Angelica Tavella
About Angelica Tavella
Angelica Tavella is a Hardware Project Manager at Ableton in Berlin, Germany, where she focuses on sustainability in hardware design. She also teaches courses on digital piracy and has a background in design and music.
Work at Ableton
Angelica Tavella has been serving as a Hardware Project Manager at Ableton since 2020. In this role, she focuses on product lifespan longevity and sustainability in hardware product design. Her work is based in Berlin, Germany, where she has contributed to the development of innovative hardware solutions that align with the company's commitment to quality and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Angelica Tavella has a diverse educational background. She studied Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2009 to 2013. She participated in the UC Intercampus Visitor Exchange Program at UCLA, focusing on Musicology and Ethnomusicology in 2011. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Electronics Engineering & Design Technology at Pasadena City College from 2017 to 2021. In 2022, she furthered her education by studying Design Thinking at the Hasso Plattner Institute.
Teaching Experience
Angelica Tavella has been involved in academia, teaching a course titled 'The Politics of Digital Piracy' at UC Berkeley. This course covers critical topics such as copyright law, privacy, and surveillance. She previously worked as a Course Facilitator for the same subject at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2014, during which she contributed to the educational experience of students in Turin, Italy.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Ableton, Angelica Tavella worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise. She served as an IT Support Technician at the Wikimedia Foundation from 2013 to 2014 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she worked in North American Events at Ableton from 2015 to 2020 in Los Angeles, where she gained valuable experience in event management and coordination.
Dual Career as Designer and Musician
Angelica Tavella maintains a dual career as both a designer and a musician. This balance allows her to integrate her creative skills and technical knowledge, contributing to her work in hardware project management and her teaching roles. Her diverse interests and expertise enhance her contributions to the fields of design and music.