ABOUT
/ BACKGROUND, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
I'm a Design Engineer based in Lima, Peru. I build products at the intersection of design and software, with a focus on creating experiences that are both functional and meaningful.
Currently building at Valere. Previously spent three years at Scotiabank Peru where I led design for digital banking products serving millions of users. I specialize in taking projects from research through implementation.
Outside of work, I'm passionate about building communities. I founded SheShips to connect women builders in Latin America, and co-founded Crafter Station as a home for indie hackers and makers. I also publish research—my most recent paper on civic tech was accepted at ICEGOV 2026.
[/>:] SKILLS
DESIGN
- _Product Design
- _Design Systems
- _UX Research
- _Interaction Design
- _Visual Design
- _Prototyping
ENGINEERING
- _TypeScript
- _React / Next.js
- _Node.js
- _PostgreSQL
- _Tailwind CSS
- _Git
TOOLS
- _Figma
- _VS Code
- _Linear
- _Notion
- _Vercel
- _GitHub
[/>:] EXPERIENCE
2024 - Present
Design Engineer
Valere
Building products at the intersection of design and software.
2021 - 2024
Product Designer
Scotiabank Peru
Led design for digital banking products serving millions of users. Specialized in mobile banking, international transfers, and SME research.
[/>:] ORGANIZATIONS
Founder
SheShips
Women in tech movement across Latin America. 400+ builders, 3+ countries.
Co-founder
Crafter Station
Community platform for builders and makers. 400+ members.
[/>:] LET'S WORK TOGETHER
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.
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