Hi there! I'm
Marcos Rezende,
a Senior UX Designer based in Ottawa, Canada
Designing intuitive AI solutions that empower users to discover, understand, and act on data insights at Qlik.
Curious, data-driven and emerging tech enthusiast.
I'm Marcos Rezende, a Senior UX Designer and UX Mentor with over 14 years of hands-on experience in User Experience, Product Analytics and Strategic Thinking.
Currently, I'm designing experiences that utilize AI/ML to improve data visualization, predictive modelling, and insights, transforming complex problems into innovative solutions at Qlik. In my spare time, I'm mentoring aspiring UX Designers at CareerFoundry.
My journey began at the age of 12 when I was already reporting bugs in an MS-DOS operating system to programmers. At 16, as a self-taught, I designed my first web project, discovering my passion for this craft, which I decided to pursue further. Since then, I've had the opportunity to collaborate across diverse industry sectors and cross-functional teams, always prioritizing data-driven decisions.
I find inspiration in a cosmopolitan environment, appreciate Cubist art, and fuel my daily drive with a double espresso. Out of work, you can find me devising fun tricks with my children, engaging in social projects that I am passionate about, playing tennis, or simply planning my next trip.
For a more in-depth understanding of my qualifications, connect with me on LinkedIn or get in touch at hello@marcosrezende.com.
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My work has been featured on:
Selected projects
Here is a sample of projects I've worked on.
CASE STUDY
COVID-19 Dashboard: reshaping Ontario's data visualization for enhanced public awareness
The COVID-19 Ontario Dashboard's purpose is to visually provide KPIs to meet the specific needs of residents, by correlating pandemic-related data with the new social rules required by the Canadian province.
CASE STUDY
Minha Vitória platform: gauging residents’ expectations for the future of the city
Minha Vitória is a collaborative platform designed to enable the collective review and regulation of a Brazilian city with its dwellers for the next ten years.
CASE STUDY
Qlik Application Automation: improving how users can create and monitor connections
Qlik Automation is a no-code interface that helps companies easily automate tasks and data workflows between Qlik Cloud and hundreds of SaaS apps.
CASE STUDY
Government of Canada: takeaways from a NDA project
I worked end-to-end on a user experience project for the public sector in Canada. While I cannot publish it due to a non-disclosure agreement, the lessons I learned and my high-level overview are well worth sharing.
CASE STUDY
Engaging elementary students with Reaction: an e-learning game application
Reaction is a game designed for elementary school students, using behavioral and cognitive science to teach about conscious consumption in an interactive way.
CASE STUDY
T&D International: enabling user insights through collaborative remote UX workshops
How Ideation Sessions and Design Thinking Workshops helped T&D International identify user problems and generate potential solutions, allowing the expansion of law services for international trades into new countries.
Playground
This is my exploration zone! Here I showcase side projects, ideas, design experiments, and neat things I've created.
"A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved."
Charles Kettering
UX Process
Focusing on figuring out the right problem to solve is the core of my UX process. I always aim to focus on a user-centric approach through iterative sprints to deliver solutions that address both user needs and business goals. With a knack for innovating within constraints, I seamlessly adapt the UX process when the project calls for it.
Skillset
I always strive to bring together the proper techniques and methods to achieve the best possible outcome by working collaboratively. Here is the spread of my core skills:
FACILITATION
Goals settings
Workshop prep
Teamwork facilitation
Follow-up actions
Output synthesis
UX DESIGN
UX Research
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
UI DESIGN
Visual Design
Layout Design
Visual Interface
Responsive Design
Design System
PRODUCT ANALYTICS
Insights synthesis
Analytical Thinking
Data Visualization
Metrics settings
UX Audit
Toolbox
These are the preferred tools that I've been working on to streamline my creative process. I'm always open to learning new methodologies, approaches and strategies to hone my craft.
Endorsements
What people say about working with me.
"I worked with Marcos in Brazil, and together we were responsible for great and award-winning projects. He was always kind, patient, dedicated, and reliable through and through. I would certainly recommend him again in the future."
ANDRE GONCALVES 🇮🇪
Lead UI Designer at
All Human
"Marcos Rezende is an amazing individual, who puts tremendous care and effort into producing extremely high-quality work. I would recommend him without reservation. If you have the chance to collaborate with him, take it!"
EMILY J. JOANISSE 🇨🇦
Co-founder & CEO at
Connected Canadians
"Marcos Rezende is an incredible UX designer. I was impressed with his ability to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to problems. His positive attitude and collaborative spirit would be a true asset for any position."
MARC VIAU 🇨🇦
UX Manager at
LeapUX
Feel free to hit me up. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
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