Julien Silva
About Julien Silva
Julien Silva is a Senior User Experience Designer at Scandit in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having previously held positions at Zürcher Kantonalbank, Ergon Informatik AG, and other companies.
Work at Scandit
Julien Silva has been employed at Scandit as a Senior User Experience Designer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through Scandit's Smart Data Capture platform, which allows smart devices to interact with physical items efficiently. He has contributed to the digital transformation of notable market leaders, including Instacart, Levi Strauss & Co, Sephora, NHS, and FedEx. His responsibilities also include involvement in the integration and customer success support phases of projects, ensuring effective implementation and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining Scandit, Julien Silva held several positions in user experience design. He worked at Ergon Informatik AG as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a UX Designer at Zürcher Kantonalbank for seven months in 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Interface Designer/Developer at Zeix AG from 2013 to 2016 and as an Interaction Designer/Scrum-Master at GetYourGuide AG from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Julien Silva has a diverse educational background in multimedia arts, information technology, and human-computer interaction design. He studied at SAE Zürich, where he earned a Creative Media Producer qualification in Multimedia Arts. He also obtained a PC/LAN Supporter SIZ Diploma from IFA, Zurich. Additionally, he completed a Master of Advanced Studies in Human Computer Interaction Design at HSR Hochschule Rapperswil. Earlier in his education, he studied Banking and Finance at KV Business School, Zurich, achieving a VET Graduate Diploma.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Julien Silva possesses expertise in designing user experience solutions that enhance employee retention and customer loyalty. His technical skills include proficiency in user interface design and development, as well as experience with various design methodologies. He has a strong foundation in PHP, having completed a certificate program at EB Zürich. His extensive background in IT support, including roles at UBS and ricardo.ch, complements his design capabilities.
Career Timeline
Julien Silva's career spans over two decades, beginning with his role as an Onsite Support Technician and IT Consultant at UBS from 2000 to 2005. He transitioned to web design at ricardo.ch from 2005 to 2009. Following that, he worked as a Web Designer/Developer at Derivative Partners AG from 2010 to 2012. His subsequent positions included Interaction Designer/Scrum-Master at GetYourGuide AG and various UX roles at Zürcher Kantonalbank, Ergon Informatik AG, and Zeix AG, leading to his current position at Scandit.