John D.
About John D.
John D. is a Senior UX Researcher at Flexport in the San Francisco Bay Area and a UX Research Mentor at Ideate Labs LLC.
Title and Current Positions
John D. currently holds the position of Senior UX Researcher at Flexport, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his role at Flexport, he also works as a UX Research Mentor at Ideate Labs LLC, providing guidance and mentoring to aspiring UX researchers.
Previous Work Experience
John D. has accumulated a diverse range of experience in user research across several prominent companies. He worked at Google as a User Experience Researcher from 2021 to 2022 in Sunnyvale, California. Prior to that, he was a User Researcher at Tyson Foods from 2019 to 2021. John was also a Design Researcher at IBM for an 8-month period in 2018-2019 in San Jose, California. Earlier in his career, he served as a Human Experience Researcher at Kohler Co. for three months in 2018, and as a Braven Fellow Researcher in 2017 for four months.
Education and Academic Background
John D. holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, where he also completed a minor in Human Systems Integration. He attended the university from 2014 to 2018. Before his higher education, John completed his high school education at Piedmont Hills High School, earning his diploma in 2014.
Involvement in Community Initiatives
John D. is actively involved in community initiatives, advocating for mental health and against injustices. He frequently offers mentoring services to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in UX research, underscoring his commitment to community engagement and professional development.
Professional Interests and Approach
John D. has a strong interest in the arts and human-technology interactions. His investigative approach involves frequently asking 'why' to delve deeper into research questions and using 'and' to build on ideas. This reflective and iterative method aids him in uncovering deeper insights within the field of UX research.