Kyle Manske
About Kyle Manske
Kyle Manske is a User Experience Researcher at Expedia Group with a background in psychology and human-centered design.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Kyle Manske is currently employed as a User Experience Researcher at Expedia Group in Seattle, Washington, since 2022. His responsibilities include conducting semi-structured interview sessions with internal stakeholders to gather insights for improving developer experiences. He also designs and implements studies specifically aimed at evaluating developer experiences, playing a key role in planning and revising research methodologies to enhance the quality of these studies.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Expedia Group, Kyle Manske worked as a UX Researcher at Amazon. During his 5-month tenure from 2021 to 2022, he was responsible for conducting user experience research to improve products and interfaces used by Amazon's vast user base. This role involved extensive data collection and analysis to support the design and development teams.
Academic Background
Kyle Manske holds a Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Western Washington University, studying from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both technical and psychological aspects of user experience research.
Early Career and Internships
Kyle Manske began his career with various roles, starting as a Research Assistant at Western Washington University from 2015 to 2017. In 2016, he also worked as a Web Development Intern at Mount Baker Club for 2 months. These early roles contributed to his foundation in research and development, further enhancing his skills in user experience research.
Work Experience in the Hospitality Industry
In addition to his roles in user experience research, Kyle Manske has experience in the hospitality industry. He worked as a Bartender at Elizabeth Station in Bellingham, Washington, from 2016 to 2019, and at Fremont Brewing Company in Seattle from 2019 to 2020. His hospitality roles have provided him with valuable customer service experience.