Monika Janta
About Monika Janta
Monika Janta is a Senior UX Researcher and Co-Founder at Sisters of No Mercy, with a background in psychology that informs her human-centered design approach. She has held various roles in UX research and design across multiple companies in Poland, including OLX Group and Vika Life, and has experience in optimizing digital products in sectors such as health, education, and e-commerce.
Work at Booksy
Monika Janta currently serves as a Senior UX Researcher at Booksy, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in user experience research to enhance the design and functionality of digital products. Her focus is on understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions, ensuring that the products meet both user expectations and business objectives.
Current Role at Sisters of No Mercy
Since 2022, Monika Janta has been a Co-Founder of Sisters of No Mercy, an initiative based in Poland. In this capacity, she leverages her expertise in UX research and design to contribute to the organization's goals. Her background in psychology informs her approach, allowing her to create user-centered solutions that address the specific needs of the target audience.
Previous Experience at OLX Group
Before joining Booksy, Monika worked at OLX Group as a Senior UX Researcher from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure, she focused on optimizing user experiences across the platform, utilizing her skills in research to gather insights and inform design strategies. Her work contributed to enhancing the overall usability and effectiveness of OLX's digital offerings.
Educational Background in Psychology and UX Design
Monika Janta holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Uniwersytet SWPS, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by studying User Experience Design, achieving a Postgraduate degree from the same university between 2014 and 2016. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which she integrates into her UX design practices.
Experience in UX Research and Teaching
Monika has a diverse professional background in UX research and education. She served as a Lecturer at Uniwersytet SWPS in 2023 and as a UX Research Postgraduate Lecturer at Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa w Gdańsku from 2019 to 2022. Her teaching roles reflect her commitment to sharing knowledge in user experience design and research, influencing the next generation of UX professionals.