DIA Design Guild

I formalized the program structure, introduced scalable processes, and implemented a CSAT measurement system to improve program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.

Key achievements include:
• Scaling the Apprenticeship Program: Formalized a structured 9-month mentorship model, improving project outcomes and skill development for junior designer apprentices.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Recruited and managed senior designers to provide high-quality guidance for junior designers.
• Improved Project Management & Client Satisfaction: Developed formalized project management processes, leading to clearer expectations and increased satisfaction from client stakeholders.

Design Program Manager

Design Evangelist

Design Mentor & Instructor
Combining both teaching and mentoring, I have over 10,000 hours of experience.

• Served as an instructor at leading institutions, such as General Assembly, GrowthX Academy, Flatiron School, Seattle School of Visual Concepts, Product School, UC Berkeley, and Academy of Art University
• Developed curriculum for top programs, including Springboard, GrowthX Academy, Interaction Design Foundation, IxDF Bootcamps, Flatiron School, Product School, UC Berkeley, and Chegg
• Mentored through various community, bootcamp, and organizational programs

Design Educator

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

I overhauled school management operations, replacing outdated systems with a modern, scalable solution that improved class scheduling and operational efficiency. I also optimized design tooling and software resources, reducing costs and improving data accessibility.

Key achievements include:
• Scaling Course Offerings: Implemented a new school management system, enabling the organization to increase concurrent class capacity by 300%.
• Cost Reduction: Standardized design tools and software, eliminating inefficiencies and saving $100K annually.
• Data & Process Improvement: Applied information architecture principles to improve data accessibility and reduce data duplication by 90%.

Design Operations Manager

The Hired Guns

Worked in a fast-paced agency environment, specializing in design recruiting while also improving knowledge management for the team.

Key achievements include:
• Candidate Evaluation: Reviewed and evaluated 100+ UX designer candidate profiles and portfolios, assessing qualifications and fit for various design roles.
• Process & Knowledge Management: Built a Notion-based knowledge management system to document onboarding, create consistency in projects, and streamline the recruiting process. This significantly reduced the time required to train and onboard new employees.

Design Talent Partner

LinkedIn

I redesigned and standardized LinkedIn’s UX Design onboarding program, ensuring new UX designers could seamlessly transition into any product team and become productive faster.

Key achievements include:
• Onboarding Standardization: Designed and implemented a new UX designer onboarding program to improve ramp-up time and team integration.

IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

• Led daily operations and strategic initiatives, implementing best practices to optimize the UX Design Bootcamp program 
• Increased member insights by 5% by instigating a regular research program
• Improved project planning and scheduling for UX Design boot camps, strategized new educational initiatives and created original UX course content

Flatiron School

I led Flatiron School’s San Francisco UX program, managing faculty and ensuring the successful graduation and job placement of cohorts of 20 design students. I introduced a cross-disciplinary collaboration program between UX and software engineering students, giving them hands-on experience working together.

Key achievements include:
• Student Success & Placement: Led Flatiron’s San Francisco UX program, ensuring strong job placement outcomes.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Built a structured program for UX designers and software engineers to collaborate on projects.
• Curriculum Improvements: Implemented course changes that led to a 20% increase in exercise scores.

Design Program Director

GrowthX Academy

I built and scaled GrowthX Academy’s UX design program from the ground up, designing an industry-aligned curriculum that prepared students for real-world careers. The program achieved a 90% job placement rate, and I oversaw the development of 40+ functional prototypes for web, mobile, and IoT clients through hands-on, project-based learning.

Key achievements include:
• Program Creation & Growth: Designed and launched an industry-aligned UX design program, achieving a 90% student placement rate.
• Client Project Experience: Guided student teams in developing 40+ functional prototypes for real clients, reinforcing practical UX skills through hands-on client collaboration.

Epsilon

I led a cross-functional team of 8, including UX designers, UI designers, and content strategists, delivering solutions for 10+ B2B and B2C clients annually, including Wells Fargo, American Express, Apple, Google, Cisco, and Genentech.

Key achievements include:
• Enterprise UX Leadership: Managed UX strategy and execution for Fortune 500 clients across finance, tech, and healthcare.
• Design Systems & Efficiency: Created scalable design systems, style guides, and component libraries to improve consistency across projects.
• UX Training & Advocacy: Led client workshops to strengthen teams' understanding of customer experience best practices.

Design Manager, Digital Design

TripIt

Drove mobile and web design for a top travel app. Implemented data-driven design practices and led design reviews to ensure high-quality releases.

Lead Product Designer

I'm a design program manager with a background in UX, interaction design, and education. I bring structure to design teams and help programs run smoothly.

