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I’m Eve Klimova, a UX/UI Designer based in Bethesda, MD, with extensive experience designing large-scale, data-heavy federal and healthcare platforms. I specialize in simplifying complex workflows, building scalable design systems, and delivering client-ready solutions from concept through implementation.
I collaborate closely with product, engineering, and content teams to ensure usability, accessibility, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a friendly, user-centered mindset. I’m passionate about mentoring others in UX design practices and continuously improving how we translate user needs into effective interfaces.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Work Experience
UX/UI Designer at GovCIO
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025Designed and refined user flows, wireframes, and UI solutions for large-scale federal web platforms; improved multi-step operational workflows; conducted usability research; maintained an enterprise design system; ensured Section 508/WCAG compliance; supported Agile teams and UAT.
UX/UI Design Technical Expert Mentor at Thinkful/Chegg
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023Mentored five cohorts in human-centered design, user research, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, accessibility, and design communication; provided portfolio and project feedback; coached collaboration within Agile teams; promoted inclusive, iterative, and user-centered practices.
UX Designer at Digital Infuzion
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019Designed and enhanced user experiences for HHS grants management platforms, including Grants.gov—supporting end-to-end grant lifecycle workflows; ensured full 508/WCAG accessibility compliance and modernized multi-step submission, review, and approval processes; translated requirements into intuitive interfaces; conducted user research and testing.
Visual Designer at Digital Infuzion
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018Created visuals and UI concepts for research- and health-focused web applications; supported visual consistency across products; contributed to design systems and branding; led graphics for proposals and presentations.
Graphic Designer at Mom's Organic Market
November 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Managed creative design for a 15-store grocery chain, led design strategy for new store openings, coordinated with vendors, and supervised a small design team.
Education
M.A. in Psychology at Moscow Institute of Innovative Psychotechnologies
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021User Experience Design Immersive Program at General Assembly, Washington, D.C.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Graphic Design with Digital Tools at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015M.S. Interior & Industrial Design at Ulyanovsk State University, Ulyanovsk, Russia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester
January 1, 2025 - January 19, 2026Professional Scrum with User Experience
January 1, 2019 - January 19, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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