Steve Musembi, Use Experience (UX)Researcher

Steve Musembi

Use Experience (UX)Researcher

Freelancer

Location
Kenya - Nairobi
Education
High school or equivalent, Diploma, Computer Electronics Engineering
Experience
4 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 4 Months

Use Experience (UX)Researcher at Freelancer
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • My current job since June 2022

Unlocking User Insights: Employed UX methods such as user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to uncover user needs and preferences.

Influencing Product Success: By collaborating with
stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle at previous clients, I ensured user research informed design decisions that enhanced user experience and product success.

Streamlining Research Processes: Implemented streamlined research processes by leveraging data analytics tools and user feedback mechanisms, leading to more efficient and effective research outcomes.

Identifying User Preferences: Conducted in-depth analysis of user behaviour and preferences through quantitative and qualitative research methods, providing valuable insights for product development strategies.

User Experience Researcher at TIKO (Formerly Triggerise)
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • December 2021 to June 2022

Boosting User Satisfaction: Conducted comprehensive research using both quantitative and qualitative methods, leading to implemented improvements that resulted in increased user satisfaction.

Thriving Under Pressure: Managed multiple user research projects in a fast-paced tech environment, leveraging the ability to handle high workloads and tight deadlines.

Refining User Experiences: Led user testing initiatives to gather iterative feedback and insights, driving continuous improvement of product features and ensuring a user-centric experience.

Applying Behavioural Science for Engagement: Applied principles of behavioural science to user studies, resulting in increased engagement for digital products like the TIKO app, showcasing expertise in driving user engagement.

Integrating User Insights: Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate behavioural insights into the UX process, influencing a more user-centric approach to product development.

User Experience Researcher at CarePay International
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • January 2020 to December 2021

Leading User-Centricity: Demonstrated ownership of UX research throughout the product life cycle, actively integrating user needs from ideation to validation.

Utilising Figma for Collaborative Design: Leveraged design tools like Figma for collaborative design and research, facilitating seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Tailoring Research for Impact: Conducted tailored research across diverse platforms, ensuring studies were customised to specific user profiles and preferences, ultimately leading to improved user satisfaction.

Scaling UX Research: Played a key role in scaling UX research strategies to support global expansion.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Established and maintained KPIs for tracking UX success, contributing valuable data-driven insights to inform product development decisions.

Launching Successful Pilots: Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to launch successful product pilots in new markets.


Ensured Data Security: Collaboratively developed a data management protocol, ensuring the security and confidentiality of user information.

Education

High school or equivalent, Diploma, Computer Electronics Engineering
  • at Graffins College
  • December 2006

Specialties & Skills

Storytelling
Design Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Cross group Collaboration
User Experience
Prototyping and Wireframing (Figma)
Technical Acumen
User Research (Surveys, Usability Testing , Data Analysis)
Cross- Cultural Collaboration
Hybrid Work Model
Team Player and Stakeholder Management
Agile Development
Design Thinking
Data Analysis and Insights
Communication and Storytelling
Net promoter Score and Value Chain Analysis

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Interaction Design Foundation
  • Member
  • January 2020

Training and Certifications

Applied Behavioral Science & Behavioral Economics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022
User Experience Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022
Service Design (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022
Storytelling (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022