Vinny Nota is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in user experience and product design. Currently serving as an Industry Speaker and Instructor at BrainStation, Vinny teaches UX and Product Design. Previously, as Head of User Experience at HSBC, Vinny managed the customer experience for banking services across 37 global markets and led a team of 12 product designers. Vinny's career also includes roles as Lead Product Designer at ZPG and Aviva, where significant contributions were made in enhancing digital products and customer experiences. Other notable positions include Lead Product Designer at Marks and Spencer, Lead Visual & User Interface Designer at BT, Senior Visual & User Interface Designer at Sainsbury's and EY-Seren, and User Experience Designer at BBC. Vinny founded CreativeGuru, a startup focused on supporting creative professionals, and holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London.