Sara Thor
About Sara Thor
Sara Thor is a Support Engineer specializing in usability, interaction design, and risk analysis, currently employed at Saab AB in Linkoping, Sweden since 2012. She holds two Master's degrees in Cognitive Science and Ergonomics from Linköping University and has experience in managing the Atlassian suite and requirements management systems.
Work at Saab
Sara Thor has been employed at Saab AB since 2012, serving as a Support Engineer in the Systems and Software Development department. Her role involves managing the support and maintenance of the Atlassian suite, which includes tools such as Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket. Additionally, she oversees the requirements management system known as DOORS. Thor's work at Saab emphasizes her expertise in usability and interaction design, contributing to the development and support of systems that align with user needs.
Education and Expertise
Sara Thor holds two Master's degrees from Linköping University. She studied Cognitive Science from 1997 to 2001, followed by a Master's degree in Ergonomics from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in human-centered design, usability studies, and risk analysis. Thor specializes in MTO (Man-Technology-Organization) systems support, focusing on enhancing user interaction and experience within technical environments.
Background
Before joining Saab, Sara Thor worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Konsult at Skill Studentkompetens AB for 11 months in 2010 and later at Skill AB as Konsult på CSC/Saab in 2011. Additionally, she worked as a Business Analyst at Computer Sciences Corporation from 2011 to 2012. These positions provided her with valuable experience in consulting and analysis within the technology sector.
Specializations in Usability and Interaction Design
Sara Thor specializes in usability and interaction design, focusing on human-centered approaches in her work. She is involved in usability studies and incident investigations, ensuring that systems are designed with the end-user in mind. Her expertise in risk analysis further supports her ability to assess and enhance the effectiveness of technology in organizational settings.