UX/EX Researcher
Resume
May 2021 - Present
User Experience Researcher (Macadamian Tecnologies)
Held a unique role as a UX Researcher were I worked on client facing projects, but also in a close collaboration with HR, on multiple internal facing initiatives
I’ve participated in multiple healthcare projects and led several myself. Responsibilities included:
Deciding on the right research approach for a given project
Recruiting creatively and inclusively (General users, Individual with chronic conditions, healthcare professionals)
Conducted mixed-methods research including stakeholder interviews, discovery / working sessions, user interviews, surveys, focus groups and usability testing
Synthesizing the data from the multiple approaches in insights reports and outlining research - informed recommendations
Disseminating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
January 2021 - April 2021
Research Assistant (Algonquin College)
Conducted SME and user interviews as well as focus groups
Translated research findings into current state Journey maps, personas, storyboards, and reports.
Created future state journey map to illustrate the ideal user journey, once pain points have been addressed
Recruited and managed participants for research activities using social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin) and community groups. There were challenges when recruiting out-of-status construction workers (IRCC project) due to their legal status in Canada, and building connections with community groups was crucial for the research's success.
Won First Place in the Algonquin Re/Action Showcase with the project Engaging Elementary Schools Students with Wheelchair Basketball.
September 2020 - April 2021
UX Research and Design Student (Algonquin College)
Conducted SME and user interviews and focus groups
Translated research findings into Journey maps, personas, storyboards, and reports.
Created journey maps of current processes and future state to help improve the application processes and artifacts.
Recruited and managed participants for research activities
Won First Place in the Algonquin Re/Action Showcase with the project Engaging Elementary Schools Students with Wheelchair Basketball.
February 2015 - May 2019
Researcher and Lecturer (Unifavip Wyden - Brazil)
Prepared and delivered lectures, workshops and seminars about Cleaner Production, Environmental impact assessment, Recovery of degraded areas, and others.
Collaborated with other lectures to share teaching methods.
Conducted research on solid waste, environmental perception, and remote sensing as project coordinator and advisor.
Provided support to students’ research
Skills
Mixed-methods research approaches (qualitative,quantitative, and literature reviews)
Disseminating results to technical and non-technical audiences
Working closely with interdisciplinary teams throughout the product journey
Developing effective research tools, such as interview guides and survey questions
Designing social and technological solutions
Mentoring and training
Tools
Miro
Dovetail
Notion
Asana
Google Suite
Office Suite
Adobe XD
ArcGis and SWAT
Education
Graduate Certificate, Interdisciplinary studies in Human-Centred Design, Algonquin College, Canada, 2020 – 2021.
Graduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs, Algonquin College, Canada, 2019 – 2020.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Development, UFPE University and Texas A&M University, Brazil and USA, 2015-2018
Bachelor of Engineering, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, UFRPE University, Brazil, 2008 - 2012