Karl Armen Boudjikanian
About Karl Armen Boudjikanian
Karl Armen Boudjikanian is a UI/UX Designer with extensive experience in interaction design and user research, currently working at Thomson Reuters since 2017. He previously held positions at Nuance Communications and Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, and has a background in both IT and film industries.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Karl Armen Boudjikanian has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a UI / UX Designer since 2017. His role involves creating user-centered designs that enhance the usability and functionality of the company's products. Based in the Montreal, Canada Area, he has contributed to various projects that require a deep understanding of user experience principles and interaction design.
Previous Experience at Nuance Communications
Boudjikanian worked at Nuance Communications from 2010 to 2017, where he held positions as a User Interface Designer and later as a Senior User Interface Designer. During his six years at the company, he focused on developing user interfaces that improved user engagement and satisfaction. His experience at Nuance Communications helped him refine his skills in interaction design and user research.
Education and Expertise
Boudjikanian has a solid educational background in design and technology. He studied at Concordia University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2004. He also attended CEGEP - John Abbott College, achieving a DEC from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, he completed professional education at The Interaction Design Foundation in 2016, which further enhanced his expertise in UI / UX design.
Background in Creative Technologies
Before his tenure at Nuance Communications, Boudjikanian worked at the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies as a Curriculum Designer & Content Creator from 2008 to 2010. He developed an online application aimed at teaching animation to youths, associated with tumo.org. His earlier experience as a 3D Artist at Mokko Studio in 2007 also contributed to his diverse skill set in both the IT and Film industries.
Contributions to Film Projects
Boudjikanian contributed to the IMAX documentary Sea Monsters by storyboarding and animating key shots. This experience showcases his ability to blend design skills with storytelling, further enhancing his capabilities in user experience design and interaction.