Nathan Bulkley

About Nathan Bulkley

I lead initiatives that focus on enhancing the integration of software within vehicle systems, specifically aiming to decouple software from hardware to facilitate more agile updates and user-centric innovations. My role centers around transforming corporate visions into actionable digital product strategies that prioritize service, connectivity, and intuitive user experiences. My projects span from optimizing manufacturing processes to overhauling in-vehicle systems and utilizing machine learning to refine technology interactions from a UX perspective. The success of these initiatives relies on aligning corporate vision with business strategies and UX-focused product execution, underscored by transparent communication with customers and team members. I advocate for a research-driven, user-centered approach that expedites the development cycle from concept to prototyping, ensuring that our products meet rigorous usability and performance standards. My role extends beyond leading design teams—it involves making strategic decisions that align investments with our overarching goals of enhancing user satisfaction and product value. Managing diverse, international teams has reinforced my belief that innovation flourishes with varied perspectives and a commitment to continuous UX improvement. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to create products that not only succeed in the market but also redefine user experiences.

Experience

1. Lead Software and Ux Strategist

   Daimler Truck North America

   Oct 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

Education

• University of Idaho

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2002 — 2008

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA, Strategy, Data, & Innovation

  2019 — 2020

• University of Idaho

  Master of Science, Experimental Psychology

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Human Factors Engineering
• Quantitative Research
• Contextual Inquiry
• Experience Design
• Wire Framing
• Research
• Human Factors
• Web Design
• Usability
• Statistics
• Requirements Gathering
• User Research
• User Scenarios
• Rapid Prototyping
• Experimental Design
• Persona
• Online User Experience
• Wireframes
• Task Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Ms Office Suite
• Photoshop
• Psychology
• User Interface Design
• Eye Tracking
• Html
• Mobile Devices
• Interaction Design
• Spreadsheets
• Usability Testing
• Spss
• Card Sorting
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Interface
• Paper Prototyping
• User-Centered Design
• Software Design
• Heuristic Evaluation
• Qualitative Research
• User Experience Design