Long Kounthapanya
About Long Kounthapanya
Long Kounthapanya is a User Experience Lead at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in user experience and design, having previously held positions at Best Buy, Allianz Life, and Sleight Advertising.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Long Kounthapanya serves as the User Experience Lead at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience across various platforms and products. His leadership in user experience design contributes to the overall effectiveness of Thomson Reuters' offerings. The company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality information and technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Long Kounthapanya worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2012 to 2018. During this six-year tenure, he was responsible for designing user interfaces that improved usability and accessibility. His experience at Thomson Reuters laid a strong foundation for his current leadership position.
Experience at Best Buy
Long Kounthapanya worked as a User Interface Designer in User Experience at Best Buy for one year, from 2011 to 2012. Based in Richfield, Minnesota, he contributed to the design and improvement of user interfaces for the retail giant, focusing on enhancing customer interactions with their products.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Long Kounthapanya earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from Peru State College, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His education provided him with a solid foundation in design principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various user experience and design roles.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles at Thomson Reuters and Best Buy, Long Kounthapanya gained experience as a Web and Graphic Designer at Sleight Advertising from 2008 to 2009. He also worked as an Interactive Designer at Allianz Life for three months in 2010. Additionally, he completed an internship in Web and Graphic Design at Peru State College from 2007 to 2008, further developing his skills in design.