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Hi, I’m Mariana Cattaneo, a UX Designer and HMI Engineer who loves understanding users and their needs. With extensive experience across HMI and UX design, I’ve collaborated with Renault, CEVT, Volvo AB, Volvo Cars, and Zeekr Design to create meaningful, user-centered experiences across in-car systems and digital touchpoints. I’m passionate about turning insights into purposeful design and delightful experiences for users.
I earned Google’s UX Design Certificate and continuously expand my toolkit to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. I hold a Swedish driving license and am available for a quick start. You can view my portfolio at marianacattaneo.com.
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Language
English
Advanced
Swedish
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Work Experience
Electrical Engineering at UTFPR
August 31, 2017 - August 19, 2025Conducted electrical engineering duties, likely involved in studies and projects during education.
UX Designer / HMI Lead at Renault
March 31, 2020 - August 19, 2025Responsible for ensuring exceptional user experience across all HMI aspects (physical and digital), including multimedia, cluster, ADAS, and park assists systems. Defined user expectations and brand values, specified and validated user requirements, mapped the customer journey, conducted extensive user research and clinics, performed hands-on usability validation tests, advocated for user-centered design, analyzed market trends and competitor benchmarks, understood customer, product, and market trends, and analyzed user satisfaction to gain insights into user needs.
Trainee at Renault
April 30, 2017 - August 19, 2025Participated in a trainee program focused on providing a holistic view of the automotive industry.
Software Component Owner at Renault
April 30, 2017 - August 19, 2025Responsible for software deliveries and documentation for the SR unit, communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to align activities and expectations. Actively drove the supplier to deliver with correct timing and status according to project needs.
UX Designer / Test Engineer at Zeekr
May 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025Responsible for writing requirements and performing tests for the Thermal Management system in SIL/HIL environments.
System Designer at Volvo Group
January 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025Coached drivers on how to understand and maximize the potential of an electric vehicle through in-car screens and a mobile app. Conducted competitor analysis, user testing of new/improved solutions, and developed low and high-fidelity prototypes. Analyzed market trends and quality surveys, creating action plans for implementation. Implemented numerous features to facilitate and enhance the user experience with electric cars, including development of a dedicated app called Range Assistant, battery health indication, integration of the range into the DIM, and improvement of the trip computer consistency between mobile and in-car interfaces.
Intern at Volvo Cars
January 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025Responsible for KPI reports in the quality department within the telecommunications field.
UX Designer at Knightec
January 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for enhancing the overall user experience of the Stargate, a 90-inch headlight moving side-to-side on the front of the vehicle. Utilized design process tools including market analysis, benchmarking, user studies, wireframe construction, low-fidelity prototyping, quality survey analysis, and in-vehicle testing. Main goal was to create entirely new user experiences through the Stargate or enhance existing ones to improve usability.
UX Designer at Zeekr Design
March 31, 2025 - August 19, 2025Intern at Volvo Cars
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Responsible for KPI reports in the quality department in the telecommunications field. Supported data collection, reporting, and analysis to monitor quality metrics; collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
System Designer at Volvo Group
January 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025Coached drivers on understanding and maximizing the potential of an electric vehicle through in-car screens and a mobile app; conducted competitor analyses, user studies, and defined improvements.
Software Component Owner at Renault
April 30, 2017 - October 13, 2025Responsible for software deliveries and documentation for the SRS unit; coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to align activities and expectations.
Trainee at Renault
March 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025Participated in a holistic automotive industry program; supported deliveries and stakeholder alignment.
UX Designer / Test Engineer at ZEEKR
May 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Responsible for writing requirements and performing tests for the Thermal Management system in SIL/HIL environments.
Intern at Huawei
June 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Supported engineering/design projects within the team; contributed to cross-functional automotive development initiatives.
UX Researcher at TechnipFMC
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Investigated UCOS usability by conducting user interviews with day-to-day software users, identifying pain points, and comparing with competitors. Delivered a deep-dive analysis of functionalities and a prioritized implementation plan.
UX Designer at Zeekr
October 4, 2024 - March 1, 2025Led UX for the Stargate, a 90-inch headlight interface, creating new user experiences to improve usability. Used market analysis, benchmarking, user studies, wireframes, and low-/high-fidelity prototyping. Conducted in-vehicle tests and delivered analysis and action plans.
System Designer at Volvo Cars
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Coached drivers to maximize EV potential via in-car screens and a mobile app. Performed competitor analysis, user testing, and prototyping; analyzed market trends and quality surveys, delivering action plans and features like Range Assistant, battery health indication, and improved cross-platform range display.
Test Engineer at Volvo AB
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Wrote requirements and performed tests for the Thermal Management system in simulated environments.
Component Owner at Zeekr Tech
March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021Responsible for software deliveries and documentation for the SRS unit, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align activities and expectations; drove suppliers to deliver on schedule.
HMI Lead & UX Researcher at Renault
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020Ensured exceptional user experience across HMI aspects (Multimedia, Cluster, ADAS, Park Assist); conducted UX research, defined requirements, mapped customer journeys, interviews, usability tests, and market/benchmark analyses; nominated Local Technical Leader for the region and maintained brand identity while defending user needs in leadership meetings.
Trainee at Renault
June 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017Trainee program with holistic automotive industry exposure, weekly mentoring, training modules, and monthly presentations to department leadership.
Intern at Huawei
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016Responsible for KPI reports in the quality department, collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot problems in telecommunications networks.
Python Researcher at The University of British Columbia
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014Collaborated on a Python project to develop AI software simulating societal behavior under energy resource shocks.
Education
Full Specialization in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles at UBC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Electrical Engineering at UTFPR
February 1, 2011 - August 31, 2017Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at University of British Columbia (UBC)
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2017Specialization in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles at University of British Columbia (UBC)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014UX Design Certification at Google
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Certificate at Google
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Specialization at FIEP
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Electrical Engineering at UTFPR
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
UX Design Certification
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023UX Design Certification
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Specialization in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2017Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Driving license B
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other
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