Hi, I’m Astrid
I design products and services for complex human systems. Combining psychology, product management and systems thinking to improve how people access care, support and essential services.
About
I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where I studied Psychology and learned to look beyond symptoms to understand behavior through patterns, context, and relationships. In my final year at university, I worked in innovation while, at the same time, supporting people through psychotherapy and psychoeducation, two very different spaces that shaped how I think.
That way of thinking gradually led me into product, research, and systems design. I work at the intersection of human insight, technology, and digital products focusing on decisions that are sustainable over time rather than quick fixes.
In 2023, I moved to Berlin while working remotely as a Product Manager. In 2025, after an internship in UX Research at Doctolib, I began a Master degree in System Design, where I have been refining my understanding of products as interconnected systems rather than a set of isolated features. In my free time, I take photos, travel, and sometimes paint. It is a simple way for me to slow down and pay attention.
I am currently finishing my Master Thesis on mental health access for refugees in Germany and actively looking for Product Manager roles where technology serves people who need it most.
I became interested in how technology, organizations, and human needs interact and how product decisions can create meaningful change for vulnerable communities
How I approachproduct
I approach Product by looking at the whole picture. Connecting people, technology, and organizations to support thoughtful, sustainable decisions.
“A good product starts with the system”
- Human-centered — built around real needs
- Focused in the root causes, not surface symptoms
- Design for long term clarity not quick wins
“A good product is adaptive”
- Evolves with users and organizations
- Built thought collaboration, not silos
- Sustainable for users and teams
“A good design is data informed”
- Uses data to understand patterns and behavior
- Combines metrics with user insight and context
- Supports better decisions, not just validation
My Journey
Psychology
2015 – 2020
Bachelor in Psychology
2020 – 2021
Teacher at Prendea Psychoeducation
Schema Therapy Formation
2021 – 2022
Coordination of the psychological first aid area – GNO Peru
2022
Teacher at Nunchi Psychoeducation
2022 – 2023
Freelance Psychotherapist
Couples and Family Therapy Formation
Tech
2020
Innovation Development Intern – Inlearning Institutos
2021 – 2022
Innovation Development – Inlearning Institutos
2022 – 2024
Product & Project Manager – BW2
Move to Berlin, DE
2024 – 2025
Research Internship – Doctolib
2025 – 2026
Product Management Student – Caronsale
M.A System Design – HTW Berlin
Master's Thesis: Mental Health Access for Refugees