Maria Bilkova
About Maria Bilkova
Maria Bilkova is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Flo Health Inc. in Amsterdam, specializing in user experience methodologies and product development strategies.
Work at Flo Health
Maria Bilkova serves as a Senior User Experience Researcher at Flo Health Inc., a position she has held since 2022. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research methodologies. Her role involves collaborating with developers and UI/UX designers to implement interaction design for new features and improve existing ones. She employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform product development and contribute to the creation of user journeys.
Education and Expertise
Maria Bilkova holds a Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology from Saint Petersburg State University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she completed her high school education at The Classical Gymnasium of St Petersburg #610 from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background in cognitive and communication science informs her approach to user experience research.
Background
Maria Bilkova has a diverse professional background in user experience research and product management. She began her career as a Social Media Marketing Manager intern at HoiTalent in 2015. She then worked as a User Experience Researcher at VK for nine months in 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as a Product & UX Manager at JetBrains Academy from 2016 to 2021, and as a Senior Product Researcher at Practicum by Yandex from 2021 to 2022.
Research Methodologies
In her role as a Senior User Experience Researcher, Maria Bilkova employs a variety of research methodologies. She utilizes qualitative methods such as interviews and user testing, along with quantitative techniques like surveys and diary studies. This combination allows her to gather comprehensive insights that inform product development. She engages in both strategic and tactical levels of product decision-making, from ideation to launch.
Collaboration and Product Development
Maria Bilkova collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and UI/UX designers, to enhance product features. She applies data-driven insights to support the creation of product roadmaps and contributes to refining user experiences. Her work involves conducting user testing and creating user journeys, which are essential for informing product decisions and improving overall usability.