Sam Sterns
User Experience Researcher @ CDW
- Role
- User Experience Researcher at CDW
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam Sterns
Creative. Curious. Strategic.Check out my portfolio: a UX Researcher with a social sciences background from UC Berkeley and 8+ years of experience leading qualitative and mixed-methods research projects. My work ranges from helping small companies with a dearth of data to large-scale, mature digital product portfolios. I create impact by uncovering customer pain points, validating opportunities through rigorous analysis, and translating insights into clear strategies that drive product growth, inclusivity, and innovation.
Experience
User Experience Researcher
Jan 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Conduct user experience research to advise designers and stakeholders at CDW, a leading Fortune 500 company. • Execute large-scale surveys and continuous listening forums to gather valuable user insights. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance research methodologies and drive product impact.
Education
Alchemy Code Lab
Software Development Certificate , Full Stack Software Engineering
2019 — 2020
Kenyatta University
Summer Abroad in Nairobi, Kenya, Peace Studies and Conflict Studies in the School of Environmental Sciences
2013 — 2013
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interdisciplinary Studies: Restorative Justice & Education
2015 — 2017
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