

  • Telecommunications
  • Government
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 5 roles

Senior Lead UX Researcher & Designer | Service Designer · The Nest – Elia Group (Belgium & 50 Hertz Germany)Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Led UX innovation and user research strategies for an in-house AI incubator, shaping strategic product vision across European electricity transmission infrastructure. Architected user-centered digital solutions and AI-driven interfaces for complex operational workflows, improving operational safety and efficiency for system operators. Designed specialized tools including market monitoring dashboards (e.g., MCSC Market Coupling Steering Committee) and high-stakes infrastructure applications. Spearheaded continuous qualitative and quantitative research, automated usability evaluations, and rapid design iteration cycles. Organized process optimization for the UX chapter members.

Senior UX Specialist for Enterprise Unit · Proximus National Telecommunications (Belgian Gov & Police)Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Delivered high-security, mission-critical user interface solutions for Belgian government bodies and national law enforcement services. Conducted user interviews, task analysis, and workflow optimizations tailored to tightly regulated enterprise environments. Contributed to end-to-end design of the shared data experience for large construction companies.

CEO & Lead Senior UX Specialist · CownectedsrlJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Co-founded and managed a specialized web agency delivering end-to-end Web & UX/UI design, interactive low-/high-fidelity prototypes, design systems, and UX strategy consulting. Provided strategic guidance, client onboarding, service utilization training, and product support for enterprise client engagements. Conducted workshops to foster UX awareness, build internal UX teams, and establish strategic roadmaps. Managed end-to-end human resources processes, financial budgeting, and business acquisition strategies to ensure robust organizational growth and operational sustainability.

Lead UX/UI Designer & Project Manager · The Crew CommunicationJan 2016 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Graphic & Web Design & Printing Specialist (Large Scale Prints) · Baier Digital Druck GmbH MannheimJan 2008 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

Creative Thinking · Imperial College London2026
Google UX Professional Certificate · Coursera2023 – 2024
HTML & CSS Web Development · Udemy2011 – 2012
State Certified Digital & Print Media Designer · Johannes Gutenberg Berufsschule, Heidelberg2007 – 2010

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