Sofia Vieira De Carvalho
About Sofia Vieira De Carvalho
Sofia Vieira De Carvalho is a UX Manager with extensive experience in user experience design, having worked at notable companies such as Celfocus and Feedzai. She has a strong background in managing design teams and a passion for DesignOps.
Current Role as UX Manager
Sofia Vieira De Carvalho currently holds the position of UX Manager at Feedzai, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she oversees a team of product designers and is responsible for enhancing user experience across various projects. Her leadership has contributed to the growth and development of her team, ensuring that design processes align with user needs and business objectives.
Experience at Feedzai
Sofia has a significant tenure at Feedzai, where she initially worked as a UX Designer from 2018 to 2019, followed by a role as Senior UX Designer from 2019 to 2021. During her time at Feedzai, she transitioned to UX Lead for a brief period in 2021. Her work involved creating omnichannel solutions and user journeys, enhancing the overall user experience of Feedzai's products.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining Feedzai, Sofia worked at Celfocus as a User Experience Designer from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she managed a team of product designers, expanding the team from three to four members within a year. Additionally, she served as an Experience Design Consultant at Novabase from 2013 to 2015, where she worked on international projects in the telecommunications sector, collaborating with companies such as Vodafone UK.
Educational Background
Sofia Vieira De Carvalho studied at Instituto Superior Técnico, where she earned a degree in Engenharia em Redes de Comunicação from 2004 to 2009. She furthered her education at Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, obtaining a degree in Engenharia e Gestão Industrial from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in user experience design.
Interests and Hobbies
Sofia has a passion for DesignOps, which she has recently developed an interest in. In addition to her professional pursuits, she engages in digital illustrations as a relaxation routine. She also has a long-standing interest in sports, having played volleyball for 25 years, which reflects her commitment to teamwork and discipline.