Alec S.

About Alec S.

Research team lead and strategist driving product innovation through rigorous mixed-methods research. With 20 years of research experience across academia and tech, I combine deep methodological expertise with strategic product thinking to unlock user insights that drive business impact. Core Experience- Led complex research programs at Google and Plaid, bridging consumer and B2B contexts - Built and scaled research frameworks adopted across enterprise teams - Mixed-methods approaches combining behavioral analytics with deep qualitative insights - Developed and mentored research teams while driving organizational research excellence Expertise- Strategic qualitative research: Jobs to be done framework, in-depth qualitative analysis, longitudinal studies - Advanced quantitative methods: experimentation, statistical modeling, regression, applying Bayesian inference to UX research - Executive communication: translating complex findings into actionable business strategy - PhD in Psychology with focus on quantitative modeling of perception and attention Currently exploring opportunities in- Contract, temp, or consulting roles - Senior IC roles (Staff/Principal/Lead Researcher)- Research Management positions - Focus areas: B2B and consumer strategic, mixed-methods programs with long-term vision

Experience

1. Ux Researcher

   magnit-global

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Contract with YouTube

Education

• Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München

  German Language and Literature (Study abroad)

• University of Washington

  PhD

• Lewis & Clark College

  Bachelor's degree

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Postdoctoral Fellowship