Federico Velazco
Federico Velazco is a seasoned product designer, UX designer, and branding expert with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. Born and raised in São José dos Campos, he started his journey in technology and design at a young age and has been passionately following his dreams and making a difference ever since.
After studying Bacharelado in Jogos Digitais at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, Federico secured an internship at an ERP company due to his experience in web design. Over the years, he has also studied UX Design at EBAC and Design Gráfico at Escola Panamericana de Artes e Design, constantly expanding his knowledge and skills.
Federico has worked with several organizations, including TerraMagna as a product designer pleno, Quero Educação as a brand designer, A studio criativo as a graphic designer, and P2S Tecnologia as a UI/front-end developer. He is also the founder of Kontrate.me, a platform that helps young professionals find their first jobs and contributes to the growth of the Brazilian job market.
Throughout his career, Federico has worked on various projects, from developing marketing campaigns and designing product packaging for Johnson & Johnson to creating content and building branding for Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone. He also organized numerous tournaments and helped to elevate the entire Hearthstone scene in Brazil by training and supporting several professional players.
Currently, Federico is pursuing his dream of entrepreneurship and working with his team at Kontrate.me to accelerate the Brazilian job market and provide opportunities for people looking to launch their careers. He is driven by his passion for design, technology, and making a positive impact on society.