Agnes Kiss
@agneskiss
Senior UX researcher and designer specializing in complex enterprise analytics and behavioral research.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior UX professional with 10+ years of experience conducting mixed-methods and behavioral research for complex enterprise environments, including Fortune 500 clients and government agencies.
My background combines Educational Psychology and Data Science, enabling me to translate user insights into evidence-based designs that drive measurable business impact, such as increased platform adoption and improved onboarding.
I have led research and design work across healthcare, finance, retail, and government sectors, with a focus on accessibility (WCAG 2.1), AI-supported solutions, and high-stakes decision-making workflows.
I enjoy cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and developing research roadmaps that align stakeholder priorities with user needs to create inclusive, high-impact product experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Researcher/Designer
US Digital Service
Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Redesigned content workflows to improve readability and led research for an AI-aided PDF remediation prototype for the Department of Education, coordinating stakeholders across agencies and contractors.
Led end-to-end UX research for an enterprise healthcare analytics platform, driving a 30% increase in platform adoption through behavioral research and strategic onboarding solutions.
Led strategic research and rapid prototyping for a B2B professional development platform, creating retention-focused product concepts using generative AI and behavioral science.
Conducted strategic and tactical research for enterprise internal tools, applying the HEART framework and large-scale survey analysis to inform product decisions across multiple teams.
Led RITE research and specialized usability testing for an AI-based communication platform, optimizing workflows for accessibility and performance in high-pressure scenarios.
Lead UX Researcher
AnswerLab
Oct 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Led comprehensive mixed-methods research programs for Fortune 500 clients (Facebook Innovation Lab, Walmart, Discover, Honda) producing personas, journey maps, and RITE concept tests to solve complex customer problems.
Principal Consultant
Kissed by UX LLC
Apr 2007 - Sep 2018 (11 years 5 months)
Operated an enterprise UX research consultancy delivering research, IA, and workflow optimization for clients including US Bank and Best Buy, improving omnichannel processes and compliance handling.
Adjunct Professor
University of St. Thomas
Jan 2005 - Jan 2016 (11 years)
Taught statistics and learning theory with emphasis on behavioral research methods and applied educational psychology to optimize student learning outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science, Data Science
Pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science with coursework and projects focused on data analysis, machine learning, and applied statistics.
University of Minnesota
Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Completed a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with emphasis on behavioral science and applied research methods.
University of Szeged
Master of Arts, English & German Literature
Earned a Master of Arts in English and German Literature with coursework in literature and language studies.
Availability
Location
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