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SATENIK ROSTOMYAN

Summary

UX Researcher specializing in qualitative insight, rapid testing, and cross-functional collaboration. I built and scaled a rapid research program that delivers fast, actionable findings without sacrificing rigor. A global, systems-level thinker, I connect patterns across journeys, channels, and markets to transform complex user behavior into clear strategic direction — shaping cohesive, user-centered experiences at scale.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

User Experience Researcher

MILLERKNOLL
REMOTE
09.2020 - Current

Led qualitative research with B2B and retail users—including interviews, usability tests, and surveys—to uncover needs across digital and in-store experiences. Built and scaled a Rapid Research Program enabling agile testing and quick-turn insights without sacrificing rigor. Partnered with designers, PMs, and engineers to ensure research directly informed product strategy and execution.

Impact: Reduced research turnaround time by 75%, accelerating product decisions.Launched a company-wide research repository, increasing insight accessibility and design impact. Fostered strong cross-functional and client relationships, driving alignment and collaboration.

UX RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP

HEALI AI
SANTA MONICA
12.2019 - 09.2020

Led user interviews, remote and in-person usability testing, and survey research in collaboration with the product design team. Designed protocols, recruited participants, and analyzed data using Qualtrics and SPSS to deliver actionable insights.

Impact: Built research infrastructure from scratch, enabling weekly studies on a lean budget. Embedded research into product workflows as the first UX Research hire. Improved product decisions with consistent, insight-driven recommendations.

Market Research Intern

RedSKY STRATEGY
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 09.2019

Conducted customer and stakeholder interviews, ethnographic research, diary studies, and survey analysis in support of mixed-method research projects. Collaborated with analysts on data synthesis and contributed to client workshops and presentations.

Impact:Supported segmentation strategy through qualitative insight and quantitative data analysis.Helped deliver actionable findings that informed client marketing and brand positioning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
06-2015

Master of Science - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

USC
Los Angeles, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Usability testing
  • Qualitative research
  • Survey design
  • User interviews
  • Affinity diagramming
  • User-centered design
  • Card sorting
  • Tree testing
  • Contextual inquiry
  • Heuristic evaluation
  • Journey mapping
  • Customer experience
  • Ethnographic research
  • Customer Journey Research
  • Diary Studies

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Armenian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited

Timeline

User Experience Researcher

MILLERKNOLL
09.2020 - Current

UX RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP

HEALI AI
12.2019 - 09.2020

Market Research Intern

RedSKY STRATEGY
05.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY

UCLA

Master of Science - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

USC
SATENIK ROSTOMYAN