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Nicholas Tielen

Toronto, ON

Professional Experience

9 years

How I got here

After eight years as a Structural Engineer at AECOM and Jacobs, designing and evaluating transportation infrastructure, I realized that while the work was technically challenging, it felt more like a means to an end than a reflection of who I am. I wanted a career that felt more aligned with myself. One that allowed me to create, explore ideas, and work closer to the intersection of technology and human experience.

 

That desire led me to pivot into tech. I spent a year at Cohere working on data quality and LLM annotation, which deepened my interest in how people interact with complex systems at scale.

 

I am now pursuing UX design, bringing engineering rigour, systems thinking, and empathy into my practice. I am currently seeking an entry-level or junior UX role where I can grow, learn, and ship thoughtful digital experiences.

 

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me outdoors, eating too much food, caring for my two cats, and making content on the internet.

Education

Certificate, User Experience Design | Google

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University

2012 - 2017

Skills
  • Figma
  • Design Thinking
  • User Research
  • Project Management
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Accessibility
  • User Flows
  • UX Strategy
  • Responsive Design
  • Content Design
Software Proficiency
  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe XD
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook , Powerpoint, Excel, Teams)
  • Slack
  • InDesign
Interests
  • Film & Photography
  • DIY Enthusiast
  • Video Games
  • YouTube
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Learning & skill-building

Nice to meet you 👋🏻

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Nicholas Tielen

Toronto, ON

Professional Experience

9 years

Education

Certificate, User Experience Design | Google

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University

2012 - 2017

How I got here

After eight years as a Structural Engineer at AECOM and Jacobs, designing and evaluating transportation infrastructure, I realized that while the work was technically challenging, it felt more like a means to an end than a reflection of who I am. I wanted a career that felt more aligned with myself. One that allowed me to create, explore ideas, and work closer to the intersection of technology and human experience.

 

That desire led me to pivot into tech. I spent a year at Cohere working on data quality and LLM annotation, which deepened my interest in how people interact with complex systems at scale.

 

I am now pursuing UX design, bringing engineering rigour, systems thinking, and empathy into my practice. I am currently seeking an entry-level or junior UX role where I can grow, learn, and ship thoughtful digital experiences.

 

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me outdoors, eating too much food, caring for my two cats, and making content on the internet.

Software Proficiency
  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook , Powerpoint, Excel, Teams)
  • Slack
Skills
  • Figma
  • Design Thinking
  • User Research
  • Project Management
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Accessibility
  • User Flows
  • UX Strategy
  • Responsive Design
  • Content Design
Interests
  • Film & Photography
  • DIY Enthusiast
  • Gaming
  • YouTube
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Learning & skill-building

Nice to meet you 👋🏻

Delivered

Nicholas Tielen

Toronto, ON

Professional Experience

9 years

How I got here

After eight years as a Structural Engineer at AECOM and Jacobs, designing and evaluating transportation infrastructure, I realized that while the work was technically challenging, it felt more like a means to an end than a reflection of who I am. I wanted a career that felt more aligned with myself. One that allowed me to create, explore ideas, and work closer to the intersection of technology and human experience.

 

That desire led me to pivot into tech. I spent a year at Cohere working on data quality and LLM annotation, which deepened my interest in how people interact with complex systems at scale.

 

I am now pursuing UX design, bringing engineering rigour, systems thinking, and empathy into my practice. I am currently seeking an entry-level or junior UX role where I can grow, learn, and ship thoughtful digital experiences.

 

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me outdoors, eating too much food, caring for my two cats, and making content on the internet.

Education

Certificate, User Experience Design | Google

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University

2012 - 2017

Skills
  • Figma
  • Design Thinking
  • User Research
  • Project Management
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Accessibility
  • User Flows
  • UX Strategy
  • Responsive Design
  • Content Design
Interests
  • Film & Photography
  • DIY Enthusiast
  • Video Games
  • YouTube
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Learning & skill-building