I'm a research-oriented Computer Engineer and MSc student in Human–Computer Interaction. I thrive at the intersection of complex technical architecture and human-centered design. My work spans End-to-End Product Design, accessibility (WCAG), and UX strategy across international research labs and tech startups. I also specialize in AI-augmented UX workflows and front-end development.

Vanessa John Lobo

I'm a research-oriented Computer Engineer and MSc student in Human–Computer Interaction. I thrive at the intersection of complex technical architecture and human-centered design. My work spans End-to-End Product Design, accessibility (WCAG), and UX strategy across international research labs and tech startups. I also specialize in AI-augmented UX workflows and front-end development.

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I’m a research-oriented Computer Engineer and MSc student in Human–Computer Interaction. I thrive at the intersection of complex technical architecture and human-centered design.

My work spans End-to-End Product Design, accessibility (WCAG), and UX strategy across international research labs and tech startups. I also specialize in AI-augmented UX workflows and front-end development.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Research Assistant (UI/UX) at ESA DTE Labeling Project, University College Dublin
December 1, 2025 - Present
Architecting UI interfaces and information architecture for a satellite imagery annotation platform within the ESA ecosystem; minimizing cognitive load for researchers by streamlining data-labeling workflows through professional HCI practice; collaborating with technical teams to develop reflexive practice skills during the engagement.
Researcher (International Incubator) at Una Europa Student Project Incubator
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Directed UX sense-making and field research within an 8-week international sustainability programme; synthesized cross-regional user data into the ReUse App concept to bridge intent-behavior gaps; presented high-fidelity prototypes and research findings to an international panel of stakeholders.
UI/UX Developer Intern at AspireRise Ventures Limited, Dublin, Ireland
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Engineered responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma and Framer within an Agile/Scrum environment; standardized design systems to ensure 100% compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines; facilitated the design-to-dev handoff process, increasing front-end production speed by 30%.
Full Stack Development Intern at Anqa AML Private Ltd, Mumbai, India
November 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Developed interactive reporting modules and dashboards using React.js, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS; executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and iterated on UI based on system performance analytics; optimized automated ETL data pipelines to ensure seamless data visualization on BI dashboards.

Education

MSc in Human-Computer Interaction at University College Dublin
September 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026
B.E. Computer Engineering at University of Mumbai
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Artificial Intelligence: Human-Computer Interaction Methodologies
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Ethics of AI - University of Helsinki
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki & MinnaLearn
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
AI Security & Governance - Securiti
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Data Visualization: Empowering Business with Effective Insights - Tata (via Forage)
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026
Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation - Accenture (via Forage)
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026
Introduction to Business Analytics - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

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