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Nyla Warren

Atlanta

Summary

UX Designer and Researcher with experience leading user-centered research, usability testing, and prototype development for government and enterprise training systems. Skilled in translating user needs and research findings into intuitive design solutions through wireframing, interaction design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

UX Designer/Researcher

Sonalysts, Inc.
Waterford, CT
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Led UX research and prototype development for government training systems supporting organizations including the Space Force and Navy.
  • Conducted usability testing, user interviews, and interaction events to identify user pain points and improve overall user experience.
  • Created wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD, and Balsamiq.
  • Collaborated with developers, statisticians, and human factors teams to design intuitive, user-centered solutions.
  • Presented research findings and design recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Earned Top Secret Clearance to conduct on-site government research and testing.

Selected Projects

  • Space Force: Led user interaction events and usability testing for satellite training operations, contributing to implementation of customizable mission features.
  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA): Designed wireframes for a mobile and web platform used by first responders to detect radiation and supported UAT validation.
  • NASA: Facilitated targeted ideation and UX research sessions focused on future aviation growth and flight rule concerns.

Revenue Operations Analyst

Procure Analytics
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • Designed Power BI dashboards and Excel reports to communicate operational insights and performance metrics.
  • Translated complex data into clear, user-friendly presentations for stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Collaborated across departments to support reporting accuracy, process improvements, and business operations through Salesforce.

Information Architecture Intern

Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed and updated a linguistics department website as part of the MI-COVID Diaries Project.
  • Improved website functionality and user experience using Squarespace and content management tools.

Education

Bachelor's - Experience Architecture (UX Design)

Michigan State University
06-2021

Skills

  • UX/UI Design
  • UX Research & Usability Testing
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Figma
  • HTML & CSS
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Timeline

Revenue Operations Analyst

Procure Analytics
03.2024 - 11.2025

UX Designer/Researcher

Sonalysts, Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2023

Information Architecture Intern

Michigan State University
06.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor's - Experience Architecture (UX Design)

Michigan State University