ABOUT ME

              "I was always passionate in understanding human behavior and Behavioral psychology. I often found myself silently analyzing humans and how they behaved. Even though I chose a career in Computers I have always been more inclined towards psychology. It wasn't until my senior year of undergrad, I was introduced to Human-Computer Interaction did I find both my passions combined in one domain.
​              That led me to do a Masters degree in Cognitive Science where I specialized in Human-Computer Interaction. My passion for UX grew, enough that I started noticing the philosophies of UX in the patterns of everyday lives. I enjoy talking to users with empathy and understanding their POV. My favorite moment as a researcher is when a certain input given by a user changes the entire dynamic of the project. Such moments have been key aspects of research in my past project experiences. Thus, I believe recruiting the right participants for a user study can make or break the research findings.
              I enjoy hyper-focusing on challenging projects. The plus side of hiring me is my engaging personality that makes me a fun team player eager to collaborate with everyone. "
Ex- Googler , Ex- Meta

Testimonials

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Alison Zinna | Meta Teammate
UX Researcher at Meta

"Its​​ been great to work with Gauri during her tenure at Meta. I have really appreciated collaborating with her on our research studies. From her insights on designing a study to her great facilitation skills :) I will miss working with on the team."
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Cally Alessi | Meta Mentor
​UX Researcher at Meta

" It was great to meet and work with Gauri. I am so glad I got to mentor her during her time at Meta. I really have appreciated her approach to solving  new problems with optimism and her drive for clarity.  "

Damion La'Mar : Manager

Research & Design Consultant | alphafly.co

"It was a delight managing Gauri. She is both highly intelligent and tenacious. In my time working with her I was thoroughly impressed by her willingness to tackle any assignment with optimism and fearlessness. She not only proved herself to be very knowledgeable of UX practice, but also demonstrated a high degree of soft skills and emotional intelligence. Its not everyday you find some one who possesses the skills, strengths, and personality that Gauri does. To say she would be an valuable asset to have on any team would be a real understatement."

Erika Orrick:  Teacher

Freelance UX Researcher | University Lecturer

"Gauri was my student for two semesters in masters-level Human-Computer Interaction 1 and 2. I've taught hundreds of students over 14+ years, and Gauri is definitely among the top tier. These classes are designed to provide a solid foundation in the basic human factors and user-centered design processes that will benefit students regardless of what they do in UX, but not every student understands the importance of those basics and how to use what they've learned. Gauri demonstrated that not only did she absorb the lessons, but she also showed her passion for this field with her thoughtful questions and comments. She is definitely ready to tackle a user research role, and I strongly believe she would flourish even faster paired with a good senior researcher as an on-the-job mentor. "

Elisa Miller : Mentor

User Experience Strategist, Researcher, Operations Leader. Instructor, facilitator, advocate for user-centered products/services

"I met Gauri at a UX meetup and I was immediately taken with her curiosity, enthusiasm and energy. In spite of the fact that this was a heavily attended social event, Gauri was already reaching out and networking with the professionals at the meeting. Over the last year. I have been impressed by the chances she has taken and how she works toward meeting her personal and professional goals. I am anxious to see where she goes next. She has a toolbox full of newly-minted tools and the drive to put them to use."

Haley Guilfoile: Mentor

Senior Interaction Designer at Capital One

"​Gauri is high energy, enthusiastic, and creative! She’s able to jump into new things with a positive attitude and soak up new skills like a sponge. I can’t imagine a better teammate to work with. Can’t wait to see where Gauri’s unlimited potential takes her."

Marcela Musgrove: Mentor

UX Researcher

" I met Gauri when she was fresh out of grad school. We talked about our mutual love of UX and I forwarded her job postings and UX virtual meetups. Pretty soon, every time I went to a UX event, I would see Gauri there showing her enthusiasm about being part of the UX community. It was incredibly hard for an international student to look for a job during the middle of COVID but Gauri managed to beat the odds with her persistence and talent."