William Brizzee
About William Brizzee
William Brizzee is the Principal Enterprise Architect at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in user experience research and software systems engineering.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
As of 2023, William Brizzee serves as the Principal Enterprise Architect at Sandia National Laboratories, located in Phoenix, Arizona. His role involves the overarching strategy and implementation of enterprise-level architectural solutions, ensuring that various systems are integrated effectively and efficiently. This position leverages his extensive background in user experience research, software systems engineering, and service design to advance the laboratory's mission.
Previous Role at CrowdStrike
From 2022 to 2023, William Brizzee worked at CrowdStrike as a Senior User Experience Researcher. In this position, he harnessed his skills in information architecture and user experience design to enhance the usability and efficiency of the company's cybersecurity products. His responsibilities included creating wireframes and prototypes, as well as conducting thorough user research to inform design decisions.
Career at Sandia National Laboratories
William Brizzee has had multiple roles at Sandia National Laboratories over an extended period. He first joined Sandia as an Undergraduate Technical Student Intern from 2006 to 2009. He then progressed to roles including Graduate Technical Intern (2009-2011), Senior Software Systems Engineer (2011-2014), and Senior User Experience Researcher (2014-2022). His work at Sandia has included designing usability labs specifically for intranet systems and integrating service design throughout the development lifecycle. His cumulative experience at Sandia has equipped him with profound expertise in enterprise architecture and user-centered design.
Educational Background
William Brizzee holds a diverse and robust educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University (2013-2016). Prior to that, he completed a Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems - Information Assurance at the UNM Anderson School of Management in 2011, having achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the same school in 2009. His educational foundation has greatly contributed to his expertise in user experience research and information architecture.
Expertise in Usability and Service Design
William Brizzee specializes in several key areas of user experience and service design. His expertise includes designing usability labs, creating wireframes and prototypes, and focusing on information architecture. These skills are crucial for developing efficient and user-friendly intranet systems and other digital solutions. He integrates service design across multiple systems, covering the entire development lifecycle from inception to release, ensuring cohesive and well-thought-out user experiences.