álvaro Sánchez Talaván
About álvaro Sánchez Talaván
Álvaro Sánchez Talaván is a Product Designer and Design Systems specialist with a multidisciplinary background in user experience and innovation. He has worked across various sectors, including esports, fintech, and video games, and currently holds a position at Sngular since 2019.
Work at Sngular
Currently, Álvaro Sánchez Talaván serves as a Product Designer & Design Systems at Sngular, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on digital product design and design systems, emphasizing user-centered design principles. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and employs agile methodologies to enhance product development. His work involves aligning design strategies with business objectives during the ideation and conceptualization phases of new products or features.
Education and Expertise
Álvaro holds a Grado in Comunicación Audiovisual from Universidad de Salamanca, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education with a Máster in Gestión y Comunicación en Esports from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, completing it in 2018. Additionally, he attended UXER SCHOOL, where he completed a UX/UI Design Bootcamp in 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in user experience, innovation, and digital product design.
Background
Álvaro has a diverse professional background with experience across various sectors, including esports, insurtech, fintech, proptech, video games, film, television, advertising, and sports. He began his career in 2016 at ACIDMEDIA as a Posproducción for two months. He then worked as an Influencer Research at Publicis Media for one month in 2017, followed by a role as Técnico en Innovación e Incubadora at Mutua Madrileña from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Assistant Content Manager at MAD Lions E.C. for three months in 2018.
Achievements
Álvaro has developed a multidisciplinary skill set in user experience and innovation, focusing on digital product design and design systems. He advocates for user-centered design while ensuring alignment with business strategies. His proficiency in collaborative tools such as Miro, Trello, Jira, Asana, and Slack enhances his ability to work effectively within teams. He is also skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and various interactive design and prototyping tools, including Figma, Sketch, Invision, and Zeplin.
Interests and Professional Development
Álvaro is interested in teaching and learning from others, reflecting his commitment to professional development. He enjoys exploring various technologies and keeps up-to-date with emerging digital business models. Since 2019, he has focused on developing applications for the Apple ecosystem, demonstrating his adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the tech industry.