UX Design

I have taken courses in user interfaces, human-centered design, and cognitive psychology, and I am currently diving into more research regarding UX design.

As an aspiring UX designer, I find it particularly important and rewarding to:

  • Design with human behaviour and limitations in mind
  • Foster feelings of empowerment and self-control
  • Make complex systems understandable and transparent for end users

Human-Centered AI Systems

I will soon be taking courses in machine learning and ethics with the goal of being able to understand both the implementation and implications of modern AI technologies.

I am particularly interested in the design of responsible AI systems that:

  • Augment human abilities rather than displace them
  • Promote collaboration, self-improvement, and trust with the humans that use it
  • Avoid harmful biases and addresses privacy concerns

Data and Networks

  • I am currently taking courses in Cryptography and Network Security, and in the future, I will also be taking courses in databases and data intensive distributed computing.
  • I have previously worked as a data scientist where I was responsible for developing an improved BI reporting architecture that eventually enabled the efficient development of automatically refreshed, intuitive dashboards
  • I am interested in learning how we can effectively work with user data to reveal insights and develop powerful applications while ensuring privacy

Project Management

  • While I previously worked as a data scientist, I also took on project management responsibilities, effectively coordinating communication between stakeholders and ensuring the timely completion of the high quality dashboards my team was responsible for
  • I realized the importance of clear communication and documentation, and developed an understanding of how stakeholders in different teams interact with each other
  • I wish to be in a role where I am able to make an impact on my team and nurture a collaborative, inclusive environment

Web Development

  • I am also a self-taught web developer working through the Odin Project curriculum, and I am currently doing the section on React
  • You can see some of my small projects here, if you are interested - maybe I will work on more complex, useful web apps in the future
  • I think that being able to develop websites and web apps is a good skill to have even as somebody more focused on UX design