Joaquin Rocco
About Joaquin Rocco
Joaquin Rocco is a Senior Product Designer at Hopper with extensive experience in digital product design and development.
Current Title and Role
Joaquin Rocco is currently a Senior Product Designer at Hopper, working remotely. In this role, he oversees the user experience across all stages of development, ensuring that the products meet both business goals and user needs effectively.
Previous Positions and Experience
Joaquin has accumulated diverse experience in product design and user experience. Before his current role, Joaquin served as a Product Designer at Hopper from 2021 to 2022, a Lead Product Designer at Xmartlabs from 2018 to 2021, a Product Designer at Xmartlabs from 2017 to 2018, and a User Experience Designer at Xmartlabs from 2016 to 2017. He also has experience as an iOS Engineer at Xmartlabs, a Mobile Developer at Pragma Consultores, and an Educator at Instituto Juan XXIII.
Education and Training
Joaquin's educational background includes a degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad Católica del Uruguay 'Dámaso Antonio Larranaga,' completed between 2012 and 2016. He also studied Computer Science at the University of Leeds as an exchange student for 11 months in 2015. Additionally, he has completed coursework in Computer Science from Udacity.
Key Projects and Impact
During his tenure at Hopper, Joaquin led the design strategy for the Hotels Marketplace team, contributing to a significant 650% business growth in 2021. He specializes in creating data-informed solutions that drive growth while aligning with business vision, branding, and technical constraints.
Industry Specialization and Skills
Joaquin has over five years of experience in building and growing digital products across various sectors, including entertainment, retail, and manufacturing. He has shipped over 15 solutions with global-reaching tech startups and enterprises. His expertise lies in understanding business vision, branding, and technical constraints to deliver effective product designs.