Michael Pico Jr.

Michael Pico Jr. has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade in the field of UX/UI design. Michael began their career as a Web Services Manager at Advontemedia in 2009, where they focused on creating user-friendly platforms to increase web traffic. In 2010, they worked as a Web Graphics Designer at InTheMO.com, where they identified and solved problems for web and mobile applications and developed user interfaces for iPhone applications.

From 2011 to 2016, Michael worked at Valley View Casino & Hotel as an Interactive Media Designer. Here, they updated website design and layout, designed graphics for touch-screen kiosks and cash redemption machines, and also acted as an interim manager of the marketing department.

In 2016, they joined Jenny Craig as a Web Marketing & CMS Specialist. As part of their role, they ensured the daily maintenance of the company website and collaborated with various teams to optimize the website's performance and drive revenue.

From 2018 to 2020, Michael worked at Konami Gaming, Inc. as a UX/UI Designer II. Michael regularly collaborated with leadership across UX design, product management, and software development to ensure the feasibility of UI/UX designs. Michael also conceptualized the conversion of forms into web applications and established design guidelines.

In 2020, they joined Australis Capital Inc. as a UI/UX Engineer. Michael effectively collaborated with product management and engineering teams to define and implement UI strategies and crafted custom visual workflows based on user research.

In 2021, Michael worked as a UI/UX Designer at AWL, where they again collaborated across teams to define and implement UI strategies and assisted with CX copywriting.

In 2022, they joined Coin Cloud as a Product Designer. Michael collaborated across product management and development teams to define and implement UI strategies, crafted custom visual workflows, and managed the rollout of an updated marketing website.

Most recently, in 2023, Michael joined Las Vegas Sands Corp. as a Sr. UX/UI Designer.

Michael Pico Jr. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Web Design and Interactive Media from The Art Institutes. Michael then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Graphic Information Technology from Arizona State University, completing their education in 2021. In addition to their degrees, Michael also obtained a certification in SQL for Beginner Data Analysis from Udemy, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.