don't feel invisible, but deeply human.

I work with others so they

Designer of AI experiences at Google, speaker at industry and academic events, and Top 1% mentor on ADPList.

Also a painter, songwriter, cook, gelato maker, and meeting joke-teller.

Born in Buenos Aires and based in New York, I’m a design strategist and leader focused on visual thinking, systems, and communication at global scale. I’ve led and shaped design work across five continents, helping organizations clarify complex problems and turn emerging technologies into usable, trustworthy products. My work centers on defining product vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and using design as a strategic tool for decision-making and organizational change.

Alongside my industry work, I’ve spent years volunteering with organizations focused on empowering people through digital literacy and design education. I’ve helped individuals and teams learn how to use digital tools, present their work clearly, and apply design thinking to communicate ideas and influence behavior.

I’ve spoken at universities such as Universidad de San Andrés, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and the City College of New York. Taught an online course, and appeared as a guest on podcasts discussing design, technology, and leadership. I’ve logged over 20,000 minutes of mentorship, supporting people across 33 countries as they grow their skills, confidence, and impact.

What I do ain’t pretty.
It’s messy. It’s chaotic.
It’s relational.

What I do is integrate.
People, systems, language, and intent.
In life and at work.

I dive into layers of meaning.
Contradictory. Complementary.

We talk. We think.
We compromise.
We find meaning.
We name what didn’t have names.
We make it visible.

I design for behavior change.
I speculate about the future.

I cultivate curiosity for things
I didn’t know existed,
and I turn that curiosity into tools
that make sense to people.

Tools to tell stories
Stories that make others
not feel invisible,
but deeply human.

Google

  • Gemini Enterprise is Google’s AI workspace for organizations, designed to help teams search, reason, and get work done across their internal tools and knowledge. It brings conversational AI, enterprise search, and automation into a single experience, so people can move from questions to action without friction. A key part of the platform is the ability to create and deploy AI agents—custom assistants designed around real workflows—along with integrations like a Slack bot that brings those agents directly into everyday collaboration. The focus is on making agentic AI feel useful, trustworthy, and grounded in real work, supporting teams without adding complexity or cognitive load.

  • Vertex AI Search is Google Cloud’s AI-powered discovery platform that helps people find the right information, products, or content—fast, relevant, and at scale. It’s used by enterprises to power everything from e-commerce product search and recommendations, to media libraries, internal knowledge bases, and industry-specific search experiences. Instead of relying on rigid keywords, it uses machine learning to understand intent, context, and behavior, making search feel more intuitive and useful. The platform adapts across domains—retail, media, and enterprise data—helping organizations turn large, complex datasets into experiences that feel simple, personal, and trustworthy for end users.

  • Document AI is Google Cloud’s platform for helping people make sense of complex, document-heavy work. It transforms things like invoices, forms, contracts, and IDs into structured information that can be reviewed, corrected, and trusted—rather than blindly automated. The experience is designed to keep humans in the loop, giving users clarity into what the system understands and confidence to validate or adjust the results. The goal is to reduce repetitive work while preserving accuracy, accountability, and trust in critical workflows.

(2022 - Present)

Xero

  • Xero Workpapers is a tool used by accountants and bookkeepers to prepare, review, and manage the working documents behind financial statements and compliance work. In accounting, “workpapers” are the structured evidence that supports calculations, decisions, and sign-offs—essential for accuracy, audits, and trust. Built by Xero, a New Zealand–based accounting software company used by millions of small businesses globally, Workpapers brings this traditionally manual, spreadsheet-heavy process into a more connected and collaborative digital experience. The focus is on clarity, consistency, and confidence—helping practitioners move through complex compliance work with better structure and less friction.

  • Xero Practice Manager is the operational backbone for accounting and bookkeeping firms, helping them plan work, manage clients, track jobs, and keep the practice running smoothly. It brings together day-to-day activities—like assigning work, monitoring progress, and billing—into a single, shared view of the firm. As part of Xero’s practice platform, it plays a central role in how teams coordinate and deliver work at scale. The focus is on shaping a clear, connected experience that supports both today’s workflows and the future of how accounting firms collaborate, grow, and manage increasingly complex work.

(2020 - 2022)

Transamerica

  • The Transamerica Individual Experience Portal is a digital platform that helps people manage long-term financial products like life insurance policies and annuities in one place. These products are often complex and emotionally significant, tied to protection, retirement, and future planning. The portal is designed to make that complexity easier to understand—allowing customers to view their coverage, track values, update information, and take action with confidence. The focus is on clarity, reassurance, and trust, helping people feel informed and supported when managing important financial decisions over time.

  • Transamerica’s Participant Experience (PX) is the digital portal employees use to manage workplace retirement benefits, like checking their 401(k), adjusting contributions, or tracking long-term savings when their employer partners with Transamerica. For many people, this is their primary window into retirement planning—often visited during moments of uncertainty or major life changes. The experience is designed to make complex financial information easier to understand and act on, emphasizing clarity, reassurance, and informed decision-making. The goal is to help participants feel more confident and engaged with their financial future, rather than overwhelmed by it.

(2018 - 2020)

PR Newswire / Cision

  • Cision Communications Cloud is a platform used by communications and PR teams to manage how organizations share their stories with the world. It brings together tools for media outreach, press release distribution, media monitoring, and reporting, helping teams track how their messages land across news, social media, and online channels. The experience is designed to turn a fast-moving, often reactive workflow into something more intentional and measurable—giving teams visibility into coverage, sentiment, and impact, and helping them communicate with confidence and clarity.

  • The PR Newswire Asia portal is a platform used by organizations to distribute press releases and announcements across key markets in Asia. It helps communications teams publish news in multiple languages, reach regional and global media outlets, and manage the complexity of cross-border communications. The experience is designed to balance speed, accuracy, and local nuance—making it easier for teams to share timely information while respecting regional formats, regulations, and cultural expectations. The focus is on clarity, reach, and confidence when communicating at an international scale.

(2015 - 2018)

"Leandro has an incredible ability to see what makes each person unique and help them articulate their own design philosophy."

UX Designer at VMware

"His approach to design thinking is refreshingly human-centered. He doesn't just teach design — he teaches you how to connect with people."

Product Designer at Stealth Startup

"Working with Leandro changed how I think about my work. He helped me see my cultural background as a strength, not something to overcome."

Incoming MS HCI at Indiana University