My background is in cognitive science – human computer interaction, business, and speculative design. At first, I wasn’t sure where I was going with choosing these three areas of study. I started with marketing, then graphic design, and finally landed on the right field for me, UX design. It combined my love of exploring human behavior and creative thinking.

Previously, I worked as the Head of User Experience for a startup in San Diego, CA. Being my first job out of college, the startup world was a rollercoaster. I was constantly on my toes. Anything I didn’t know about business or tech, I had to learn outside of work and quickly. I learned what it was like to start and grow a business even in the hardest of times. This experience not only sharpened my design and research skills, but trained me how to work in a fast-paced and high pressure environment. After my time there I went on to strengthen my UX/UI skills with a personal project.

I’m open to new job opportunities in California or remote. Please feel free to contact me with any job openings or if you just want to chat! sa21rodriguez@gmail.com