Neha Taksale
About Neha Taksale
Neha Taksale is a Senior UX Researcher at Red Ventures, with over eight years of experience in user research and strategy. She has worked with various organizations, including Brighthouse Financial and Wells Fargo, and holds a Post Graduation in Strategic Design from MIT Institute of Design.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Neha Taksale currently serves as a Senior UX Researcher at Red Ventures, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on utilizing user research to inform design decisions and enhance user experiences. Her work is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she contributes to various projects aimed at improving digital products and services.
Previous Experience in User Experience Research
Before her current position, Neha worked as a UX Researcher at Red Ventures from 2019 to 2022. She has also held roles at Brighthouse Financial as a User Experience Researcher from 2017 to 2018, and as a Freelance UX/Design Researcher and Strategist in 2017. Her experience spans multiple organizations, including Wells Fargo, where she served as a User/Customer Experience Strategy Consultant.
Educational Background
Neha Taksale studied at the MIT Institute of Design, where she completed a Post Graduation in Strategic Design for Business from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Architecture from M.M.C.A, studying from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in design and user research.
Internship Experience
Neha has gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She interned at Lokusdesign in 2010 for one month, focusing on Design Research and Strategy. Additionally, she worked as a UX Researcher intern at Elephant Strategy + Design Pvt. Ltd. in 2011 for four months, and as a Strategy and Marketing intern at DMA Yellow Works in 2010 for one month.
Expertise in User Research and Strategy
Neha possesses a strong focus on qualitative research, design research, and service design. With a total of eight years of experience in user research and strategy, she aims to provide innovative solutions that aid in decision-making for design, content, and business. Her genuine interest lies in understanding user needs, preferences, problems, and aspirations.