Christopher W.
About Christopher W.
Christopher W. is a Senior Staff Product Researcher at Apollo.io, leveraging his clinical psychology background to enhance user experience in technology. He has held various research roles across notable companies, including Facebook and Robinhood, and has a strong academic foundation with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University.
Work at Apollo.io
Christopher W. currently serves as a Senior Staff Product Researcher at Apollo.io, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he applies his extensive background in psychology to enhance product experiences, focusing on user experience research. Prior to this role, he worked at Apollo.io as a Staff User Experience Researcher from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to various projects aimed at improving the usability and functionality of the company's products.
Education and Expertise
Christopher W. holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington and a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product research, allowing him to integrate psychological principles into technology design. This combination of academic knowledge and practical experience positions him as an expert in enhancing user experiences in tech.
Background
Christopher W. has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both clinical psychology and user experience research. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Fred Hutch, where he worked from 2009 to 2012. He then transitioned to clinical psychology, completing a doctoral internship at Providence Saint John's Health Center from 2017 to 2018. His shift to the tech sector began with a position at Facebook as a User Experience Researcher from 2020 to 2021, followed by a role at Robinhood as a Senior User Experience Researcher in 2021.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Christopher W. has successfully transitioned from clinical psychology to product research in the tech industry. His ability to combine psychological insights with user experience research has contributed to the development of technology products that better meet user needs. His work across various organizations, including Facebook, Robinhood, and Apollo.io, demonstrates his commitment to improving user experiences through research.