Leif Berg
About Leif Berg
Leif Berg is a Senior User Experience Research & Design professional at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with over eight years of experience in the field.
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Leif Berg holds the position of Sr. User Experience Research & Design.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Leif Berg is currently working as a Sr. User Experience Research & Design at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been contributing to the field of user experience research and design at this organization since 2015. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Leif applies his expertise in UX research to advance various projects within the laboratory.
Professional Experience in User Experience Research
Leif Berg has extensive experience in user experience research and design. Before his role at Sandia National Laboratories, he interned at Microsoft as a Microsoft Design Research Intern in 2013 for three months in Redmond, Washington. In 2012, he completed a UX Research Internship at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin, gaining crucial insights into the healthcare sector. These experiences have equipped him with a wide range of skills in the field of UX research.
Academic Background in Human-Computer Interaction
Leif Berg studied at Iowa State University, where he achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human-Computer Interaction from 2011 to 2015. During his time there, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Virtual Reality Applications Center, contributing to innovative projects over four years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from St. Olaf College, where he studied from 2007 to 2009.
International Education Experience
Leif Berg gained international exposure by attending the International Summer School at the University of Oslo, Norway. He studied Art & Culture for 11 months in 2008, broadening his intellectual and cultural horizons. This diverse educational background contributes to his well-rounded approach in the field of user experience research and design.