Fabi Severo

Fabi Severo, Ph.D., began their work experience in 2013 with a research fellowship at CAPES, where they conducted research on music and technology. They continued their academic work with a Ph.D. fellowship in Social Anthropology, focusing on experimental music in Brazil.

In 2019, Fabi joined Kyvo Design-Driven Innovation as a UX Researcher. They then moved on to Z-Tech in 2020, working as a UX Researcher for Donus, a fintech company within AB-Inbev. Here, Fabi collaborated with various squads in product development, product marketing, and branding.

Starting in 2021, Fabi worked at SumUp as a Senior UX Researcher in the Acquisition Tribe, conducting user research across Brazil and parts of Europe. They also took on the role of researcher ops for national and international projects. Within this role, Fabi gained experience in the fintech industry.

From 2021 to 2023, Fabi held the position of Senior UX Researcher at Nubank's Growth strategic business unit, focusing on the Brazilian market. They employed a mixed methods approach for discovery research and research on innovation, working closely with different teams such as BAs, PMs, Data Scientists, and PDs.

In 2023, Fabi started working as a Senior UX Researcher at Orbia.

Fabi Severo, Ph.D., has a diverse educational background that spans several fields of study. The chronological record of their education is as follows:

1. From 2007 to 2011, Fabi Severo attended Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, where they obtained a degree in Social Sciences, specializing as a Social Scientist.

2. In 2008 and 2009, Fabi Severo participated in an academic exchange program at Universidade do Porto, focusing on Social Sciences.

3. From 2013 to 2015, Fabi Severo pursued a Master's degree in Social Anthropology at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

4. In 2015, Fabi Severo proceeded to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, which they successfully completed in 2020. This indicates their dedication to advancing their knowledge and expertise in this field.

5. During the Ph.D. program, Fabi Severo embarked on a research internship at Queen's University Belfast in 2017, through the PDSE/CAPES fellowship program. This experience likely provided them with valuable insights and research opportunities.

6. In 2020, Fabi Severo enrolled in an MBA program at MBA USP/Esalq, specializing in Data Science and Analytics. This indicates their interest in expanding their skills and knowledge in this emerging field.

7. From 2023 to 2027, Fabi Severo attended Instituto Infnet, where they pursued a Curso Superior de Tecnologia (CST) in Engenharia de Computação (Computer Engineering). This signifies their commitment to staying current with advancements in technology.

In addition to their traditional education, Fabi Severo has also obtained various certifications in the field of user experience design and facilitation dynamics. These certifications include Strategic Innovation from Fundação Getulio Vargas (obtained in June 2020), UX Writing, Facilitation of Design Dynamics, Service Design, UX Design, UX Metrics, and UX Research (obtained between 2018 and 2019).

Overall, Fabi Severo's educational history reflects their dedication to interdisciplinary learning and their commitment to acquiring knowledge in various fields, including Social Anthropology, Data Science, and Computer Engineering.