Chris Anthony Ortega, M.UX
About Chris Anthony Ortega, M.UX
Chris Anthony Ortega is a UI/UX Designer III at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he collaborates with development teams to implement design concepts effectively. He holds multiple degrees and certifications in UX design, psychology, and public policy, demonstrating a strong foundation in both technical and theoretical aspects of design.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Chris Anthony Ortega serves as a UI/UX Designer III at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with development teams to ensure the effective implementation of design concepts. He focuses on providing updated design concepts and user workflows for web applications, utilizing best practices in UX design for modern websites and mobile-friendly designs.
Education and Expertise
Chris Anthony Ortega has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, studying from 2005 to 2009. He further pursued a Master's Degree in Government, Law, and Public Policy Analysis at Walden University from 2011 to 2013, and another Master's Degree in UX Design from Azusa Pacific University from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he has completed various certifications, including Process Flowcharts & Process Mapping and Axure RP8 - UX Design Fundamentals from Udemy, and a Certificate in Color Theory from Domestika.
Professional Certifications
Chris Anthony Ortega has obtained several professional certifications that enhance his skills as a UI/UX designer. He is Adjunct Excellence Institute Certified from Lone Star College, achieved in 2018, and has also received Adjunct Certification in 2019. His additional certifications include a Statement of Accomplishment in Human Centered Design: Prototyping from Ideo.org and completion certificates in Adobe InDesign CC and Adobe XD from Udemy and Domestika, respectively.
Design Skills and Practices
Chris Anthony Ortega employs best UX design practices in his work, focusing on modern website and mobile-friendly design concepts. He has a core understanding of material UI design features, which informs his approach to creating user-centered designs. His expertise allows him to effectively develop user workflows and design concepts that enhance the usability of web applications.