Nishchala Singhal
About Nishchala Singhal
Nishchala Singhal is a Senior UX Researcher with extensive experience in user experience research across various companies, including Hinge Health and Lyft. She specializes in mixed-methods research to inform product design and strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences.
Work at Hinge Health
Nishchala Singhal currently holds the position of Senior UX Researcher at Hinge Health, a role she has been in since 2024. In this capacity, she focuses on conducting user research to inform product design and strategy. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure that user feedback is effectively integrated into the development process, ultimately aiming to enhance user experience and meet business goals.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Before joining Hinge Health, Nishchala Singhal accumulated extensive experience in UX research across several organizations. She worked as a Senior UX Researcher at Cisco Meraki for four months in 2023. Prior to that, she served as a UX Researcher at Lyft from 2021 to 2023. Her experience also includes roles at Webex, Google, and TeleTracking, where she contributed to various projects focused on user experience and product design.
Education and Expertise
Nishchala Singhal earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education at Carnegie Mellon University, obtaining a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from 2017 to 2018. Her academic background supports her specialization in mixed-methods research, enabling her to effectively integrate user feedback into product development.
Background in Research and Internships
Nishchala Singhal began her career with internships that laid the foundation for her expertise in UX research. She worked as a Research Intern at Catalyst Health 2.0 in 2014 and served as an Academic Intern for CS 10 at the University of California, Berkeley. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of user-centered design and research methodologies.
Collaborative Approach in UX Research
In her roles, Nishchala Singhal has demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, data science, and marketing. She leads both comprehensive and quick studies for B2B and B2C products, focusing on creating intuitive solutions that align with business objectives while enhancing users' daily lives.