Farah Alsudani, M.Sc.
About Farah Alsudani, M.Sc.
Farah Alsudani, M.Sc., is a Senior User Experience Designer at Expedia Group with extensive experience in UX design and consulting across various industries and regions.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Farah Alsudani is currently serving as a Senior User Experience Designer at Expedia Group. She has been part of the company since 2019 and is based in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, she focuses on designing user-friendly and efficient user experiences for the travel platform. Her contributions aim to enhance the usability and functionality of Expedia's digital products.
Experience at Providence St. Joseph Health
Before joining Expedia Group, Farah worked as a Senior User Experience Designer at Providence St. Joseph Health from 2017 to 2019. During these two years, she contributed to the development of patient-centered digital solutions by leveraging user research and design principles. Her efforts were directed toward improving healthcare services through better user interaction.
Freelance and Consulting Experience
Farah has extensive freelance and consulting experience. She worked on various short-term projects, including roles at T-Mobile and AT&T as a User Experience Designer - Consultant in 2015-2016 and 2014, respectively. She also contributed to the Seattle Times and University of Surrey, demonstrating versatility in handling diverse UX challenges across industries. Additionally, from 2012 to 2013, she freelanced in WA, USA, enhancing her adaptability and skills in user experience design.
Education and Academic Background
Farah Alsudani holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Surrey, which she completed in 2009 after two years of study. Her undergraduate education was at Jami'at Baghdad, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 1997 to 2001. She also briefly studied Architectural Engineering at Jami'at Baghdad, from 1996 to 1997.
Early Career and Roles in Iraq
Farah began her career in Baghdad, Iraq, where she worked at the Iraqi Commission for Computers & Informatics (ICCI). She served in various roles, including as a Web Designer & Developer, Database Analyst & Developer, and User Experience Consultant from 2004 to 2007. These roles allowed her to develop a solid foundation in both technical and design aspects of user experience.