Ryan Foulke
About Ryan Foulke
Ryan Foulke is a UX Researcher currently working at BibleProject in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a diverse background in design research, having previously held positions at Ford Motor Company, Dropbox, and Janus Henderson Investors, and holds advanced degrees from Stanford University.
Current Role at BibleProject
Ryan Foulke serves as a UX Researcher at BibleProject, a position he has held since 2021. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on user experience research to enhance the organization's digital offerings. His role involves understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions that align with BibleProject's mission.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Prior to his current role, Ryan worked at Dropbox as a Design Researcher from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to user-centered design projects. He also held a Design Research Intern position at Dropbox for three months in 2020. Earlier, he was a Systems Design Researcher at Ford Motor Company for three months in 2019, gaining valuable insights into systems design.
Educational Background
Ryan Foulke studied at Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology and Society and a Master's degree in Computer Science, with a concentration in Human-Computer Interaction. His studies spanned from 2016 to 2020 for his undergraduate degree and from 2019 to 2020 for his graduate degree. He also completed an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Math and Science at Cerro Coso Community College from 2013 to 2016.
Internship Experience
Ryan's internship experiences include a role as a Global Macro Fixed Income Intern at Janus Henderson Investors U.S. in 2017, where he worked for three months. He also interned at Rimrock Capital Management, LLC for two months in 2015. Additionally, he served as a Human-Computer Interaction Research Intern at Stanford University for four months in 2019.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2016, Ryan co-founded Apfyt, where he worked for seven months. This experience allowed him to explore entrepreneurship while leveraging his academic background in design and technology. His focus during this time was on creating solutions that contribute to human happiness and societal improvement.