1. Ezio Magarotto - Wheaton, IL 60187
ezio@magarottos.com | Magarottos Inc | LinkedIn Profile
Summary
I have over 15 years’ experience as a Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect
with a focus on e-commerce Web sites. I offer my clients a wealth of practical knowledge in design, usability and
Web accessibility. My constant goal is to create the finest possible solution for both my clients and their end-users.
While my creative ability is impressive, my focus is ultimately on function over form. I am skilled in all aspects of
the development life-cycle -- from initial requirements, design and development, to testing and final
implementation. My military background has taught me to thrive in high-stress, time-critical situations in which
balance among multiple projects are required. I have had experience and am comfortable as a sole developer, as a
member of a team, and as the project lead. I am capable of working exceptionally well in any setting. My
interpersonal skills with both coworkers and clients are excellent, and have frequently resulted in additional
projects for my past employers. I am interested in a senior or management level contract or exceptional full-time
opportunity where my skills and enthusiasm will help elevate a business to a greater level of success.
Expertise and Toolset Summary
Expertise
Ecommerce – B2B, B2C, B2E
Design Proficiency and Leadership
Mobile Usability and Design
Usability Standards
User Testing (e.g., Card sorting, Contextual Inquiry, Traditional Facilitation, Analysis)
Heuristic Evaluations
Task and Process Flow Creation
Wire framing and Mockups
Hi/Lo-Fidelity Prototyping
Information Architecture
ADA Compliance
Cross Browser Development
Page Load Time Optimization
Search Engine Optimization
IBM WebSphere Commerce & Portal UI/UX Customization
Toolset
HTML, HTML5, DHTML
CSS, CSS3
JavaScript
JQuery (Web & Mobile), YUI, various AJAX libraries
Adobe Suite (i.e., Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Flash)
IA Specific: Visio, Axure, Balsamiq, InDesign, SketchFlow, PowerPoint
Paper sketching and prototyping
Relevant Work History and Successes
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Grainger
03/2012- Present
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, JP Morgan Chase
06/2011- 03/2012
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Allstate Insurance
01/2011- 06/2011
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Kemper Insurance
09/2010- 1/2011

2. Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Alpine Consulting
11/1999- Present
ADA Compliance / Web Accessibility Certification Course Development
Developed course materials, certification exam, and Web site for a 2 day ADA class aimed towards developers
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Safeway Food & Drug
Providing leadership, direction, and implementation regarding UI design and usability
Providing leadership, direction, and implementation regarding ADA compliance initiative
Providing leadership, direction, and implementation guidelines for page load time optimization
Extensive Ajax, CSS, and HTML development to provide cross browser support for IE6, IE7, FF2, FF3, and Safari
Investigation and implementation of streaming real-time video player
Created custom Flash checking script for cross browser support
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Synovate
Providing leadership, direction, and implementation regarding UI design and usability
Created multiple micro-sites which leveraged Flash, streaming video, HTML, DHTML, Ajax, and CSS
Handled multiple high-visibility global projects with tight deadlines
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Littleton Coin Company
Providing leadership, direction, and implementation regarding UI design and usability
Performed extensive user testing before and during site development
Designed and developed user interface
Designed graphics, layouts, and navigational structures using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks
Created a custom cross browser compatible DHTML Menu used for primary navigation
Provided usability guidelines and oversaw their implementation
Senior User Interface / User Experience Designer and Information Architect, Kraft Foods Inc
Lead designer on several globally visible Intranet / Extranet Web Sites
Performed usability testing on corporate wide Web site
Recommendation and implementation of usability standards
Designed and developed Flash eLearning modules
Designed and developed multiple dynamic graphic pieces
Extensively documented CSS, JS, and HTML to enable non-technical persons the ability to easily modify site
Mentored managers on procedures for maintaining / adding to completed site
Education
Jakob Nielsen's Mobile Usability Course
HFI’s CUA (Certified Usability Analyst)
M.A. - Yale University – History and Comparative Religion
B.A. - University of Illinois – Double Major of Philosophy and Religious Studies
United States Army - Active & Reserved Duty
Sample Portfolio
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http://www.littletoncoin.com/ (Senior designer and developer for UI, ADA, CSS, HTML, SEO, and UX)
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http://www.sfpcweb.com/ (Sole designer and developer for full project lifecycle)