Suzana Arellano

San Diego, Ca

I am from San Diego, California. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego and later received a Masters degree in Human-Computer Intereaction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I am currently a User Experience Designer in San Diego, Ca. I seek to design intuitive experiences with amazing people and innovative technology.

EXPERIENCE

Qualcomm-User Experience Designer- San Diego, CA - July 12 - present

kaiser Permanente- User Experience Designer- Pasadena, CA – Jun11-Aug11

Engaged with Internet Services Group ( ISG) business leaders and their teams to determine needs, planned/conducted the research study, interacted with consumers, and reported findings and provided recommendations for how to improve kp.org's online presence.

Intel Corporation–Software Intern- Santa Clara, CA – April 11 – June 11

Evaluated the needs of stakeholders through contextual inquiry and designed a web solution to meet user needs

University of Michigan-Content Intern-Ann Arbor, MI-Aug10-Present

Planned and re-designed the layout and content for the Center for Educational Outreach.

ACABEU, UX Game Designer, Salvador,Brazil-Aug 09-Jan 10

Designed and developed personalized educational video games to help children improve math, english, and computer skills.

The United State Capitol-Congressmen Research Intern-Washington,D.C-Jan09-Apr 09

Examined the information flow of legislative projects and campaigns through comparative analysis and qualitative research. Facilitated up-to date information about current events to House Representatives in Congress.

Chulalongkorn University-Researcher-Bangkok, Thailand-Jun 08- Jan 09

Conducted qualitative research in Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village, in Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai). Collected field notes, observations, interviews and surveys; presented information to committees. Initiated fundraising events for tribal villages.

  • Education
    • University of Michigan, Masters in Human-Computer Interaction