Hello, I'm Justin Catalano!
Hello!
Connect with me on linkedin! https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalan0/
I am a design student with a strong focus on user experience and user interaction. I have always noticed the emotions that different experiences bring in my life and I've also seen the unique experiences that technology offers.
My goal is to serve as a bridge between cutting-edge technology and the fundamental needs of humanity. I am a firm believer in the principles of user-centered design and incorporate them into my work. With a genuine passion for user experience design and AI, I use my enthusiasm and precision to elevate human-computer interactions.
Currently I am a Masters Student at San Jose State University, majoring in Human Factors and Ergonomics!
Experience
UX Design Intern, Leidos QTC
Owning the design process and working with 3 SME’s and 14 engineers to lead 15 iterative high-fidelity prototypes of a LLM health product, reducing UX flows by 30% to create end-to-end developed demos.
Owning 3 .MD workflows to turn design problems 0->1 with component connected variants, reducing token usage by 50% by ensuring proper compaction, context, and .MD calls exist within the 15 Skills.MD file.
Owning .MD workflows to bring React.js components to live prototypes, working with AI/ML and frontend engineers to develop repo ready code
Product Designer, Mocktalk
Sole designer and researcher responsible for the creation of the Dashboard and Interview features an A.I. mock interview product startup.
Collaborated with a team of 5 engineers to evaluate and iterate design solutions, ensuring scalability and code feasibility which increased productivity by 25%.
Reduced interactions while developing the information architecture and user experience flow by 33% for 3 features with the CEO and CTO.
Education
San Jose State University, 2026
MS Human Factors, UX Concentration
San Jose State University, 2024
BA Design Studies: Graphic Design
Minor in Interaction Design
Minor in Human Systems Integration