Interface DesignerProduct DesignerExperience DesignerAI Whisperer

Kathleen Azevedo

Designing systems that understand human behavior

I craft digital experiences where psychology meets pixels, creating interfaces that feel less like software and more like natural extensions of thought.

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Selected Works

Senior UX Consultant

Aviat Networks

Leading UX process optimization, evangelisation, research and prototyping, usability testing and interaction design for next-level digital experiences.

2021 to PresentCurrent
UX Engineer

JNCTN

Led product design front with discovery research, interaction design, HTML & CSS workshops, and managing a UX Contractor.

2020 to 2021Completed
UX Consultant

Ministry of Social Development

User experience consulting for government digital transformation initiatives, focusing on accessible and inclusive design solutions.

2019Completed
Academic Achievement

MSc First Class Honours

Computer & Information Sciences at Auckland University of Technology. Research focus on human-computer interaction and digital experience design.

2017 to 2019Graduated
Senior UX Consultant

KPMG

Innovation Lab projects across intranet, manufacturing systems, B2C systems using agile methodologies. UX meetings, prototyping, heuristics evaluation.

2015 to 2016Completed
Design & Development

Freelance Portfolio

Stampl (2017), WShaper (2018), and DVC Insights (2020) covering interaction design and web design/development with a focus on user-centered solutions.

2013 to PresentOngoing
Academic Distinction

From Brazil to New Zealand

From earning First Class Honours in Computer Science to leading UX transformations at Fortune 500 companies, I've architected user experiences for tens of thousands of users across telecommunications, government, and other regulated industries.

10+ yrsDesign Leadership
Tens of thousandsUsers Reached
4 continentsGlobal Collaboration

Career Highlights

Academic Achievement

MSc First Class Honours

Computer & Information Sciences at Auckland University of Technology. Research focus on human-computer interaction and digital experience design.

2017 to 2019Graduated
Leadership Role

Senior UX Consultant

Leading digital transformation at Aviat Networks, architecting user experiences for telecommunications infrastructure used by millions globally.

2021 to PresentCurrent
Innovation Pioneer

KPMG Innovation Lab

Pioneered cutting-edge UX initiatives across manufacturing systems, B2C platforms, and enterprise solutions using agile methodologies.

2015 to 2016Completed
Cross-Cultural Expert

Global Design Impact

Bridging Latin American creativity with Kiwi innovation, delivering culturally-aware digital solutions across diverse markets and user bases.

2013 to PresentOngoing

Where Design Meets Code

I don't just design interfaces; I architect complete digital ecosystems. From psychological user research to production-ready code, I bridge the gap between human needs and technical possibilities.

Experience Design

  • User Research
  • Design Systems
  • Prototyping
  • Usability Testing

Frontend Engineering

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • CSS/HTML
  • Python

Research & Strategy

  • User Insights
  • Design Sprints
  • A/B Testing
  • Analytics

Let's Work Together

Based in Auckland, New Zealand. Always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss a project or just say hello.