Sofya Savkina
Change Maker | Facilitative Leader | Life Coach | Experience Researcher | ResearchOps Manager | People Manager
- Role
- Experience Research Manager at Bixal
- Location
- Falls Church, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sofya Savkina
As a Sr. Experience Research Manager, I leverage over a decade of expertise in UX, CX and EX research to establish user-centered processes and foster creative collaboration. My work is focused on growing research capability at the agency, coaching and mentoring UX researchers, facilitating cross-disciplinary workshops, thought leadership, and advancing organizational understanding of human-centered design principles to deliver actionable insights. I contribute to a culture of innovation by overseeing strategic initiatives, refining research operations, and aligning teams with organizational goals. My mission is to empower teams to create data-informed, user-focused solutions that drive effective decision-making and deliver meaningful digital experiences for diverse client needs.
Experience
Experience Research Manager
Nov 2021 — Present
Establishing UX research processes, educating the organization about the value and process of UX research- Providing coaching, training, mentoring and knowledge sharing necessary for UX researchers to successfully advance career goals, and improve effectiveness as consultants to Bixal’s clients- Participating in interviews, evaluating candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities and team fit. Assisting with on-boarding new team members to the UX research practice area- Overseeing plans, coordinating schedules and reviewing deliverables for internal practice area projects.
Education
Ural State University named after A.M.Gorky
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs
2001 — 2006
Prince George's Community College
Associate's degree, Visual communication / Graphic Design
2008 — 2010
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