Siobhan Stevenson
About Siobhan Stevenson
Siobhan Stevenson is a UX Designer currently employed at KX in London, England, where she has worked since 2022. She previously held roles as a Senior Software Engineer and Senior kdb+ Developer at FD Technologies and KX, respectively, and has a background in Information Technology and Spanish from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Current Role at KX
Siobhan Stevenson has been employed as a UX Designer at KX since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through design principles and methodologies. Based in London, England, she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving the usability and functionality of KX's products.
Previous Experience at FD Technologies
Prior to her current position, Siobhan Stevenson worked at FD Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2022. During her seven-year tenure, she was responsible for restructuring software architecture and optimizing functions in kdb+. Her work included developing software for two FX-based financial analytics applications while contracted to a Tier-1 Investment bank.
Educational Background
Siobhan Stevenson studied at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she earned a BA in International, focusing on Information Technology and Spanish from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in the ERASMUS Programme at Universidad de León, where she furthered her studies in Spanish and Information Technology from 2013 to 2014.
Teaching Experience
Before her career in technology, Siobhan Stevenson worked as an English Language Teacher at Idiomas León in Galway, Ireland, from 2013 to 2014. This role involved teaching English to non-native speakers, enhancing her communication skills and cultural understanding.
Data Analytics Expertise
In her current and previous roles, Siobhan Stevenson has worked with large volumes of real-time and historical data to create efficient analytics. Her experience in both UX design and software engineering allows her to bridge the gap between technical functionality and user experience.