Daniel R.

About Daniel R.

As a Staff UI/UX Designer at D-Wave Systems, I work to make quantum computing more accessible and intuitive for a diverse range of users. With over seven years of experience in UX design, user research, product design, and customer onboarding, I have the skills and knowledge to create engaging and effective user interfaces and experiences for complex and innovative technologies.My mission is to bridge the gap between human needs and quantum capabilities, and to empower users to leverage the power of quantum computing for their goals and challenges. I lead collaborative user-flow sessions to align business, design, and technical teams on what must be built, conduct usability tests to determine product fit with user needs, and utilize wireframes, high-fidelity mock-ups, user flows, and flowcharts to ensure clear communication within cross-functional teams. I also have expertise in Figma, presentations, information architecture, and software/hardware/physical prototyping.

Experience

1. Staff Ui Ux Designer

   D-Wave

   Mar 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor's Degree, B.S. Human Centered Design and Engineering

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Visual C++
• Speech Writing
• Data Structures
• Idea Generation
• User Research
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Technical Writing
• Software Installation
• Human-Centered Design
• Networking
• Data Analysis
• Product Design
• Rhino 3d
• User Interface Design
• Microsoft Office
• Rapid Prototyping
• Presentations
• Code Review
• Computer Science
• Qualitative Research
• Electronics
• Team Leadership
• Wire Framing
• Project Management
• Product Management
• User Experience Design
• Eclipse
• Copy Editing
• Information Technology
• Java
• Copy Writing
• Teamwork
• User Experience Testing
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Communication
• Training