Altay Sendil
About Altay Sendil
Altay Sendil is a UX Researcher with extensive experience in user experience research and design. He has worked at notable companies such as Pinterest and IDEO, and currently serves at Cambly Inc.
Current Role at Cambly
Altay Sendil serves as a UX Researcher at Cambly Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding user needs and enhancing the overall user experience of Cambly's products. His work involves conducting research, analyzing user feedback, and collaborating with design and product teams to improve usability and functionality.
Previous Experience at Pinterest
Altay Sendil has extensive experience at Pinterest, where he held multiple roles from 2013 to 2021. He started as a Qualitative User Experience Researcher and progressed to Manager for Core Product UX Research, Senior Staff Researcher, and Head of Research & Product Writing. His tenure at Pinterest spanned eight years, during which he contributed to various aspects of user experience research and product development.
Educational Background
Altay Sendil obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He later pursued a Master of Science in Design at Arizona State University, focusing on Qualitative Human Factors Research in Design, Cultural Studies, and Identity Development, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004.
Experience at IDEO
Altay Sendil worked at IDEO from 2004 to 2013, where he held several positions, including Lead Human Centered Design Researcher and Design Research Community Lead. His work involved leading design research initiatives and fostering community engagement in design practices, contributing to IDEO's reputation for innovative design solutions.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his roles at Pinterest and IDEO, Altay Sendil worked at Arizona State University as a Health Promotions Graphic Designer for one year. He also gained experience as a Design-Build Mechanical Engineering Co-op at McKenney's from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he worked at Georgia Institute of Technology in the Mechanical Engineering Fabrication Shop for seven months in 2000.