Léanne Waterton
About Léanne Waterton
Léanne Waterton is a Senior User Experience Researcher based in Copenhagen, specializing in understanding user motivations to improve product experiences. She has a diverse background in research roles across various organizations, including Milestone Systems, Edmonton Public Library, and CREY Games.
Current Role at Milestone Systems
Léanne Waterton serves as a Senior User Experience Researcher - Products at Milestone Systems since 2022. In this role, she is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and focuses on enhancing user experiences for the company's products. Her responsibilities include conducting user research and applying insights to improve product design and functionality.
Previous Experience in User Experience Research
Prior to her current position, Léanne worked at CREY Games as a User Experience Researcher from 2019 to 2021 in Copenhagen. She also held the role of User Research Analyst at Edmonton Public Library from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a UX Researcher at UserTribe for seven months in 2019, further solidifying her expertise in user experience research.
Educational Background
Léanne Waterton earned a Master's of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Alberta, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from the same institution, completed from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained an Emergency Management Certificate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia in 2014.
Research and Analytical Roles
Léanne has held various research and analytical roles throughout her career. She worked as a Research Analyst at Strathcona County from 2015 to 2017 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2011 to 2014. She also served as a Municipal Intern at the Town of Beaumont from 2014 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in research methodologies and data analysis.
Passion for User Experience Research
Léanne Waterton has a strong passion for understanding the motivations behind people's thoughts and actions, which informs her approach to user experience research. She utilizes a diverse set of tools in her UX toolset to enhance user experiences, focusing on delivering optimal outcomes for customers and users.