Sam Sterns

User Experience Researcher @ CDW

Role
User Experience Researcher at CDW
Location
Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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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

  1. User Experience Researcher

    CDW

    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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