Elio Colligiani

UX Designer

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy13 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 14 years of engineering experience in FinTech.
  • Expert in bridging technical logic and user-centered design.
  • Proficient in both UX design and full-stack development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech UX Designer and Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in user-centered design.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience DesignInformation ArchitectureFull-stack EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentUi/ux Design

Other Skills

FigmaUser ResearchJavaC++Web designHTMLPrototipazione rapidaWireframeStakeholder engagementVibe CodingCWPFPublic speakingSviluppo di softwareDocumentazione

About

My portfolio: www.eliocolligiani.com ==================================== UX Designer & Engineer | 14 Years Engineering DNA | FinTech Specialist I bridge the gap between technical logic, clear communication, and human-centered design. For 12 years at ION Group, I worked as a Full-Stack Developer, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise systems: from back-end architecture in Java and C++ to front-end implementation in C#. The Shift to UX Design In the last 3 years, I shifted my focus to UX Design, with particular focus on Research and Architecture. This was a deliberate move to gain a broader perspective, moving beyond specific technical implementations to solve for the overall user journey and systemic friction. I now apply an engineering mindset to architect interfaces that are logically sound, technically feasible, and optimized for the person behind the screen. Key Value Points: Technical Perspective: Having built both the internal logic and the user interface for over a decade, I design with a practical understanding of data flows and technical constraints. Communication & Documentation: I enjoy the "human" side of the product: writing external content (release notes, user guides), delivering demos, and facilitating collaboration between cross-functional teams. Evidence-Based Research: I approach UX Research with analytical rigor: using interviews and wireframing to validate design decisions. My goal is to translate mission-critical workflows into usable systems. Core Stack: UX: Information Architecture (IA), User Research, Journey Mapping, Figma, Axure. Engineering: Java, C++, C#, plus early experience in Web Dev (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP). Languages: Italian, English Beyond the Screen: Outside of architecture and code, I am driven by a lifelong interest in art, aesthetics and interpersonal connection. I may catch me playing guitar, trumpet, collecting vinyl, or capturing moments through photography and video: all ways to explore how rhythm, composition, and harmony (like good design) impact our daily lives.

Experience

13 yrs
Total Experience
6 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Ion

2 roles

User Experience Designer

Mar 2023Mar 2026 · 3 yrs · On-site

  • Following a specialized training period in User-Centered Design, I joined the UX team to focus on the architecture and research of complex Treasury Management SaaS systems. In this role, I leverage my 11-year engineering background as a foundation for designing interfaces that are logically sound and technically viable.
  • Key Contributions:
  • UX Architecture & Flow: Defined Information Architecture (IA) and user flows for high-density treasury workflows, ensuring mission-critical financial data remains navigable and actionable.
  • AI-Enhanced Research: Experimented with and integrated AI tools into the research process to synthesize data and accelerate the discovery phase.
  • User & Stakeholder Research: Participated in the discovery process through targeted interviews with both stakeholders and users to identify friction points and translate business requirements into functional design.
  • Prototyping & Design: Developed wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes (Figma) to visualize and validate complex workflows before the development phase.
  • Process Optimization & Tooling: Streamlined internal UX processes by developing custom tools with the help of AI and vibe coding to standardize and expedite the design-to-development handover.
  • Technical Synthesis: Applied a "system-first" perspective to design, ensuring that architectural decisions accounted for the underlying logic and data structures of the platform.
  • Implementation Analysis: Participated in product design and implementation analysis, ensuring a smooth transition from architectural concept to technical reality.
User Experience DesignFigmaInformation Architecture

Senior Software Developer

Mar 2014Mar 2023 · 9 yrs · On-site

  • Managed the end-to-end development of high-speed, latency-sensitive FinTech solutions, specialized in connectivity technologies to financial markets. My role required a 360-degree approach, ensuring the stability of complex server-side logic while maintaining functional front-end interfaces for market data and execution.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Full-Stack Engineering: Developed and optimized mission-critical connectivity systems, managing server-side architecture (Java, C++) and front-end implementation (C#).
  • High-Performance Logic: Solved complex technical challenges for low-latency platforms where speed and data integrity were vital for fixed income market operations.
  • Product Design Analysis: Actively participated in product design and implementation analysis, ensuring technical execution aligned with business logic and market requirements.
  • Client-Facing Documentation: Authored external content to facilitate clear communication with customers, including release notes, news items, and technical user guides.
  • Demos & Presentations: Delivered product demos and technical presentations to stakeholders and customers, translating complex system functionalities into actionable information for users.
JavaC++Full-Stack EngineeringSoftware Development

Insieme srl

Web designer & developer

Mar 2013Mar 2014 · 1 yr · Castelfranco Di Sotto, Toscana, Italia · On-site

  • Worked on the end-to-end design and development of web solutions for a diverse client base, ranging from real estate agencies to local retail businesses. This role combined creative UI/UX design with full-stack implementation to deliver functional, high-traffic websites.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Full-Stack Web Development: Managed the complete lifecycle of web projects using HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, and jQuery, ensuring good design and cross-browser compatibility.
  • System Optimization & Automation: Integrated engineering principles to improve internal workflows, introducing automation to streamline site management and data handling for clients.
  • UI/UX Design: Balanced aesthetics with usability to create intuitive layouts specifically tailored to the needs of different industries, such as property search filters for real estate.
  • End-to-End Delivery: Managed the transition from initial design concepts and client requirements to final deployment and hosting.
Web designHTMLWeb DevelopmentUI/UX Design

Education

Università di Pisa

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