Kevin Pereira
About Kevin Pereira
Kevin Pereira is a Product Design Lead with over 10 years of experience in Product and UX Design, currently working at Sopra Banking Software in Dubai. He specializes in Design Thinking and has a strong background in creating user-centered solutions for various organizations globally.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Kevin Pereira currently serves as the Product Design Lead at Sopra Banking Software, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he focuses on enhancing user experience and product design within the banking software sector. His role involves strategizing design processes and implementing scalable design systems to improve overall design approaches.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Sopra Banking Software, Kevin Pereira worked at baraka as Product Design Lead for four months in 2021, also in Dubai. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having served as Lead User Experience Designer at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 in the Mumbai Area, India, and as Senior User Experience Designer at the same company from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a UX Designer at Ipro Tech from 2014 to 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Pereira holds a Master of Science (MS) in Technology, specializing in Graphic Information Technology, from Arizona State University, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Design Studies with a focus on Digital Visualization from the same institution, graduating in 2008. His expertise includes Design Thinking and Human-centered Design, emphasizing the alignment of user needs with business objectives.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Kevin specializes in creating meaningful user experiences by integrating business growth, user advocacy, and technology. He invests in and curates scalable design systems to enhance design methodologies. His strategic approach includes streamlining processes for validation and user testing, ensuring efficient ideation, testing, and delivery of design solutions. He emphasizes the importance of setting and tracking KPIs to demonstrate the value of good user experience.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
In addition to his professional roles, Kevin Pereira enjoys mentoring others in their design careers. He maintains a learning mindset and actively engages with various organizations, including corporations and start-ups, to address real-world challenges through design. His commitment to inspiring others reflects his dedication to fostering growth within the design community.