Cecilia Theobald
About Cecilia Theobald
Cecilia Theobald is a User Experience Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories with over 15 years of experience in Agile methodologies and certified as a Scrum Master and Product Owner.
Title and Current Position
Cecilia Theobald is a User Experience Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories. She has held this position since 1986. In her role, Cecilia applies User-Centered Design (UCD) principles to enhance and develop software projects. She conducts user research, generates both qualitative and quantitative insights, and produces actionable recommendations for development teams.
Education and Academic Background
Cecilia Theobald has a strong academic foundation in both technical and business disciplines. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in User Experience Design from Kent State University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, she achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems from The University of New Mexico, studying from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Math and Science from Central New Mexico Community College, where she studied from 2002 to 2008.
Professional Experience and Expertise
Cecilia brings over 15 years of experience in Agile software development methodologies to her role. She is a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, which complements her extensive knowledge of User-Centered Design (UCD) principles. Her expertise involves conducting user research to provide both qualitative and quantitative results, promoting interactive design through use cases, prototypes, and wireframes, and evaluating software usability using user tests and direct work observations.
User Research and Usability Testing
In her capacity as a User Experience Researcher, Cecilia conducts comprehensive user research that informs software development. She uses a variety of methods to gather both qualitative and quantitative data, aiming to understand user needs and behaviors. Cecilia also excels in usability testing, where she critically evaluates software interfaces and provides informed recommendations for improvement. By observing users directly and conducting tests, she enhances the overall user experience and usability of software products.