Naina Pasricha
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Cognitive science student fascinated by the intersection of psychology and technology, delving into the relationship between human behavior and technology. Understands user needs to bridge the gap between user goals and company objectives for more satisfactory products. Leverage academic background and communication skills to develop intuitive, user-centered solutions, ultimately enhancing user experience and driving company success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Intern
LigaData Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct extensive product research and user interviews, identifying and addressing more than 65 user pain points while collaborating with UX designers, developers, and product managers to solve issues prior to release.
- Utilize 30+ user journey maps to pinpoint inefficiencies and areas of improvement, Propose solutions and design new pathways to reduce user frustration
- Lead regular user interviews and meetings, gathering feedback on existing features. Propose and implement enhancements based on feedback received, ensuring products align with user needs and preferences
Student Researcher
CANDY Lab - UCLA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted in-depth research by exploring the impact of inflammation and glutamate on stress levels in teenagers. Utilized psychosocial and biometric measurements to gain valuable insights, informing user-centric product strategies and feature development for wearable tech.
- Managed and optimized lab website to ensure seamless user experience, facilitating dissemination of accurate information to public. Implemented user-friendly interfaces, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
- Facilitated participant interviews and collaborated with parents, meticulously collecting data to validate eligibility criteria. Orchestrated stress tests and biometric measurements, leveraging human-centric methodologies to refine user personas and inform product decisions.
Intern
Medal Fitness
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Tripled audience reach through strategic marketing initiatives, expanding brand visibility and user engagement.
- Conducted extensive market research to identify target audience preferences and behaviors, enabling data-driven decision-making for product enhancements and user experience optimization.
- Executed comprehensive competitor research, analyzing industry trends and user feedback to inform product strategy, ensuring alignment with market demands and user needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science W/ Computing
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Skills
- Product Management
- User Experience Psychology
- C
- Python
- Collaboration
- A/B Testing
- Figma
- Jira
- Data Structures Algorithms
- Neural Networks
Timeline
Product Intern
LigaData Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Student Researcher
CANDY Lab - UCLA
03.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Medal Fitness
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science W/ Computing
University of California - Los Angeles