Amy Hyde Weist
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in user experience, ergonomics, and biomechanics. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude towards overcoming obstacles. Thrives in shared work and goal-oriented environments to drive success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
User Experience Research Lead
Stellantis
10.2022 - Current
- Create user testing moderation guides, coordinate logistics for both on-site and remote sessions, and support the UX research process through rapid prototyping, model development, pilot testing, session moderation, and data analysis.
- Ensure the rigorous design and execution of diverse user research methods- including usability and acceptance testing, web surveys, generative studies, heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and LCT- to support all UXE team user study requests.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align user testing methodologies with research objectives while coordinating with peers to harmonize documentation, standardize methodologies, and share actionable insights across teams.
Performance Engineer
Stellantis
06.2020 - Current
- Conduit between the WS vehicle platform team and the supporting HMI/Ergonomics/ Perceived Quality/Craftsmanship technical teams.
- Establish and track vehicle targets through virtual and physical validation that adhere to Best Practices while balancing consumer perception, product quality, and vehicle timing through complete lifecycle.
- Drive decision making on high risk items by compiling and presenting technical status reports for senior level management reviews.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to acquire vehicles for validation, track open issues, investigate initial root cause, and escalate findings to the Program Management Team to mitigate risk to the program.
Vehicle Ergonomic Lead
FCA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for optimizing intuitiveness ergonomics accessibility and ease of use for all customer interfaces in the vehicle while ensuring there is harmony throughout the product for a pleasing customer experience.
- Analyze designs to HMI criteria and provide ergonomic and cognitive design recommendations to key team members and stakeholders.
- Track and resolve issues amongst various Engineering and Design office teams and escalate issues up to the Senior Leadership Level.
- Validate design through user interface testing and physical validation of prototypes throughout the design lifecycle.
- Review HMI logic and flow prior to specification releases to suppliers.
- Responsible for benchmarking key competitive vehicle design for usability and ergonomics including both heuristic and objective evaluations.
- Be an active team member for the creation of Best Practices highlighting the ideal state for customer interface.
Frontal Impact Systems Integration Engineer
Joyson Safety Systems
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Support clients with parts coordination, matrix development, and technical reports for frontal sled testing to be used for further evaluation of occupant safety system.
- Create data and video comparisons to explain biomechanics with respect to safety regulation compliance resulting in restraint modifications completed by senior engineers.
- Support CAE engineers with data compilations comparing occupant performance across simulation predictions, sled, and barrier crashes used to validate models.
- Collaborate with project team to analyze performance and safety inconsistencies of a steering column and provide detailed data to be used by customer.
- Legacy Takata
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Genesys Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 05.2017
- Evaluate and interpret baseline vitals including; blood pressure, pulse oximeter, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and acute symptoms to ensure appropriate stress testing accommodations were made with regard to safety for ER patients, outpatients, and inpatients.
- Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to coordinate plan of action for contraindicated testing.
- Monitor patients during unsupervised exercise and pharmacologic stress testing in accordance to American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Work in partnership with medical device companies to facilitate home delivery or office hook up to holter and event monitors for further evaluation of arrhythmias and related symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08-2008
Skills
- Survey design
- Experimental design
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Cross-functional coordination
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
Timeline
User Experience Research Lead
Stellantis
10.2022 - Current
Performance Engineer
Stellantis
06.2020 - Current
Vehicle Ergonomic Lead
FCA
09.2018 - 06.2020
Frontal Impact Systems Integration Engineer
Joyson Safety Systems
11.2016 - 08.2018
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Genesys Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Central Michigan University
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