Dermina Vasc

Mixed Methods UX Researcher | Behavioral scientist with a background in child development

Role
User Experience Researcher at Microsoft
Location
Charlottesville, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Research & DevelopmentView LinkedIn profile

About Dermina Vasc

I am a passionate UX Researcher, dedicated to using rigorous research and my expertise in human psychology to discover patterns in users\' experience that shape product design and business decisions. With a PhD in psychology, a Master’s in counseling and mental health, and 12 years of experience in conducting research in academia and industry, I bring a unique research skillset: Mixed Methods Expert From creating and statistically analyzing participant surveys, to designing and conducting interviews with adults or young children, I have experience with a variety of research methods and statistical analysis tools. Strategic Self-Starter Throughout my research career, I have managed multiple end-to-end research projects while collaborating with and mentoring stakeholders in three different countries: United States, Romania and Germany. Effective Communicator Teaching in the academia and presenting at numerous international conferences shaped my expertise in effectively communicating insights to broad audiences. Advocator of User Needs My love for research is rooted in my passion for understanding human psychology and helping people lead better lives. Ask me about: User Research, Planning and Managing End-to-end Research Projects, Quantitative & Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, Surveys, Interviews, Field Studies, Experiments, Data Analysis

Experience

  1. User Experience Researcher

    Microsoft

    Feb 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

  • Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca

    Bachelor's degree, PSYCHOLOGY

    2006 — 2009

  • Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, PSYCHOLOGY

    2011 — 2016

  • Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca

    Master's degree, Counseling Psychology

    2009 — 2011

Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn

Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.

Free plan included · No credit card required

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.

Dermina Vasc — User Experience Researcher at Microsoft in Charlottesville, VA, US | Unifers