Mick Sakkal
About Mick Sakkal
Mick Sakkal is a UX Researcher at Cleo in London, with a background in sociology and media studies.
Current Position at Cleo
Mick Sakkal is currently working as a UX Researcher at Cleo. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Mick joined the team in November 2021. In this role, Mick focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to help improve Cleo's digital offerings. The position involves conducting user research, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to enhance the user experience.
Previous Experience at Neugelb Studios GmbH
Before joining Cleo, Mick Sakkal worked as a User Experience Researcher at Neugelb Studios GmbH in Berlin, Germany. Between 2019 and 2020, Mick dedicated one year at Neugelb Studios, where the role emphasized user research methodologies to improve digital products and customer interactions. Mick's contributions included gathering user feedback, conducting usability testing, and offering recommendations for product improvements.
Earlier Career at Markenfilm Crossing
Mick Sakkal's professional journey includes a brief stint at Markenfilm Crossing, where Mick worked as an Interactive Media Designer in Hamburg, Germany, for two months in 2016. During this time, Mick was involved in designing interactive media, focusing on creating engaging digital content and experiences. The role required a blend of creativity and technical skills to produce high-quality interactive media.
Education and Qualifications
Mick Sakkal holds a Master's degree in Sociology from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which was earned from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, Mick completed an exchange semester at the University of Technology Sydney during the bachelor's degree program. Mick earned a Bachelor's degree in Media, Communication and Culture from Oxford Brookes University, studied from 2016 to 2019. These academic experiences have provided Mick with a strong foundation in research, media, and communication.
Academic Exchange at University of Technology Sydney
During the Bachelor's degree program, Mick Sakkal participated in an exchange semester at the University of Technology Sydney from 2017 to 2018. This international academic experience enriched Mick's understanding of global media, communication, and cultural practices, contributing to a well-rounded education.