I am a design leader with over 15 years of experience in shaping complex digital products and workflows. My focus is on turning dense information into user-friendly interfaces that enhance decision-making and clarity in complex environments. Throughout my career, I have partnered with product managers and engineers to provide scalable user experiences across various industries, including software, agriculture, and business research. My goal is to create engaging and efficient solutions that empower users to interpret data effectively and act with confidence.

Gia Romano

I am a design leader with over 15 years of experience in shaping complex digital products and workflows. My focus is on turning dense information into user-friendly interfaces that enhance decision-making and clarity in complex environments. Throughout my career, I have partnered with product managers and engineers to provide scalable user experiences across various industries, including software, agriculture, and business research. My goal is to create engaging and efficient solutions that empower users to interpret data effectively and act with confidence.

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I am a design leader with over 15 years of experience in shaping complex digital products and workflows. My focus is on turning dense information into user-friendly interfaces that enhance decision-making and clarity in complex environments.

Throughout my career, I have partnered with product managers and engineers to provide scalable user experiences across various industries, including software, agriculture, and business research. My goal is to create engaging and efficient solutions that empower users to interpret data effectively and act with confidence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Product Designer at Fleet Space
February 1, 2025 - Present
Fleet Space develops advanced exploration technology and software platforms for operational monitoring, subsurface interpretation, and decision support. I lead product design, ensuring users can interpret complex data and assess quality.
Lead UX/UI Designer at Agricultural Business Research Institute
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
I designed AI-assisted breeding experiences and conducted workshops to help users interpret complex workflows related to genetics and breeding.
Lead UX/UI Designer at TradeWindow
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
I simplified complex workflows for logistics and compliance software, enhancing usability and helping users manage critical tasks effectively.
Manager of User Experience at Bentley Systems/Sequent
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023
I led UX across multiple product areas, enhancing product quality, unifying customer journeys, and increasing design maturity across the organization.
Independent Product Design Consultant at UXandMe
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
I provided consulting services on UX strategy, taxonomy, and digital tool design for various organizations, focusing on turning complex topics into clearer user experiences.

Education

Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience at MIT Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Colorado State University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Customer Experience Leadership at Brad Cleveland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Foundations of UX: Making the Case for Usability Testing at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics