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Hello, I'm Angela Pesta.

Hi​,​ I'm Angela Pesta​,​ a UX executive with over two decades of experience advancing the impact of user experience across some of the world’s leading technology companies. I grow and nurture high-impact teams while championing design excellence across research​,​ design​,​ and technical writing. I started my career in Silicon valley and have worked across various industries from start-ups to enterprise organizations​,​ including Amazon​,​ GitLab​,​ Elastic​,​ Tesco​,​ Wells Fargo​,​ and XING. I'm passionate about creativity and innovation​,​ organizational transformation​,​ and user impact at scale. I employ the power of strategic research​,​ service design​,​ and cross-functional collaboration​,​ to drive inclusive design cultures that translate strategy into measurable business value. I bring expertise in UX transformations​,​ vision & strategy​,​ innovation​,​ design & research operations​,​ AI-UX best practices​,​ and team leadership. 

I enable 0-1 initiatives by building teams​,​ assuring PMF via user-centered product discovery​,​ and validated experience visions. I enable 1 to N initiatives via UX-powered growth strategies​,​ sustainable quality improvement efforts​,​ UX metrics​,​ and more. I bring expertise in UX transformations​,​ vision & strategy​,​ innovation​,​ design & research operations​,​ AI-UX best practices​,​ and team leadership. Based in Barcelona​,​ Spain​,​ I bring a global perspective to design leadership and digital transformation. SERVICES OFFERED:::::::::::::: -Board Advisor -Interim or Fractional -Project-based Consulting -Speaking & Mentoring -Design Thinking Workshops -UX Audits -UX Talent and Staffing Assessments -UX Leadership Talent Coaching

Details

  • Professional CategoryProduct
  • Location
  • Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
  • Seniority LevelExecutive
  • Consulting Rate (Hourly)300

Headline

UX Design & Research Executive

Experience

VP, User Experience

GitLabMarch 2024 - Current

VP, User Experience

ElasticAugust 2022 - March 2024

VP, Product Design

New RelicJune 2020 - August 2022

VP, User Experience

XING (New Work SE)January 2019 - June 2020

Senior Director, User Experience

eDreams ODIGEOSeptember 2015 - August 2018

Head of User Experience and Design

Tesco PLCMarch 2014 - September 2015

Head of User Experience, Kindle

AmazonJanuary 2011 - March 2014

Senior UX Design Lead

AmazonSeptember 2008 - January 2011

UX Designer, Amazon Web Services

AmazonAugust 2007 - September 2008

Industry

  • Accommodation Services
  • Consumer Services
  • Education
  • Entertainment Providers
  • Financial Services
  • Government Administration
  • Holding Companies
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services
  • Retail
  • Technology, Information and Media
  • Wholesale

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

United States
Spain

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

San Franciscon State University

MastersIndustrial DesignAugust 2004 - May 2007

San Francisco State University

DegreeIndustrial DesignAugust 1995 - May 1999

Professional Membership / Certification

Transition to Portfolio - Board Advisor Course

Your Skills

AI UX & EthicsProduct Onboarding & GrowthUX MetricsChange ManagementDesign OperationsUX Vision & StrategyScaling Global TeamsProduct discovery and innovationDigital transformationsTalent Management & Team Building

Professional Interests

AIservice designcritical user journeysdesign leadershipdesign thinkingUX strategycoaching & mentoringdesign systems

I am interested in

  • Professional / Business Networking
  • Career Opportunities
  • Providing Services based on my Expertise
  • Having my dedicated digital space on the world wide web
  • Building my online Brand / Presence