Simon Sant Cassia
About Simon Sant Cassia
Simon Sant Cassia is a Team Lead and UX professional at Gaming Innovation Group in Malta, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in Communication and Media Studies and Web Application Development, and he has held various roles in frontend development and UX research throughout his career.
Work at Gaming Innovation Group
Simon Sant Cassia has been employed at Gaming Innovation Group since 2019, where he holds the position of Team Lead and UX. In this role, he is responsible for roadmapping the product, which includes strategic planning and setting long-term goals for product development. He also assists in frontend coding using Angular and TypeScript, contributing to the technical development of the product. His focus on UX research and feedback collection ensures that user experience is continuously improved based on user insights.
Education and Expertise
Simon Sant Cassia has a solid educational background in communication and media studies, having studied at L-Università ta' Malta from 2008 to 2009, where he completed the first year of a Bachelor of Communications with European Studies. He furthered his education at Middlesex University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Web Application Development from 2009 to 2013. This combination of studies has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and user experience design.
Background in Front-end Development
Before his current role at Gaming Innovation Group, Simon Sant Cassia gained extensive experience in front-end development. He worked as a Lead Front-end Developer at QuickFocus from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he served as a Senior Front-end Developer at Gaming Innovation Group from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer & Designer at 6PM Solutions from 2012 to 2016. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in frontend technologies and UX design.
Involvement in UX Research
In his current role at Gaming Innovation Group, Simon Sant Cassia is actively involved in UX research and feedback collection. This responsibility allows him to gather user insights that inform the continuous improvement of user experience. His focus on understanding user needs and preferences plays a crucial role in shaping the product's design and functionality.