ABOUT ME
The person behind
the structure.
My work connects tech support, UX/UI design, applied data analysis, and product logic. I look for patterns in how people and systems behave, then use that structure to make workflows, decisions, and products clearer.
MY STORY
How IT support shaped the way I build
I started my career in technical support, spending more than eight years investigating issues, tracing patterns, and seeing how people move through tools and workflows in real situations, not just how the process says they should.
That foundation shaped everything that came after. When I moved
into UX research and data analysis, I brought the same instinct: find where the friction is, understand why it's there, and build something that resolves it.
Today I bring that thinking into product architecture, AI evaluation, behavioral pattern analysis, and UX, turning ideas into structured logic before they become systems people use.
Structure isn’t the opposite of creativity. It’s what makes creativity usable.
- How I approach every project
Background
Where the experience comes from
Velacanto & Co.
Product Architect
Designing concept-driven products, classification logic, behavioral frameworks, and AI-supported workflows that turn complex inputs into clearer systems and user-facing structure.
CareerFoundry
Applied Analytics Projects
Completed analytics projects across behavioral, public health, gaming, grocery, fertility, and sales datasets, focusing on patterns, structure, and clear insight delivery.
UCF + Velacanto & Co.
UX/UI Designer
Worked with a small business stakeholder to evaluate website usability, content structure, and platform functionality, improving clarity, navigation, and user flows through research, testing, and design recommendations.
Service Corporation International
Technical Support Analyst
Investigated recurring system issues across 3,000+ devices, documented root causes, improved internal knowledge resources, and supported crisis recovery operations between U.S. leadership and local teams in Puerto Rico.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The feedback that matters
“She approaches UX with a user-first mindset and
backs it up with strategic thinking grounded in research, data, and intention.”
Caliste Tayler
Career Coach, CareerFoundry
“Yari brings a clear passion for designing thoughtful, user-centered experiences. Her creativity and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to any team.”
Nikhil Desai
Automation Engineer
“Yarisel consistently demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a positive, professional attitude. She adapted to different challenges and found effective solutions.”
Ben Gallardo
Team Lead, Service Corporation International
“Her creativity and ability to think outside the box made a significant impact on our project. She was receptive to feedback, making collaboration seamless.”
Joy Widger
UX Design Program Collaborator
OUTSIDE OF WORK
The person behind the portfolio
GAMING
RPGs, cozy games, and tabletop strategy are usually where I end up after work. I like figuring out how the pieces fit together, whether that means learning the rules, building a character, or getting completely lost in the story.
BILINGUAL BY LIFE
I move between English and Spanish often, which makes me notice how tone, context, and language shape the way people understand information.
Got something worth structuring?
Got a messy system, unclear workflow, or idea that needs more clarity?