Description

Product-minded UX Designer with a decade-long foundation in Software engineering, now fully focused on crafting intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. Originally from Moldova, the journey began as a software engineer specialising in mobile development before transitioning into design at in the Netherlands.

Bringing a rare blend of technical depth and design thinking, with hands-on experience across industries like real estate, hospitality, healthcare, banking, payments, telecom, media, travel, and more. Coding background enables smoother collaboration with developers and helps shape feasible, elegant solutions. Whether prototyping in Figma, designing SaaS systems, or refining user flows, the goal is always the same: build products that are simple, useful, and delightful.

🛠️ Skills: Android (Kotlin, Java), UX/UI Design, Figma, Prototyping, Design Systems, Agile

🌍 Based in Amsterdam | Open to collaboration & new ideas

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Basic
Romanian
Conversational
Russian
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Amsterdam (up to 50km)

Freelance
UX Designer
September 2025 - Today (9 months)
Designing new features for SaaS platforms in EU region and improving existing features according to the best practices.
User Experience Design Prototype Wireframing User Research Design system
Realworks B.V.
UX/UI Designer
January 2024 - September 2025 (1 year and 8 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Designing user-friendly interfaces for Move.nl app, enhancing experiences for real estate agents and home seekers. Leading UX research, usability testing, and interface improvements aligned with business goals and user needs. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and impact.
User Experience Design User Research User-centered design Usability testing UI Web Design
Realworks B.V.
Android Developer(Primary) UX/UI Design Intern
September 2023 - January 2024 (4 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Developed and maintained the mobile CRM app for real estate agents, handling bug fixes, feature development, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Completed a parallel UX/UI design internship focused on researching and redesigning the CRM's Agenda feature. Conducted interviews, usability studies, and competitive audits to uncover user pain points.
Agile method Android SDK Android Studio Mobile application Kotlin