# Danilo Ellison-Saavedra, MBA > Business-Minded UX/Product Designer • Researcher | AI-Enhanced Workflow | Empathy-Driven & Data-Informed Design Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/daniloellisonsaavedramba I’m a business-minded UX/Product Designer who bridges strategy, user insight, and technology to design digital experiences that truly work, for users and for the business behind them. My background in logistics and operations taught me how to simplify complex systems, prioritize under constraints, and collaborate across teams. Today, I apply that same structured thinking to product design, improving onboarding, activation, and clarity through research and data-informed decisions. Recently, I built FreshTrack, an AI-powered food tracking app using computer vision and automation, deepening my experience in AI-assisted workflows and rapid experimentation. I’m especially interested in how emerging technologies can reduce friction, accelerate time-to-value, and make digital experiences more human. I care about inclusive design, accessibility, and building products that create meaningful impact. Curiosity drives me, and I’m always exploring better ways to design smarter, faster, and with purpose. Let’s connect. ## Work Experience ### User Studies/ Data Collection Moderator @Apple @ INSPYR Solutions Jan 2026 – Present | Купертино, CA • Supporting large-scale human interaction data collection in a controlled research environment, contributing to the evaluation of AI-driven systems and user-device interactions. • Facilitate structured sessions by simulating system behaviors, ensuring consistency across experimental protocols and maintaining high-quality data integrity. • Observe and document user behaviors, interaction patterns, and friction points, capturing detailed session notes to support downstream analysis by research and product teams. • This role strengthens my ability to analyze behavioral signals, support research methodologies, and understand how data informs product and design decisions in real-world scenarios. ### User Experience Design Immersive Bootcamp Student @ General Assembly Jan 2025 – Present | Nueva York, Estados Unidos Led end-to-end UX research and design across multiple web and mobile projects, applying a research-first approach to uncover user needs and drive product decisions. DVLP App Conducted 6 interviews and 13 usability tests to identify friction in a 37-screen onboarding flow. Synthesized insights through affinity mapping to uncover drop-off patterns. Redesigned the experience using progressive disclosure, reducing the flow by ~70% (37 → 11 screens). Introduced a value-first strategy with preview access (19% of content) to reduce paywall hesitation. Passport Program Led research using interviews, competitive analysis, and journey mapping to identify engagement gaps in a physical-to-digital experience. Designed and prototyped a mobile solution to increase local business engagement and user retention. Collaborated in Agile teams to align user needs with business goals. Knobs SF Conducted card sorting and usability testing to diagnose product discovery issues in an e-commerce platform. Restructured information architecture based on user mental models, simplifying 15+ categories. Improved product discovery speed by up to 60% in usability testing. Designed high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. ArtVento Conducted user research and usability testing to understand event discovery behaviors. Designed wireframes and prototypes to enhance local event exploration and social connection, delivering a user-centered mobile experience. ### Traffic & Operations @ ALL TRANS CARGO, Corp. Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador ● Developed and maintained relationships with more than 25 suppliers, carriers, and customers to ensure efficient freight forwarding services. ● Coordinated 15 overseas cargo shipments from the United States to South America, generating income up to USD 79,537.82 monthly in December 2021, ensuring program milestones were met. ● Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation plans for overseas cargos tracking valued up to USD 93,493.02. ## Education ### Master of Business Administration - MBA ESPAE Graduate School of Management - ESPOL ### User Experience Design in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design General Assembly ### Ing. Negocios Internacionales in Empresa, gestión, marketing y disciplinas afines Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danilodesigns - Portfolio: https://www.designbydanilo.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/daniloellisonsaavedramba JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/daniloellisonsaavedramba/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13