Maisha A.
About Maisha A.
Maisha A. is a UX Researcher at Castor in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Cognitive Psychology from Leiden University.
Work at Castor
Maisha A. has been employed at Castor as a UX Researcher since 2022. In this role, she focuses on user experience research, contributing to the development of user-centered design solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Junior UX Researcher at Castor from 2021 to 2022, where she gained foundational experience in the field. Additionally, she served as a Product Intern at Castor from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing her skills in product development and research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Maisha A. holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Leiden University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Cognitive Psychology from the same institution, completing her studies in 2021. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and cognitive processes, which is essential for her work in UX research.
Background
Maisha A. has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and customer service. She worked as a Summer Research Intern at ActionAid Myanmar in 2018, gaining international experience in research. Additionally, she served as a Student Assistant at Leiden University in 2021 and as a Research Assistant from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Barista at Espresso House Group in Finland from 2015 to 2016, which provided her with customer service experience.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Maisha A. has accumulated valuable experience in research and user experience. Her role as a Research Assistant at Leiden University involved supporting research projects, while her internship at ActionAid Myanmar allowed her to apply her research skills in a practical setting. These positions, combined with her work at Castor, have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of UX research and product development.