Paul Sherman
About Paul Sherman
Paul Sherman is a Staff User Researcher currently working at Vendr, focusing on user experience research for a SaaS contract intelligence platform. He has an extensive background in academia and industry, having held various roles in user research and design across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Vendr.com
Paul Sherman serves as a Staff User Researcher at Vendr, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding how people utilize generative AI in workplace settings. He leads user experience research for a SaaS contract intelligence platform, contributing to the development of user-centered solutions.
Previous Experience in User Research
Prior to his current role, Paul Sherman held several significant positions in user research and design. He worked at Evisort as the Director of User Research and Principal User Researcher from 2022 to 2023. He also served as the Director of UX Training at UnitedHealth Group from 2021 to 2022, and as Manager of User Experience at Perceptive Sciences from 2004 to 2005.
Academic Background
Paul Sherman has an extensive academic background. He earned a PhD in Human Factors Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 1991 to 1997. He also holds a Master of Education (Ed.M) from Rutgers University, which he completed in 1990, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics from Rutgers University, achieved in 1988.
Teaching Experience
Paul Sherman has experience in academia, having served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas from 2001 to 2005. He also worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Kent State University for one year from 2013 to 2014, and later as an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator at Kent State University from 2014 to 2021.
Founding ShermanUX
Paul Sherman founded ShermanUX, a consultancy that provides user research, UX strategy, and UX/UI design services. His firm has collaborated with major clients, including Microsoft, Verizon, and Dell, to enhance user experiences through comprehensive research and design methodologies.