Jamie Sands PhD
About Jamie Sands PhD
Jamie Sands, PhD, is a Senior Manager of User Experience at N-able in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over 14 years of experience in usability and a strong focus on accessibility. Previously, Sands held positions at Standard Life and User Vision, specializing in eye tracking and Imotions technology.
Current Role at N-able
Jamie Sands serves as the Senior Manager of User Experience at N-able, a position held since 2021. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Jamie has contributed to enhancing user experience strategies within the organization. This role involves overseeing user experience initiatives and ensuring that products meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Standard Life
Prior to joining N-able, Jamie worked at Standard Life for a total of eight years, holding two key positions. From 2019 to 2021, Jamie was the Senior Global User Experience & Design Manager, where responsibilities included leading design teams and implementing user experience strategies. Earlier, from 2013 to 2019, Jamie served as the User Experience Manager, focusing on usability improvements and team management.
Expertise in Usability and Eye Tracking
Jamie Sands possesses over 14 years of experience in usability, specializing in eye tracking and Imotions technology. This expertise is complemented by a strong focus on accessibility in user experience design, ensuring that products are usable for a diverse range of users. Jamie's background includes managing teams and planning usability studies.
Educational Background
Jamie completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science at Edinburgh Napier University from 2000 to 2006. Prior to this, Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology with Honours from The University of Edinburgh, studying from 1995 to 1999. This educational foundation supports Jamie's expertise in user experience and usability.
Early Career at User Vision and NCR
Jamie began the professional career as a Researcher at NCR from 2005 to 2007. Following this role, Jamie worked as a Usability Consultant at User Vision from 2007 to 2013. These positions provided foundational experience in usability and user research, contributing to the development of skills that would be applied in subsequent roles.