Cris Cristina is a founding partner and UX leader with 13 years of experience designing human-centered AI, web, mobile, and hardware products across startups and global firms. She blends UX strategy, user research, and design systems to translate complex user needs into accessible, scalable experiences that meet business goals. At Digitalist Group she guided global practice and shipped high-impact products for clients like Google and Microsoft, and at Cisco she managed 20+ designers and holds a patent for a novel virtual office experience. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Ars Technica, and Time, and she has a track record of boosting metrics like signup rates and reducing support issues through evidence-driven design. Trained in Human Factors Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, she pairs rigorous research with rapid prototyping and facilitation to mentor teams and align stakeholders. She is based in Washington, DC and is actively open to DC-area or remote opportunities.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BBE, Biomedical Engineering, BBE, Biomedical Engineering at The Catholic University of America
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