From research maps to AI tools and independent products, I design the interaction and build the software behind it, from first prototype to production.
Jessie Gonzalez
Interaction Design Engineer with 17+ years in software. Currently working as a Senior Research Software Engineer at the Netherlands eScience Center. Master's in Computer Science and Technology, specializing in Artificial Intelligence.
Based in Amsterdam, working globally across research, culture, and product development.
See selected work →About CTW Studio
CTW Studio is my independent commercial practice and legal vehicle. I bring in trusted designers, engineers, researchers, and domain specialists only when work needs them.
I make complex technology tangible through interaction, then engineer it for production.
Collaborations
I work with research teams, cultural organizations, and knowledge-intensive product teams when technology is complex but experience cannot be.
Start a collaboration →Frame user needs, system behavior, and technical constraints through collaborative workshops and working prototypes.
I design how people understand, direct, inspect, and correct models and agents, with clear boundaries and ways to recover when something goes wrong.
Turn complex datasets and workflows into clear, explorable tools for specialists, decision-makers, and public audiences.
I build accessible, maintainable applications and integrations, with testing, documentation, and a practical handoff for long-term ownership.
My process
I align people, decisions, workflows, and constraints before choosing technology. A shared frame gives every design and engineering decision a purpose.
Working prototypes turn models, data, and interactions into something teams can test, discuss, and improve early.
I integrate interfaces, models, data, and infrastructure into accessible, maintainable software with visible progress throughout.
Documentation, open standards, testing, and knowledge transfer give your team confidence to operate and extend what I build.
Selected applications
Products conceived, designed, and engineered from first interaction to production.
What collaborators say
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“Jessie has really been instrumental and decisive in getting our dashboard off the ground. Right from the start, he grasped the overarching concept and got straight down to business.”
“The research tool Collens has proven to be a significant contribution to our research field. We are thoroughly impressed with Jessie's work and work ethic.”
“This is what we want as the eScience Center. Work that can have large and long-lasting impact, beyond the project and beyond the discipline.”
“His leadership, initiative, and technical excellence make him a valuable asset to any team he joins.”
“This is chef's kiss.”
Selected partners
Netherlands eScience Center · KNAW · KNMI · University of Virginia · Maastricht University · Smithsonian Institution
Contact
I’m interested in discussing research questions, practical challenges, and developments in technology. Feel free to get in touch.
