Nicolai Elhøj Nielsen

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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About me
Product Designer @ Officeguru A/S
Education
- Roskilde university
  2018 - 2020
  Master's degree communication & computer science
  Courses:• Thesis: How to optimise the mobile app development process. Done in cooperation with a Copenhagen based app dev. company.• Computer Science: Developing a full-stack application using SQL, C#, HTML5, CCS, JavaScript.• Programming User Experience: Designing IOT-Prototypes using Arduino, laser cutting and 3D printing to create and user test a smart home product.• Social Media: Strategies for effective communication and engagement on SoMe• Strategic Communication in an… Show more Courses:• Thesis: How to optimise the mobile app development process. Done in cooperation with a Copenhagen based app dev. company.• Computer Science: Developing a full-stack application using SQL, C#, HTML5, CCS, JavaScript.• Programming User Experience: Designing IOT-Prototypes using Arduino, laser cutting and 3D printing to create and user test a smart home product.• Social Media: Strategies for effective communication and engagement on SoMe• Strategic Communication in an International Context Show less
- It-universitetet i københavn
  2019 - 2019
  Master's degree software development and design
  One semester as part of my Master's degree at Roskilde University. • User Experience Design: Designed and tested an app-concept to address fathers' social isolation during paternity leave.• Mobile App Development: Designed and developed an app in Java
- Københavns universitet - university of copenhagen
  2017 - 2017
  Master's degree communication & computer science
  Finished first semester (30 ECTS) before deciding on doing another master.• Communication and Collaboration in Organisations• Concept Development and Innovation: Designed an app concept for GoBoat, a boat rental company, to effectively manage customer loads at their rental locations.
- Universitat autònoma de barcelona
  2016 - 2016
  Bachelor's degree communication & it
  • Multimedia Language (HTML, Social Media, Video Production)• Photography Theory and Analysis• Audiovisual Animation (Adobe After Effects)• Advertising Genres (Production of video advertisement)
- Københavns universitet - university of copenhagen
  2013 - 2016
  Bachelor's degree communication & it
  • Computer Science (Python)• Interaction Design• Design Semester Project: Improving the use of public trash cans• Audiovisual Communication• Communication in Context• Communication Theory• First-Year Project: How campaigns affect user behaviour• Qualitative and quantitative research• Modeling and Systems Development• Bachelor's Thesis: The differences in user behaviour on flow-tv vs. on-demand services like Netflix
Experience
- Netto, salling group
  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
  Sales assistant
- Louis petersens børnegaard
  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
  Kindergarten teacher's assistant
- Tolkegruppen oversættergruppen p/s
  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
  Student job
  Maintaining website in Wordpress • IT related tasks • connecting translators with customers
- Forfatternes forvaltningsselskab
  Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
  Aiding in implementing new IT-system in cooperation with Peytz & Co. • Creating automation programs in Python (vha. bla. OCR og Selenium) Data management in Excel • Various IT related tasks • Media monitoring
  - IT & Media monitoring
    Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
  - Media monitoring
    Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
- Kruso
  Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
  User experience design intern
  Interviews • User research • Stakeholder workshops • Interaction design • Information architecture design • Prototyping / Wireframing (Sketch + Adobe XD) • User testingDuring the internship me and another intern, worked exclusively on a research and design project for one of KRUSO’s clients (Københavns Professionshøjskole). We worked in an agile fashion, with stakeholder-meetings every week.
- Knowie - skaber liv på kontoret!
  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
  Product designer
  ・Redesigning the core product to improve the user experience through UX & UI design・User testing・Designing new functionality, that will help Knowie in enticing users to use the service continuously・Creation of style guide and other material for developer handoff・Communication with developer and stakeholders to ensure a design within budget and timeframe
- Gaia
  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
  Product designer
  In my role as the designer for Gaia's sustainable investment platform, I designed the first version of Gaia’s sustainable investment platform. By implementing a well-organized design system in Figma, I prioritized reusability and consistency of UI components, streamlining the design process. Additionally, I conducted user testing and created interactive prototypes to ensure a product that aligned with user needs. Through close collaboration with the development team, I provided clear specifications, facilitating a smooth transition from design to development. Show less
- Pluto technologies
  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
  Product designer
- Officeguru a/s
  Aug 2021 - now
  Ux designer
  As the sole designer at Officeguru, I am responsible for all design-related tasks. My primary focus lies in product design for our B2B platform, which involves everything from ideation and UX research to prototyping and collaboration with the developer team. Additionally, I am responsible for the design aspects of our website and create graphic content for our marketing materials.• Designed the Officeguru chat app that enables seamless communication between our customers and service providers. Adopted by 100+ companies with 2500+ downloads. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Data-driven design
  Designlab
  Aug 2024
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- Product psychology masterclass
  Growth.design
  Jan 2023