Alex Tran
About Alex Tran
Alex Tran is a Senior Designer at Virta Health with extensive experience in UX design and user experience research.
Current Role as Senior Designer at Virta Health
Alex Tran is currently serving as a Senior Designer at Virta Health, a position they have held since 2023. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alex leverages extensive experience in user interface and user experience design to contribute to the company's mission of reversing type 2 diabetes.
Previous Experience as UX Designer at Virta Health
Before assuming the role of Senior Designer, Alex Tran worked as a UX Designer at Virta Health from 2018 to 2023. During this five-year tenure, Alex was involved in developing user-centric designs aimed at enhancing the user experience for Virta Health’s digital products.
Education in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego
Alex Tran holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from UC San Diego. This academic foundation, completed between 2012 and 2016, provided Alex with deep insights into cognitive processes and their application to user experience and design.
Early Career as Test Engineer and Intern
Alex's career began with diverse roles including a six-month position as an EMC Test Engineer at Cisco in 2017. Alex also held multiple internship roles, gaining varied experience in UX design, user experience research, and content management. Notable positions include a Mobile UX Design Intern at Weebly and an Undergraduate Intern at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.