Frédéric Mertz
About Frédéric Mertz
Frédéric Mertz is a User Experience Specialist at Valtech Canada with over 15 years of experience in user experience and project management, having worked in both France and Canada.
Current Position at Valtech Canada
Frédéric Mertz joined Valtech Canada in July 2018 and currently serves as a User Experience Designer. His role involves designing intuitive and accessible user experiences that meet client requirements and enhance user satisfaction. With his extensive background in user experience, Frédéric contributes valuable insights and innovative solutions to the team.
Previous Experience in User Experience
Before joining Valtech Canada, Frédéric Mertz accumulated significant experience in user experience design through various roles. He worked at Alter Way as a consultant in user experience and accessibility for 5 months from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a User Experience Manager at PureAgency.com from 2016 to 2018. His role at Red-on-Line included responsibilities as a Chef de Projet Web and User Experience Designer from 2015 to 2016. Frédéric's earlier experience includes positions at Netapsys and as an independent user experience designer in Paris.
Work Experience in Chemistry
Frédéric's professional journey started in the field of chemistry, where he worked as a Technicien Chimiste for Groupe Synerlab from 2004 to 2014. This decade-long role provided him with a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills. Additionally, he gained international experience through an internship at Oxford Brookes University in 2003, where he worked as a Stagiaire Technicien Biochimiste.
Education Background
Frédéric Mertz pursued continuous education in web project management, conception, and implementation at IESA Multimédia in 2014. He also studied at Lycée Jean Rostand from 2002 to 2004. His academic background laid the groundwork for his transition from chemistry to user experience design.
International Experience in User Experience Design
Throughout his career, Frédéric Mertz has gained valuable international experience by working in both France and Canada. His exposure to different markets and user behaviors has enriched his understanding of user experience design. This diverse background enables him to create user-friendly designs that cater to a global audience.