Senior Product Designer
Catherine Gileva
Hey there, I'm Catherine, a Siberian-born UX/UI designer.
I hold a Master's Degree in Translation and Linguistics, and I've spent years immersed in translation and quality assurance. But my journey has taken a creative twist. Wondering why?
My passion for art ignited at just three years old, evolving through art school where color theory, composition, and aesthetics became second nature.
After school, I craved meaningful work beyond art, channeling my love for languages into translation. This path led me to Palex, a localization company, where I dabbled in translation QA. Eventually, I dove deeper, helping create Youtube tutorials for Palex-Soft's Verifika software, delving into its intricacies.
As my understanding of the software grew, so did my involvement, shaping Verifika's user experience. This piqued Palex-Soft's interest in bringing on a UX specialist, prompting me to explore UX through formal training. The concept of design thinking resonated profoundly: "Create value through problem-solving and user needs." That was my 'aha' moment, the missing puzzle piece in my design journey.
With comprehensive UX training under my belt, I found my home in the Verifika team, launching my UX career.
Beyond Design? Fictional realms captivate me – be it books, films, or games. Scenic vistas, natural or urban, leave me in awe. Snowboarding and leisurely strolls fuel my downtime.
I hold a Master's Degree in Translation and Linguistics, and I've spent years immersed in translation and quality assurance. But my journey has taken a creative twist. Wondering why?
My passion for art ignited at just three years old, evolving through art school where color theory, composition, and aesthetics became second nature.
After school, I craved meaningful work beyond art, channeling my love for languages into translation. This path led me to Palex, a localization company, where I dabbled in translation QA. Eventually, I dove deeper, helping create Youtube tutorials for Palex-Soft's Verifika software, delving into its intricacies.
As my understanding of the software grew, so did my involvement, shaping Verifika's user experience. This piqued Palex-Soft's interest in bringing on a UX specialist, prompting me to explore UX through formal training. The concept of design thinking resonated profoundly: "Create value through problem-solving and user needs." That was my 'aha' moment, the missing puzzle piece in my design journey.
With comprehensive UX training under my belt, I found my home in the Verifika team, launching my UX career.
Beyond Design? Fictional realms captivate me – be it books, films, or games. Scenic vistas, natural or urban, leave me in awe. Snowboarding and leisurely strolls fuel my downtime.
Experience: 5+ years
Jan 2019 – Dec 2021
UX Designer, Palex-Soft
Dec 2021 – Aug 2023
Courses
UX/UI Designer, Netwrix
Springboard, UX design course on User Centered Design, User Research and Content & Strategy, UX Design, 2019
IDF, Human-Computer Interaction, UI Design Patterns for Successful Software, 2020
Senior Product Designer, Netwrix
Rubius Academy, UI Design, 2019
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
Codecademy, Web Dev (HTML & CSS), 2019
Coursera, Intro to Psychology, 2023
IDF, Al for Designers, 2023
Design Thinking Center, "Practitioner" in Design Thinking, 2024
Skills
User Research
Design Process
Design System
Rapid Prototyping
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Nielsen Norman Group, UX Certificate, 2024
Surname
Potapova is my maiden name. It appears on my certificates and some resources like LinkedIn. It's still me, everything is fine.
I'm excited to connect with you! Don't hesitate to reach out at design@catux.pro
