Gabriel Moreno Villasmil
About Gabriel Moreno Villasmil
Gabriel Moreno Villasmil is a Product Owner at Liferay, where he has worked since 2023. He has over seven years of experience in visual and interaction design, having held various roles in design and consultancy across multiple companies and locations.
Work at Liferay
Gabriel Moreno Villasmil has been serving as a Product Owner at Liferay since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring that user needs are met effectively. His previous experience at Liferay as a Senior UX Consultant from 2022 to 2023 provided him with insights into user experience design and product strategy. This combination of roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both product management and user-centered design.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel holds an Executive MBA from EAE Business School, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Instituto de Diseño de Caracas, obtained from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he earned an MA in Design Management from the University of the Arts London in 2015. His education is complemented by a UX and Research Design certification from the University of Michigan, completed in 2021. With over 7 years of expertise in visual and interaction design, he focuses on user experience and service design.
Professional Background
Gabriel has a diverse professional background in design and product management. He founded Brown Studio in 2013, where he has worked as a UX Consultant for 11 years. His previous roles include Product Designer at Loycus, UI UX Consultant at Alkemy, and various positions at Studio Analogous, including UI & Branding Designer and Junior UI Designer. He also gained experience as a Visual Designer Intern at Mondelēz International. This extensive experience across different companies and roles has contributed to his skill set in developing exceptional products.
Skills and Focus Areas
Gabriel possesses a skill set that enables him to develop products from inception to completion. His focus is on building empathy and perspective through user experience and business intelligence. He emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and integrating them into the design process. His expertise in visual and interaction design, combined with his background in business management, allows him to bridge the gap between user experience and product strategy effectively.