Andrés Sierra Sierra
About Andrés Sierra Sierra
Andrés Sierra Sierra is a Web Software Developer at Verblio, where he has worked since 2018 in the Medellín Metropolitan Area. He holds multiple Master's degrees in Human Computer Interaction from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Aalto University, and has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Verblio
Andrés Sierra has been employed at Verblio as a Web Software Developer since 2018. He has accumulated six years of experience in this role, contributing to various projects within the company. His work focuses on developing web applications and enhancing user experiences, aligning with his background in Human-Computer Interaction.
Education and Expertise
Andrés Sierra holds multiple Master of Science degrees in Human Computer Interaction. He studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2015 and at Aalto University from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Summer School program at UCL in Urban Life and Mobility in 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in user-centered design principles.
Background
Andrés Sierra began his academic journey in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana from 2006 to 2012. He also participated in an exchange program in Germany during his undergraduate studies. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Project Manager at Mundo Logico for seven months in 2012-2013 and founded his own company, Quimera, for one year.
Achievements
Andrés has contributed to the Skylike project, which received nominations for three awards at the C-Awards in Norrköping, Sweden. His advocacy for Human-Centered design is evident in his professional philosophy, where he emphasizes designing for humans rather than computers, reflecting his commitment to effective service design.