References · 2017 to 2023 · more on request

What people I worked with wrote.

Two written references from the Butterfly Effect programme in 2018, signed on the certificate, a client's words from 2017, and the strongest lines of my 2023 Swiss employment reference. Full references are given on request: names withheld until you ask.

Butterfly Effect certificate for Daniel Kušnirik, UX/UI Designer, dated 30 June 2018, with two written references and the partner logos of HubHub, Sygic, Pixel Federation and Leaf
The certificate as issued, 30 June 2018. Original PDF
Certificate

Butterfly Effect, practical education for digital business

A six-month programme in Bratislava in which a team of five took a product from idea to launch, with mentors from Sygic and Pixel Federation. Our product was Melberry, a real-time parking app for Melbourne, released on Google Play and the App Store in June 2018.

Programme
Butterfly Effect, January to June 2018
My role
UX/UI designer
Team
Back-end developer, Android developer, project manager, two UX/UI designers
Partners
HubHub, Sygic, Pixel Federation, Leaf
Signed
Baška Klimek, Labmaster, Butterfly Effect
See also
The Melberry landing page · Press, techbyte.sk
Written references

In their words

Quoted in full from the certificate. The client's words are translated from Slovak and were published on my site with her name.

Daniel is a UX designer who cares about users' needs, pain points and their motivations for adopting a product. During the five month program, he learned how to step outside his comfort zone and gained an understanding of the importance of doing quantitative and qualitative research. This was proven by the way he applied his expertise to his work and the results he was able to achieve. While solving design problems he often cooperated with other developers, analysts, and company stakeholders. He also talked to users and then searched for ways to translate and implement these insights into the end product.

Michaela KočiováHead of Design, SygicMentor in the programme · 2018

Daniel was a great asset for his team. He did his job quickly and responsibly. What I appreciated the most was his personal input and involvement that brought new ideas to the team. Daniel is a fast learner which made the cooperation smooth and enjoyable. Based on my experience during common cooperation I can recommend Daniel for any innovative project, but I believe he will set up his own studio in the future. He has all what he needs for it: great design skills, drive and spirit of adventure.

Baška KlimekLabmaster, Butterfly EffectProgramme lead · 2018

Communication with Daniel was at a very professional level from the start. In the past I used Wix, but thanks to Daniel I found that WordPress was a much better solution for me. He not only came with the design but with the whole implementation, from zero to the finished blog.

Soňa SmrekováFashion and lifestyle blogger, client2017 · translated from Slovak
Original: «Komunikácia s Danielom bola od začiatku na veľmi profesionálnej úrovni. V minulosti som používala Wix, ale vďaka Danielovi som zistila, že WordPress bol pre mňa oveľa lepším riešením. … Nielenže prišiel s dizajnom, ale aj s celkovou implementáciou od 0 po finálny blog.»

Owing to his good performance and commitment he was promoted to Team Leader IT on 1 February 2023. He repeatedly had good ideas, was open to innovation and applied his knowledge creatively in realising them. He was recognised and highly valued by superiors, colleagues and clients. He leaves at his own request. We regret his decision.

CEO of my previous employerSwiss medical publisher and agency, employment reference dated 31 December 2023translated from German · full Arbeitszeugnis on request
Original: «Aufgrund seiner guten Leistungen und seines Engagements wurde er per 1. Februar 2023 zum ‹Team Leader IT› befördert. … Er hatte wiederholt gute Ideen, war für Neuerungen offen und setzte bei der Realisierung sein Wissen kreativ ein. … Er wurde daher von Vorgesetzten, Mitarbeitenden und Kunden anerkannt und sehr geschätzt. … verlässt unser Unternehmen … auf eigenen Wunsch. Wir bedauern seinen Entscheid.»
On request

References from the Swiss years

Healthcare publishing is a small, confidential world, so I do not print names here. What I can provide when you ask:

  • A reference from my current employer's leadership, after we have spoken and at the right moment in the process.
  • A reference from my previous employer, a Swiss medical publisher, where I led a team of three.
  • Contacts at the two agencies I managed as product owner in 2024 to 2026.
  • Swiss employment certificates, the Arbeitszeugnisse, for both positions.
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