Elías Mas Catalán
About Elías Mas Catalán
Elías Mas Catalán is a Senior Product Designer with a diverse background in UX/UI design and civil engineering. He has worked for various companies, including AirHelp, Ironhack, and Obrascón Huarte Laín, and holds multiple degrees in design and engineering.
Current Position at AirHelp
Elías Mas Catalán serves as a Senior Product Designer at AirHelp since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and product design strategies. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that meet the needs of AirHelp's customers.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Before joining AirHelp, Elías worked as a UX Designer at The Cocktail from 2018 to 2022. He also held positions as a UX UI Designer at Human First S.L. and Ironhack in 2017. His experience in these roles involved designing user interfaces and improving user experiences across various digital platforms.
Background in Civil Engineering
Elías has a strong background in civil engineering, having worked as a Civil Engineer in Quality Assurance and Quality Control at Obrascón Huarte Laín, S.A. (OHL) in Doha, Qatar, from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Section Engineer and Design Coordinator at Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK, contributing to infrastructure projects in the UK.
Education and Qualifications
Elías holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, completed from 2002 to 2009. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Project Management from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D. in 2013. Additionally, he studied Virtual Reality UX design at UXER SCHOOL, achieving a VR Design Immersive certification in 2018.
Professional Development and Certifications
Elías has pursued various professional development opportunities, including a Google Analytics Certification course at Aula CM in 2017. He also completed The Power MBA in Business Administration and Management from ThePowerMBA from 2020 to 2021, enhancing his business acumen alongside his design skills.