Michelle Fiesta

About Michelle Fiesta

Hey there, I\'m Michelle I\'m a mixed methods UX Researcher with 8+ years experience conducting end-to-end UX research for organizations from pre-IPO startups to federal agencies to large enterprises, influencing product strategies for millions of global users and driving research adoption across product teams of 20–50+.I help mission-driven teams and organizations make better product decisions by uncovering the key user insights that can push their business strategy forward. Along the way, I\'ve influenced roadmap decisions, shaped brand-new product launches, and supported 50+ teammates in running their own research. Right now, I\'m looking for my next remote role to drive impact through user-centered discovery.Always happy to connect with folks in the industry, but please include a message introducing yourself if we haven\'t met off-platform.

Experience

1. Senior Ux Researcher

   ArcheSys Inc

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Michigan

  Master of Science in Information, Human Computer Interaction

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Anthropology

Skills

• User Experience
• Human Computer Interaction
• Research
• Usability Testing
• User-Centered Design
• Qualitative Research
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Information Architecture
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Interaction Design
• Nonprofits
• Contextual Inquiry
• Python
• Strategic Leadership
• Google Analytics
• Survey Research
• User Experience Design
• Service Design
• Design Thinking
• Design Strategy
• Ethnography
• Github
• Human-Centered Design
• User Interface Design
• Mobile Applications
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Microsoft Office
• Usability
• User Interface
• Wireframes
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Graphic Design
• Axure Rp
• Qualtrics
• Survey Design
• User Research