merna magdy
@mernamagdy
Dynamic Senior UX Researcher with a passion for user-centered design.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Senior UX Researcher with nearly 5 years of comprehensive experience in usability testing, user interviews, and data analysis. My proven track record of enhancing user satisfaction and engagement through strategic research and design innovation has equipped me with the skills to apply Design Thinking principles effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex user needs into actionable design solutions.
In my recent role as the lead UX researcher for the National Bank of Egypt's digital transformation project, I drove user-centered design decisions across critical banking journeys. I planned and conducted comprehensive research activities, including stakeholder interviews and usability testing, ensuring that research insights were translated into actionable design and business decisions. My experience spans various sectors, including governmental projects in Saudi Arabia, where I successfully reduced support tickets by 30% through targeted usability testing and research strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX Researcher
Linakis Digital – National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Acted as the lead UX researcher for NBE’s digital transformation, driving user-centered design decisions across critical banking journeys. Planned and conducted comprehensive research activities including stakeholder interviews, co-creation workshops, and 10 in-depth user interviews. Led the evaluation and redesign of the platform's Information Architecture, created annotated wireframes, and parti
UX Research Specialist
Quality Professionals
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Partnered with stakeholders to define project objectives ensuring alignment with business and user needs for a large-scale governmental initiative. Led usability testing efforts to identify key customer pain points developing actionable insights to optimize user experience and reduce support tickets by 30%. Designed and executed a comprehensive research strategy leveraging qualitative and quantita
User Researcher
Informa Markets
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Spearheaded UX research and design for global events, closely working with UK teams and leading onsite research in Germany and Paris, resulting in actionable insights from over 100 user interviews. Initiated and led a cross-functional workshop to introduce non-traditional UX research methods, enhancing product design and user experience across multiple platforms. Developed and advocated for the ad
UI-UX Designer
Brimore
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Collaborated with stakeholders to align research efforts, significantly optimizing workflows and decision-making processes, and playing a crucial role in the user-friendly design of a flagship product's interface. Implemented A/B testing in partnership with the development team, achieving a 10% uplift in click-through rates on key features, demonstrating a keen ability to enhance user engagement a
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alexandria University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
2019 - 2019
Studied Graphic Design at Alexandria University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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