Canada
Hi there!~ I'm a curious researcher passionate about using research to craft human-centered products and experiences. I have 5+ years of UX research experience across startups, non-profits, and academia with an academic background in Human Centered Design & Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions) and Psychology. Most recently, I have been establishing UX and UX research processes and leading and strategizing quantitative and qualitative studies while collaborating cross-functionally at a close-knit consultancy. Currently open to remote-first UX research opportunities in U.S./Canada. Feel free to reach out :) Email: [email protected] | Portfolio: https://amandazhu.vercel.app/
Collaborate with Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) to design and implement interactive English lessons for over 540 junior high school students. Organize and facilitate citywide English events for students, working closely with the Board of Education and other ALTs to create inclusive, student-focused language learning experiences.
Founding member | Selected engagements: 1) Lead the UX team in conducting generative and evaluative studies, including surveys and usability tests, for a public sector project Strategize and plan UX research methods while collaborating cross-functionally Studies will inform the proposal of a six-figure contract 2) For a public sector educational outreach project, conduct 250 in-person surveying with users to understand their attitudes and comprehension of regulations Triangulate qualitative and quantitative data to create main research findings and propose actionable recommendations to report to the cross-functional team
Establish UX research practices from the ground up while collaborating in a cross-functional team Plan and conduct 20+ generative and evaluative research studies to build products, address critical usability issues, and refine user experiences Present key findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership to inform product and feature directions
Planned and facilitated 20+ three-hour-long focus groups with children for partners such as Amazon and LEGO Transcribed, coded, and analyzed 300+ pages of qualitative data to inform and co-author 2 academic papers in HCI
Co-designed, analyzed, drew statistical conclusions and inferences, and reported two academic studies Co-authored and mentored an academic paper and engaged in weekly conceptual-level lab discussions