Javier is a UX Director with over 20 years of experience, passionate about building excellent products that delight users. Creating and scaling high-performing teams fuels his drive.

For 14 years he built and scaled impactful research organizations across Google, including Cloud, Ads, YouTube and Play. Before joining Google, he established and managed the HCI research lab at the University of Basel.

He is a firm believer in the power of coaching and mentorship, and strives to cultivate talent within teams, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. In 2025, he founded Astrolabium, a company focused on Coaching and Training for UX professionals.

Beyond this, he actively contributes to the UX community by sharing his insights through talks, publications, podcasts and conference presentations. He has published over 30 articles and delivered over 150 talks globally. With over 20 years of teaching experience, he currently lectures at both the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences.