HI, I'M HIRA.
I'm a mixed methods UX Researcher and current graduate student studying Human Computer Interaction and Human Factors at Rice University.
My graduate training has given me the rigor and training needed to break down complex problems and deliver user-centered solutions. With over 6 years of startup experience, I understand the importance of working efficiently, effectively, and with strong communication.
I care a lot about making systems and products that are usable for everyone.
Methods: Usability testing, heuristic evaluations, PURE, user interviews, survey design and analysis, data visualization, card sorting, activity analysis, task analysis
Tools: Usertesting.com, MURAL, Google Slides, SPSS, R, Excel, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Figma
Courses: Methods in HCI, Ergonomics & Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, Advanced Psychological Statistics, Foundations of Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction
CASE STUDIES
Improving the usability of embedded tables at Workiva
Role: UX Research Intern
Research Type: Evaluative
Method: Unmoderated usability test
Goal: Understand the usability pain points in a popular feature to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction for customers.
Improving onboarding time for new customers at Workiva
Role: UX Research Intern
Research Type: Evaluative
Method: Heuristic Evaluation
Goal: Understand time consuming aspects of onboarding new customer documents onto the Workiva platform
Measuring the saliency of GDPR cookie banners
Role: Student
Research Type: Evaluative
Method: Image saliency detection
Goal: Compare the saliency of European GDPR cookie banners to inform compliant GDPR cookie banner design.
*Additional case studies available upon request