Danilo Parise🇬🇧

About Danilo Parise

Product Leadership | Design Director | AI/XR Expert at Ex Microsoft, Htc Vive, Vodafone, Sky, Founder

With over 20 years of experience in the design and creative industries, I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams and projects at some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Microsoft, Vodafone, Sky and HTC Vive. My expertise spans a wide range of platforms, from VR/AR and UX/UI to mobile and AI agents. Having navigated complex challenges and pivotal moments throughout my career, I now focus on mentoring individuals who are seeking support in their professional journeys.

Whether you’re facing career development hurdles, considering a career change, dealing with burnout, or navigating toxic environments, I offer guidance grounded in real-world experience. I work closely with individuals struggling with imposter syndrome or looking to build stronger self-awareness and leadership skills. I’ve been through these challenges myself and understand the impact they can have on your personal and professional life.

I provide a safe, confidential space for conversations about anything you’re facing, acting as a sounding board for whatever’s on your mind. My goal is to help you gain clarity, resilience, and renewed purpose in your career. Together, we can explore new paths and ensure you’re equipped to move forward with confidence, no matter where you are in your journey.

Expertise

Sessions with Danilo Parise

• Portfolio Review (60 min): Part 1: Introduction & Career Goals (30 min) Career Overview (10 min): - Briefly discuss your career background and objectives, focusing on what roles you're targeting. - Portfolio & Resume Goals (20 min): Identify what you want your portfolio and resume to communicate, including key skills, experiences, and achievements. Part 2: Portfolio Review (30 min): - Visual & Content Feedback (15 min): Review the design, layout, and structure of your portfolio. Provide feedback on how effectively it showcases your work, storytelling, and impact. - Project Selection (15 min): Discuss the relevance and quality of selected projects. Offer suggestions for including or refining work that aligns with your career goals. Part 3: Resume Review & Next Steps (30 min) - Resume Feedback (20 minutes): Provide feedback on structure, clarity, and keywords. - Focus on aligning it with your targeted roles. - Action Plan (10 min): Outline next steps for updating your resume and portfolio based on feedback.
• General Mentorship (60 min): Part 1: Introduction & Goal Setting (20 minutes) Current Situation (10 min): Begin with an overview of your current role, career stage, and any immediate challenges. Setting Goals Session (10 min): Define your the goal for the session highlighting short- and long-term goals. Part 2: Exploration & Strategy (20 min) - Strengths & Growth Areas (10 min): Discuss your strengths and areas where you want to improve. - Strategizing Next Steps (10 min): Develop strategies to achieve your goals. Part 3: Action Plan & Confidence (10 min) - Action Steps (20 min): Create a set of achievable, actionable steps to guide your progress over the next few months. - Building Confidence (10 min): Address challenges and build strategies to maintain confidence as you move forward.
• XR\AI ask me anything (30 min): Session 1: Breaking into XR/AI Intro (5 min): My background in XR (VR/AR), key projects, and areas of expertise. Participant Intros (5 min): Quick intros – new to XR, career transitions, or just exploring. Career Pathways (20 min): How to enter or pivot into XR/AI roles, industry roles, and strategies. Skills & Tools (20 min): Essential XR/AI design & dev skills, key software, and best practices. Q&A (10 min): Open questions and closing thoughts. Session 2: Designing for XR/AI Recap & Warm-up (5 min) Project Advice (20 min): Building XR/AI experiences – UX, interaction, prototyping tips. Portfolio Tips (15 min): How to present XR/AI projects effectively. AMA (15 min): Ask me anything – design, dev, strategy. Next Steps (5 min): Resources, tools, and networking tips to grow in XR/AI.

What mentees say

“Danilo is an amazing mentor and outstanding conversation partner. Whether I needed experienced advice and guidance or simply to discuss an interesting topic in XR Danilo kept showing up with great presence and insights. Truly recommended to get in touch!”

“During my session with Danilo, he shared his career journey, which was truly inspiring for someone new to the industry. As I transition from another field, his story gave me the confidence to follow my own path, making the process feel much less daunting. He offered invaluable advice on how to connect with the community and gain exposure by taking gradual steps.”

“Danilo provided insightful answers, going beyond my questions to address broader perspectives. This helped me gain a clear understanding of the tasks across different design positions. His thoughtful guidance made the session highly valuable—thank you!”