UX Research Lead

Turning complexity
into clarity

8+ years leading mixed-methods research that shapes products, aligns teams, and uncovers what people actually need — before anyone thinks to ask.

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8+
Years leading UX research
3
Industries: fintech, SaaS, consumer
C-Suite
Research participants at exec level
0→1
Research in emerging product spaces

Previously

JPMorgan Chase Goldman Sachs Autograph SalesLoft

Case Studies

Two research case studies spanning executive focus groups, mixed-methods discovery, and large-scale quantitative surveys — each shaping real product and strategy decisions.

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Deal Intelligence
ECM Prospects — Prospecting Pipeline
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High priority
My coverage
AV
Axiom Ventures $4.2B
IPO ready — window open
3d ago
Prospecting
KG
Kestrel Group $1.8B
Block trade signal — Q1
12d ago
Origination
MP
MedPath Inc $890M
Coverage gap · no action 45d
45d ago
Relationship
TL
TrueLayer $2.1B
Roadshow prep underway
1d ago
Deal Prep
HL
Helios Labs $650M
Competitor win — GS mandate
8d ago
Monitoring
5 active prospects · 2 require action
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01 — JPMorgan Chase

Mapping the IPO Journey End-to-End

ECM bankers navigate one of the most complex, high-stakes deal processes in finance — and most of that complexity lived only in their heads. We ran two intensive focus groups with senior ECM executives to surface, document, and map the full lifecycle of an IPO deal. The research reached the #3 product executive at the firm, reporting directly to Jamie Dimon, and drove six downstream initiatives across platform strategy, AI, and onboarding.

Focus Groups Journey Mapping Executive Research Zero-to-One

Role

UX Research Lead

Methods

2 × 2hr Focus Groups, SME Interviews, Journey Mapping

Participants

3 MDs, 1 ED, 1 VP — ECM bankers

Outcome

First firm-wide lifecycle map; 6 downstream initiatives

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02 — Autograph

From Collectibles
to Fan Experiences

Autograph's NFT platform was losing users and community sentiment was tanking. A three-phase zero-to-one research program — 11 interviews, 4 focus groups, and an n=3,000 survey — revealed fans didn't want more digital collectibles. They wanted to get closer to their favorite athletes in real life. The research pivoted the company's entire product strategy.

User Interviews Focus Groups MaxDiff Survey Persona Development Zero-to-One

Role

Senior Researcher

Methods

Interviews, Focus Groups, MaxDiff Survey (n=3,000)

Participants

Autograph users + football / Tom Brady fans

Outcome

Full product pivot to fan experience platform

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Research as a strategic discipline

"I'm most energized by ambiguous spaces — the ones where there's no established playbook and the research itself has to define what good looks like."

I'm a UX Research Lead based in Los Angeles with 8+ years working at the intersection of complex systems and human behavior. I've led research at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Autograph, and SalesLoft — ranging from zero-to-one platform exploration to large-scale mixed-methods programs that shaped product roadmaps and executive strategy.

My work spans enterprise workflows, consumer financial products, and fan engagement platforms. Regardless of domain, my focus is the same: build understanding fast, synthesize with rigor, and communicate in a way that makes it impossible not to act.

Research Methods

  • User Interviews
  • Focus Groups
  • Usability Testing
  • Contextual Inquiry
  • Diary Studies
  • Surveys & Card Sorting

Quantitative

  • MaxDiff Analysis
  • Conjoint Analysis
  • A/B Testing
  • Web Analytics
  • NPS Research
  • Behavioral Data Analysis

Innovation & Strategy

  • Zero-to-One Research
  • Futurecasting
  • Innovation Frameworks
  • Design Strategy
  • Concept Evaluation

Research Ops

  • Journey Mapping
  • Persona Development
  • Affinity Mapping
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Research Repository Design

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