Alexandra Bakalova

Product Designer

Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria9 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in translating complex user needs into intuitive designs.
  • Proven track record in enhancing software supply chain security.
  • Skilled in creating cohesive user experiences across products.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused UX designer with strong expertise in product design and user experience.

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Adobe Creative SuiteAgile MethodologiesApplication SecurityBranding & IdentityHTMLKubernetesProject ManagementUser Interface DesignWeb Design

About

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about design, it’s that the universe rarely sends clear instructions. Most product requirements arrive like a message in Vogon language: bewildering, mildly terrifying, and occasionally in verse. Yet, armed with improbable skills, a knack for storytelling, and a willingness to interpret cosmic riddles, I navigate these specs to create order from chaos. I decode user needs, unraveling tales of their challenges and victories, and translate scribbles into wireframes that make those journeys intuitive. Somewhere between making the logo bigger “just because” and mediating feedback like an intergalactic diplomat, I’m on a mission to bring beauty and usability to the stars - and, perhaps most improbably, my mom says she’s proud.

Experience

Cast ai

Senior Product Designer

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote

  • Staring into the abyss of yaml files and suffering through K8s documentation.

Docker, inc

Senior Product Designer

Aug 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

  • My primary focus was on Docker Scout, a solution designed to proactively enhance software supply chain security. I led the design efforts within the Data & Policy team, driving initiatives such as policy customization, manual and VEX vulnerability exceptions, and the introduction of Docker Scout health scores across the Docker ecosystem, including Docker Hub and Docker Desktop.

Canonical

Senior UX Designer

Oct 2022Jun 2023 · 8 mos · Remote

  • As the lead designer for LXD, I was in charge of creating a unified experience for managing system containers and virtual machines. My team and I started building a new interface from scratch, making sure it worked seamlessly with the existing command-line interface while adding new features. I took the lead in understanding user needs and validating user stories, which involved mapping out the new product, developing user flows, and designing layouts and interactions that could be consistently applied across our suite of products. This approach ensured a cohesive and intuitive experience for users, bridging the gap between traditional CLI and modern GUI elements.

Vmware

Senior UX Designer

Oct 2020Jul 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • I joined VMware Carbon Black to help the Product team introduce the Cloud Workload Protection solution. As part of the Container Security team, I was focused on delivering end-to-end experiences for the DevOps and DevSecOps users. My main task was to understand how the newly introduced features overlapped with the existing ones, as well as to make sure the new flows and concepts were consistent with the overall user experience of the product.
  • I was a lead designer for initiatives such as Image and Cluster scanning, Malware & Secret detection, System hardening, Runtime security, and Image Registry integration.

Axsmarine

Product Designer

Apr 2018Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • I was working closely with the Product management, Sales, and Support teams to identify new business and user needs and goals. I was in charge of developing detailed prototypes of online maritime SaaS solutions:
  • Real-time vessel positions and tracking - Google maps integrated in different parts of the system
  • Email client & Cloud storage modules that meet the domain-specific needs
  • Voyage Calculator module that helps brokers make informed decisions, taking into account the most recent regulations, bunker prices, and vessel specifications
  • Vessel Questionnaires (AXSQ) to make sure brokers have all the needed vessel information as well as the most recent documentation & certification records
  • Trade Flows module to understand the shipping patterns
  • Advanced Searches

Melon, inc.

User Experience Designer | Project manager

Oct 2016Apr 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • In my role on outsourcing projects, I focused on understanding clients’ businesses and gathering their requirements to address user needs. I defined and designed MVPs in collaboration with engineering teams, developing concepts and prototypes to help clients visualize user experiences. My work primarily involved designing enterprise tools such as:
  • A commodity risk management platform to help buyers in decision-making and alert management when risk levels exceed policy thresholds.
  • An automation service management platform for scheduling and managing automated resources.
  • Additionally, I worked on native iOS and Android apps like Time Heroes. I coordinated projects for clients including the Bulgarian National Gallery and America for Bulgaria.

Sap ariba

Software Analyst | Project coordinator

Oct 2015Sep 2016 · 11 mos

  • As the European Union pushes towards paperless offices, I joined the SAP/Ariba team as a software analyst and project coordinator. I worked on enabling electronic invoicing for major clients like Airbus, Total, L’Oréal, and Inditex. My responsibilities included onboarding suppliers, gathering requirements, defining use cases, and documenting project scopes. I supported the Java development team in understanding requirements and handled testing and validation with both suppliers and buyers to ensure smooth implementation of the e-invoicing process.

Education

GOBELINS Paris

Master's Degree — Interactive Digital Engineering Management

Jan 2014Jan 2015

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

Master's Degree

Jan 2013Jan 2014

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

Bachelor's degree — Plastic Arts

Jan 2012Jan 2013

ECV - École de création visuelle

Bachelor's degree — Graphic Design

Jan 2009Jan 2012

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