Noel Gonzalez
About Noel Gonzalez
Noel Gonzalez is the Lead User Experience Researcher at Nikola Motor Company, with a background in service design, project management, and a focus on reducing diesel dependency in logistics systems.
Company
Noel Gonzalez is currently employed at Nikola Motor Company, a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company is known for its innovative approach to zero-emission vehicles. Noel has been contributing his expertise as a Lead User Experience Researcher since 2021.
Title
Noel Gonzalez holds the position of Lead User Experience Researcher at Nikola Motor Company. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing user experiences by utilizing comprehensive research methodologies to develop user-friendly solutions. His work involves aligning user interactions with the company’s vision of sustainable and efficient transportation.
Education and Expertise
Noel Gonzalez has a robust educational background, having earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Service Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial and Product Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts (AA) in Architecture from Miami Dade College. His expertise spans comprehensive document development for decision makers, mixed-method research approaches, and strategic understanding of adaptive systems.
Background
Noel Gonzalez has an extensive professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Before his current role at Nikola Motor Company, he served as a Service Designer at Steampunk, Inc., a Service Design Director and Service Design Researcher & Strategist at Candor USA, a Project Manager & Design Strategy Lead at Volvo Technology, and an Asset Manager and Director Of Services at Parker's. His career began as a Damage Controlman in the US Navy.