Lucas Azevedo
About Lucas Azevedo
Lucas Azevedo is an experienced design professional currently serving as Head of UX & Design at Handle.com and an Official Member of YEC. He has a strong background in UI/UX design, having previously held key positions at Tenfold and Hotmart, and has contributed to significant projects in virtual and augmented reality.
Current Work at YEC
Lucas Azevedo has been an Official Member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) since 2019. He is part of a network that includes accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders. His involvement with YEC allows him to contribute to discussions and initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
Current Work at Handle.com
Since 2018, Lucas Azevedo has served as the Head of UX & Design at Handle.com. In this role, he leads design strategies and user experience initiatives to improve the usability of Handle's products. His leadership focuses on enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Tenfold
Lucas worked at Tenfold as the Lead UI/UX Engineer from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the development of the company's system, which processed over a billion events monthly. His contributions were instrumental in Tenfold's acquisition by LivePerson for $125 million.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Azevedo earned a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship from Y Combinator, studying from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Centro Universitário Newton Paiva, completed in 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in design and user experience.
Research and Publications
In addition to his professional work, Lucas engages in research and experiments in virtual reality and augmented reality. He authored an article for Forbes discussing AR/VR technologies, highlighting the impact of computer vision and artificial intelligence on real-world interactions.