greater nyc area
Oscar Nilsson is a freelance designer and developer with over 10 years of experience

Mobile Apps

Designer

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With over 10 years in product quality assurance, I've validated user experiences across 375+ digital releases worth $350MM+ in sales. My design approach now combines rigorous testing methodologies with deep user empathy - focusing on both what works and why it matters to the people using it.

My QA background spans mobile apps, web platforms, and enterprise solutions at companies like Verizon, where I led end-to-end testing that covered everything from iPhone releases to sales flow changes. I've worked closely with design and engineering, on the tough frontlines of high-impact releases.

While initially learning design, I believed good design would speak for itself - that elegant solutions and seamless user experiences were enough. But I have learned that impactful design requires connecting user needs to business outcomes. Revenue growth, churn reduction, and market expansion are not separate from good design - they are achieved through it.

Open Doors recently featured my portfolio.

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"I worked with Anastasia on a highly visible project at Verizon and in my 15 years at the company, she has been one of my favorite people to work with."

- Kelly J., Senior Developer

Verizon

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"She did more than what her role called for, always going above and beyond expectations... She’s an excellent team player, leader and project visionary."

- Stephanie B., Lead QA

AT&T, Formerly Verizon

"She is someone the developers relied on to clear the path of obstacles so that productivity never slowed down. Hiring Ana is like gaining 3 employees in one."

- Jason R., Software Engineer

Verizon

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"Anastasia is very easy to work with and contributed greatly to the success of the project due to her testing expertise."

- Lia R., Release Engineer

Verizon

Experience

Freelance

Available for work
2025 -

Verizon

Systems Specialist - Product Quality
2016 - 2024

Cognizant

Associate - Product QA Lead
2014 - 2016

BankTrade

UX Research & Testing Analyst
2012 - 2014