Professional Summary
Junior UX Researcher with a degree in Human-Computer Interaction and practical experience conducting generative and evaluative research. Skilled in moderating user interviews, running usability tests, and translating qualitative evidence into clear design recommendations.
Professional Experience
Rheinaue Digital GmbH
Cologne, Germany
Junior UX Researcher
Apr 2026 – Present
- Conducted 18 semi-structured user interviews and moderated usability testing sessions for web self-service portals.
- Synthesized qualitative findings into actionable journey maps and thematic affinity boards for cross-functional product squads.
- Organized participant recruiting and screening pipelines, reducing study lead time by five days.
Working Student UX Research
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026
- Assisted senior researchers in preparing testing protocols, screener surveys, and unmoderated usability scripts.
- Transcribed and coded video recordings of 24 usability test sessions to identify critical friction points.
Novasphere Media Lab
Cologne, Germany
UX Research Intern
Sept 2024 – Feb 2025
- Executed remote unmoderated tree testing and card sorting exercises across 80 participants to evaluate navigation clarity.
- Drafted summary slide decks and video highlight reels to present usability findings to UI designers and product managers.
Education
TH Köln
Bachelor of Science · Human-Computer Interaction and Media Informatics · Cologne, Germany · 1.4 · Oct 2023 – Aug 2026
Completed a bachelor thesis focusing on usability benchmarking and qualitative evaluation methods for cross-platform self-service workflows.
Coursework included empirical research methods, qualitative interviewing, cognitive ergonomics, and interaction prototyping.
Projects
Civic Transit Feedback Study
Oct 2025 – Feb 2026
- Conducted contextual inquiry and diary studies with 14 community members to identify access bottlenecks.
- Created affinity diagrams and low-fidelity wireframes that informed recommendations adopted by community organizers.
Core Competencies
Usability Testing
User Interviews
Qualitative Data Analysis
Thematic Coding
Card Sorting
Tree Testing
Survey Design
Journey Mapping
Participant Recruitment
Figma
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Associate Usability Analyst
UXPA International · Nov 2025
Volunteering
Köln Student Tech Network
Cologne, Germany · Oct 2025 – Jul 2026
- Academic Peer Mentor
- Mentored incoming media informatics students on research design, usability testing ethics, and study preparation.