# Luis Medina Triana

> Principal Product Designer | UX for Fintech & Data Platforms | Adjunct Professor at NYIT.

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/luismedinatriana

I’m a Principal Product Designer at Capital One, specializing in user-centered design for complex financial tools. I translate data, research, and business needs into intuitive, scalable experiences that drive real impact.

With a background in UX strategy, user testing, rapid prototyping, and data-driven design, I love working at the intersection of product, design, and tech. I partner closely with engineers and PMs to bring ideas to life—and build the kind of working relationships that make teams better.

I’ve always been drawn to entrepreneurship and problem-solving, and I bring that mindset to everything I work on. Whether it's building a new feature from scratch or improving a legacy flow, I believe in designing experiences that are useful, human, and rooted in real user needs.

Let’s connect—especially if you're into thoughtful product design, collaborative workflows, or just swapping good ideas and tools.

## Work Experience
### Principal Product Designer @ Capital One
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States

### Senior User Interface Designer @ Capital One
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area
As a Senior UI/UX Designer at Capital One, I bring a wealth of experience creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences for financial systems and services. My expertise in user research, testing, prototyping, and information architecture has enabled me to prioritize user needs while driving business growth. I strive to create accessible designs that cater to all users and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure feasible, viable, and desirable design solutions.

### Adjunct Professor @ New York Institute of Technology
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States
As an Adjunct Professor for the Master's in UX/UI Design & Development program at NYIT, I have the privilege of sharing my passion for user-centered design with the next generation of designers. I teach design principles, prototyping techniques, design patterns, and web design basics, empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Through practical, hands-on learning and real-world design challenges, I inspire students to apply design best practices and unleash their creativity. I believe that every student has the potential to become a great designer, and I enjoy helping them discover their unique design voice and style. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and innovation.

### Senior UI/UX Designer @ SucceedSmart
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area
As a Senior UI/UX Designer at SucceedSmart, I led the creation of a design system, UI patterns, dynamic components, and user flows for an AI-driven recruitment platform. Through my expertise in creating reusable UI patterns and dynamic components, I reduced design debt and improved design consistency across the platform.

### NBS Readiness Specialist @ Google
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New York, New York
As a NBS Readiness Specialist at Google, I leveraged my expertise in user experience and digital marketing to create measurement plans, user experience strategies, and drive conversions for clients using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ads. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I ensured that measurement plans were aligned with business goals, and user experience strategies were optimized for user needs and preferences. Through my expertise in data analysis and interpretation, I identified opportunities for improvement and implemented data-driven solutions that resulted in increased conversions and ROI. By staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, I helped clients stay ahead of the competition and achieve their digital marketing goals.

### Product Designer, Co-Founder @ Perfectus.io
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area
At Perfectus.io, a project developed during a startup incubator, I specialized in product design with a focus on creating a functional and engaging platform. As a UI/UX designer, I led user research, created design systems and guidelines, designed user flows, and developed high-fidelity prototypes. As a co-founder, my role was to ensure that the product was designed with the user in mind and aligned with the company's vision and goals.

### Web and Intranet Producer @ Celgene
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Summit, New Jersey
As a Web and Intranet Producer at Celgene, I collaborated with the redesign, development, and maintenance of the intranet for over 8000 employees worldwide. Using tools such as Unily and SharePoint (Office 365), I developed a user-friendly portal that streamlined communication and collaboration across departments. With a focus on user experience, I ensured the intranet met the needs of a diverse range of employees, including those with disabilities.

### Web & Graphic Designer @ LaGuardia Community College
Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | United States
As a Web & Graphic Designer at LaGuardia Community College, I collaborated with a team to redesign the website, which receives over 25 million views annually from 1.5 million users. Using my expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Ektron CMS, I crafted an engaging and user-friendly interface that aligned with the college's branding guidelines. My role also involved creating graphics and visual content to support the website's messaging and information architecture.

### Accelerator Program | Entrepreneurship @ CUNY Startups
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
I attended CUNYStartups, a program designed to help students and founders go from idea to the pre-launch of their startup. Through the program, I had the opportunity to collaborate with other entrepreneurs and receive mentorship from experienced professionals in the startup industry. In addition to advancing our prototypes, performing customer validation, and creating an investor pitch deck, the program also provided valuable resources such as legal and financial advice, networking opportunities, and access to funding. Overall, attending a startup incubator like CUNYStartups was a crucial step in my entrepreneurial journey and helped me gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to bring my ideas to life.

### Lean Launchpad Methodology | Entrepreneurship @ CUNY I-Corps
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New York City Area


## Education
### Diploma in User Experience Design in Information Technology
NYU School of Professional Studies
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

### Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Digital Marketing & Graphic Design
Baruch College
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016

### Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration and Management, General
LaGuardia Community College
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/luis-medina-triana
- Portfolio: https://www.medinatriana.com/

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Last updated: 2026-03-30