About

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Hi, my name is Sami!

I’m a Washington native who is passionate about UX Research, K-12 STEM outreach, and making the world a better place by listening to the needs of those around me. I’ve been actively involved in the University of Washington and Seattle K-12 community for several years as an undergraduate student, graduate student, and now alumni.

In addition to completing my bachelor and masters of science degrees in Human Centered Design, I’ve spent the last 5 years expanding my UX Research skill set across a variety of product spaces, including Microsoft, Facebook/Oculus, Alaska Airlines, Fluke, and Nordstrom.

When I’m not working, you can find me baking cookies for friends, doodling in Procreate, practicing calligraphy, paddle boarding on the lake, or building up my town in Animal Crossing.

I am always eager to learn from and connect with new people! If you’re interested in working together, feel free to send me an email at samiwest.ux@gmail.com


Education:

  • Masters of Science, Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington (2017-2019)

  • Bachelors of Science, Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington (2012-2016) 

Contact information:

leadership:

  • HCDE K-12 Outreach Coordinator | 2018 - 2019

  • HCDE Graduate Student Ambassador | 2018 - 2019

  • President: HCDE Student Association | 2015 - 2016

  • HCDE Award of Excellence: Leadership | 2016

Work experience:

Microsoft

Design Researcher (Contract) | 2019 - Present

Facebook (Formerly Oculus)

Tools:

  • UserTesting.com

  • Qualtrics

  • Respondent.io

  • Atlas.ti

  • Figma

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Teams

  • Zoom

VR User Research Assistant (Contract) | 2018-2019

Alaska Airlines

Student UX Researcher | Academic Year 2018-2019

Fluke

Usability Intern | Summer/Fall 2016

Nordstrom

User Experience Intern | Summer 2015