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Nicholas Tielen
Professional Experience
9 years
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.
Certificate, User Experience Design | Google
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University
2012 - 2017
Nice to meet you 👋🏻
Delivered
Nicholas Tielen
Professional Experience
9 years
Certificate, User Experience Design | Google
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University
2012 - 2017
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.
Nice to meet you 👋🏻
Delivered
Nicholas Tielen
Professional Experience
9 years
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.
Certificate, User Experience Design | Google
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) | Toronto Metropolitan University
2012 - 2017