Aaraam "Aj" Granera
About Aaraam "Aj" Granera
Aaraam 'Aj' Granera is an incoming UX Research Intern at Expedia Group and serves as the Education Director at Berkeley Innovation. He is a multidisciplinary design researcher with a background in cognitive science and data science from UC Berkeley.
Current Roles
Aaraam 'Aj' Granera currently holds several positions that showcase a wide range of expertise in UX research, diversity, and education. Granera is an Incoming UX Research Intern at Expedia Group located in Seattle, Washington, United States. They also serve as the Education Director at Berkeley Innovation since 2022, and are involved as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellow at Bowles Hall Association in Berkeley, California.
Past Experience
Aj Granera has accumulated diverse experience in UX research and educational roles. In 2022, Granera worked as a UX Researcher on a contract basis for Netflix and GoodNotes. They also served as a Social Origins Lab Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, and were a Consumer Experience Researcher at Black Sheep Foods in San Francisco. Additionally, Granera functioned as a UX Research Consultant for Berkeley Innovation and was a Human-Centered Design Course Instructor for the DeCal Program in Berkeley, California.
Academic Background
Aj Granera is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Cognitive Science and Data Science, from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this, Granera attended Clovis West High School, completing their studies there from 2016 to 2020. Their academic undertakings emphasize a consistent focus on integrating human-centered thinking into research, design, and innovation.
Specialized Skills and Interests
Granera is passionate about integrating human-centered thinking into research, design, and innovation. Their multidisciplinary background in design research is rooted in their roles at UC Berkeley and other organizations. This passion is evident in their involvement in various roles focused on user experience (UX) and consumer research, reflecting a commitment to advancing human-centered design principles.
Professional Website
Aj Granera maintains a personal website at ajgranera.com. This platform provides insights into their professional journey, detailing their various roles, projects, and achievements in the domain of UX research and education.