I've worked across both industry and education, and I’m especially drawn to roles that support design teams building thoughtful, education-focused experiences. I thrive in environments where I can contribute behind the scenes—helping teams stay aligned, focused, and connected to the needs of users and businesses.

Over my career, I've built and led design operations initiatives, UX education programs, and onboarding optimization at organizations ranging from startups to global tech companies. I’ve formalized design processes, standardized tools, and improved cross-team alignment, helping companies scale efficiently while maintaining a strong design culture.

I’m passionate about solving organizational challenges that impact design teams, whether it’s streamlining workflows, improving collaboration between teams, or developing scalable solutions for talent growth.

Always open to connecting with others (include a note) working at the intersection of design, education, and impact-driven work.

Julia DeBari

ICM Group

Client: Valaris Limited / TotalEnergies 
Type: Drill Ship DP3 
Local: Brazil

Role: DPO/Deck Mate in a DrillShip, AB 52000. DP Class 3, Kongsberg K-POS 22. 

Duties: work with SDPO in ship’s dynamic positioning system operations and maintenance, PRS’s (DGPS, Acoustic Nautronix and also the Riser Angles ERA and ARA), Bridge watch keeping and K-Chief/VMS monitoring. Control the Ship’s stability and ballast operations. Taking care of GMDSS equipment, ECDIS/charts and publications. Auxiliar of Chief Officer in deck projects, tanks inspection, PTW/HSE documents, preventive maintenance of life-saving and fire-fighting equipment.

GranEnergia

Client: Equinor Statoil. DP3 FLOATEL 
CSS Accommodation Vessel - 15000 Gross tonnage. DP Class 3 Kongsberg K-Pos 22, reference systems: gangway, HiPAP, RADius, Fanbeam, DGPS and relative GPS. POB: approx 400. 

Working as Dynamic Positioning Operator(DP Watch) and also Deck Officer, being responsible of life-saving equipments on board(lifeboats, fast rescue boat, workboat, liferafts, buoys, SOPEP kits, lifejackets, etc). Drills and training due to SOLAS requirements, Brazilian’s regulations, IMCA regulations and Crew needs.

DPO | Deck Officer

Wilson Sons

Client: Petrobras. DP2 PSV 
Platform Supply Vessel, operating in Campos, Espírito Santo e Santos Basin. Porto do Açu, Porto de Macae, Porto do Rio de Janeiro e Niterói. Working as Deck Officer and JDPO.

Deck Cadet | Praticante de Oficial de Náutica

DPO | OOW | Second mate 

Bachelor in Nautical Science, working as Dynamic Positioning Operator - OOW - Third Mate since 2018.

5y OOW experience, including:  
- PSV DP Class 2 Kongsberg K-Pos21
- Floatel DP Class 3 Kongsberg K-Pos22  
- Drill Ship DP Class 3 Kongsberga K-Pos22 (52.000 gross tonnage) 

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DPO | Oficial de Náutica | 1ON 

Formada em Ciências Náuticas pelo CIAGA(Centro de Instrução Almirante Graca Aranha) - EFOMM(Escola de Oficiais da Marinha Mercante), Rio de Janeiro-RJ. Atuando como Oficial de Quarto de Navegação e Operador de Posicionamento Dinâmico (DPO) desde 2018. 

Experiência em embarcações Offshore PSV(Plataform Suppy Vessel) Carga Geral e Fluideiro, DP Kongsberg KPos21, embarcações de 5000 AB, operando principalmente na Bacia da Santos, Campos e Espírito Santo ; Flotel (CSS - Compact Semi-submersible) UMS(Unidade de Manutenção e Segurança) 15000 AB e POB 450; DrillShip 52000 AB, DP Class 3 K-Pos 22. 

Certificação Full DP Unlimited(validade até 2029). 

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Fluent in English, Portuguese and advanced French. 

Maersk Training DP induction, Simulation and refresh - Dynamic Positioning Course 

CA-EBS -  Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System Basic 
 
HUET - Treinamento de Escape de Aeronaves

CBSP - Curso Básico de Segurança de Plataforma

CERR – Fast Rescue Boat Operator’s Course

TBS-1 – Basic Instruction in Personal Survival, Firefighting, First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

ECIA – Advanced Fire Fighting Special Course

EPSM – Medical First Aid Special Course

EARP – Special Course on Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Operator

EESS – Special Course on Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats

EROG – Special Course for GMDSS Personnel

EOPN – Special Course for Ship Security Officer

EBPQ – Special Basic Chemical Tankers

EBGL – Special Basic Liquefied Gas Tankers

EPOE – Eletronic Chart Display and Information Systems Operator

EOCA – Operations with Dangerous Cargo at Seafarers Work Course

ECBO – Basic Offshore Knowledge Course

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