Silvio Sangineto
About Silvio Sangineto
Silvio Sangineto is an Executive Coach and Principal UX Designer with extensive experience in design management and coaching across various organizations, including Microsoft and WeWork. He has a strong background in fostering team growth and providing strategic guidance to startups, while also mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Silvio Sangineto serves as an Executive Coach at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2023. In this role, he focuses on fostering the growth of cross-functional teams, equipping them with the necessary skills and mindset for exceptional design and customer experiences. His expertise in guiding startups is instrumental in helping them navigate the complexities of product design and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Silvio Sangineto has a strong educational background in engineering and design. He studied Computer Engineering at Università della Calabria, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2004 to 2008. He also pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Ingegneria Informatica at the same institution, starting in 2009. Additionally, he completed an Oracle 11g Course at Confor ASP in 2010. His ongoing education includes public speaking at Stanford Continuing Studies since 2018.
Background
Silvio Sangineto has extensive experience in user experience design and coaching. He has held various positions, including Principal Design Manager at Microsoft in both Mountain View and the San Francisco Bay Area. His previous roles include Lead UX Designer at Macy's, UX Coach at WeWork, and Lead Product Designer at Momentum Design Lab. He has also contributed to startups as a mentor and speaker, particularly at StartupHouse and 500 Startups.
Achievements
Silvio Sangineto has made significant contributions to the field of design and user experience. He has crafted immersive omnichannel experiences that have impacted over 500 million individuals globally. His strategic guidance to startups in the Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning program has enabled them to excel in product design and customer experience. He is also known for inspiring creative problem-solving and mentoring the next generation of innovators through various coaching roles.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Plug and Play Tech Center, Silvio Sangineto is actively involved in multiple organizations. He serves as Principal UX Designer at Start-Up Chile and MassChallenge, where he acts as a mentor and judge. He is also an instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a UX lecturer at the University of Calabria. His work spans various locations, including remote engagements with Africa's Business Heroes and the Interaction Design Foundation.