Yossi Avnon
About Yossi Avnon
Yossi Avnon is a User Experience Research Lead at Expedia Group with a rich background in UX research and design, having previously worked at Amazon and Microsoft.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Yossi Avnon is currently serving as the User Experience Research Lead at Expedia Group. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he leverages his extensive background in UX research to drive strategic initiatives that enhance the overall user experience for Expedia's diverse customer base. He focuses on integrating both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the customer journey.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Expedia Group, Yossi Avnon was a Senior User Experience Researcher at Amazon from 2015 to 2020. During his tenure at Amazon, he was instrumental in leading strategic research initiatives for Amazon Fashion. His work included incorporating generative studies to address broad questions beyond a single user interface, thereby helping to shape the future direction of the platform.
Career at Microsoft Corporation
Yossi Avnon's career at Microsoft spanned multiple roles over several years. He served as a Senior Design Researcher in the Developer Division from 2012 to 2014 and as a Design Researcher from 2011 to 2012. Earlier, he worked in the Online Services Division from 2008 to 2011 and in the MSIT from 2006 to 2008. Notably, he contributed to the redesign of the Azure cloud platform during his time at Microsoft, showcasing his ability to drive impactful changes in major projects.
Educational Background
Yossi Avnon has a robust academic background. He completed his User-Centered Design Certificate Program at the University of Washington from 2007 to 2008. He also holds an MBA in Business Administration - Marketing and an MA in Psychology - Clinical from Bar-Ilan University, both achieved in 1970. His multidisciplinary education equips him with a unique perspective that blends business acumen and psychological insights in the realm of user experience.
Founding Aman UI
In the early stages of his career, Yossi Avnon founded Aman UI, a consulting firm specializing in usability. From 2000 to 2005, he managed and led the company in Israel, building it into a leading consulting group for international startups and Israel's hi-tech companies and banks. His foundational work at Aman UI laid the groundwork for his extensive career in user experience research and design.