Top Talent like Biana are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Biana Gorelik

User Researcher
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Researcher | Data Science Expert
With a robust educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education from New York University and specialized training in Applied Data Science from MIT Professional Education, this professional brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of UX research and design. Their experience spans various roles, including UX Researcher positions at BNY Mellon | Pershing, Edward Jones, and Capco, where they utilized data science techniques and lean startup methodology to enhance user experiences and product designs. As a Freelance UX Researcher/Designer, they continue to support small businesses with user-centered design and content creation. Their technical skills are complemented by hands-on experience in front-end web development and user experience design, acquired through courses at General Assembly.

Work History

F

Freelance UX Researcher/Designer

FreelanceWorking on a number of small projects and freelance activities helping small businesses with website design, user-centered design, and content creation.
B

UX Researcher

BNY Mellon | PershingMay 2023 - Oct 2023 • 6 mosUtilized data science techniques to analyze user behavior, preferences, and engagement, contributing to data-informed design decisions and improving product personalization and engagement. Performed and synthesized user research for various functionalities across the client product suite. Main objective revolves around the UI refresh of core functionalities such as account opening, asset movement, and enterprise reporting. Research activities are expected to discover problems, and opportunities and validate the product design direction in each area. Operated using lean startup methodology.
E

UX Researcher

Edward JonesDec 2022 - Mar 2023 • 4 mosConducted quantitative analysis and user research activities to improve the proprietary enterprise financial product suite. Synthesized findings from usability testing and data analysis, providing actionable recommendations for product design improvements. Partnered with cross-functional teams, utilizing lean startup methodology to prioritize and conduct user research. Collaborated with product managers and designers to iterate on designs and deliver effective solutions to customers.
C

UX Researcher

CapcoNov 2019 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosSpecializing in user research, business analysis, and project management, worked on a variety of projects in retirement planning, wealth planning and management, European banking, life insurance, and customer experience management. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create personas and prototypes that were instrumental in winning work with two major financial institutions. Conducted user research, consisting of extensive demographic research, user research, and competitor research. Prepared documentation and presented findings to design and finance teams. Led UX Copywriting practice, ensuring consistency in language and messaging. Supported creation of strategic execution roadmaps for transforming advice platform: Conducted sessions with external vendors to gather cost & time estimates, produced project timelines, sequenced and prioritized Epics & Features, and supported content creation. Assisted with developing four options for the leadership to consider - which included using external vendors capabilities vs. building capabilities in-house, with and without restrictive funding.
D

UX Design Consultant

Douglasware, LLC.Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosCreated wireframes and prototypes for iQuantibly, an online management system for nonprofit organizations, utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Sketch. Designed user experience for account creation and user flow. Conducted interviews to understand user needs for a resource website for a religious organization, created multiple iterations of wireframes and prototypes, and coded wireframes using HTML/CSS and Javascript. Conducted user interviews, formed insights and persona, created wireframes, and prepared usability testing documentation for Our.ly, a time-blocking app. Created user journey and key wireframes using Sketch and inVision, and coded wireframes using HTML/CSS and Javascript.

Education

M

MIT Professional Education

Applied Data Science
N

New York University

Masters Degree, Mathematics Education, grades 7-12
R

Rutgers University

Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
G

General Assembly

Front-End Web Development (PT)
G

General Assembly

User Experience Design (Immersive)

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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UX Researcher | Data Science Expert
With a robust educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education from New York University and specialized training in Applied Data Science from MIT Professional Education, this professional brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of UX research and design. Their experience spans various roles, including UX Researcher positions at BNY Mellon | Pershing, Edward Jones, and Capco, where they utilized data science techniques and lean startup methodology to enhance user experiences and product designs. As a Freelance UX Researcher/Designer, they continue to support small businesses with user-centered design and content creation. Their technical skills are complemented by hands-on experience in front-end web development and user experience design, acquired through courses at General Assembly.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Biana are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Biana Gorelik

User Researcher
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

F

Freelance UX Researcher/Designer

FreelanceWorking on a number of small projects and freelance activities helping small businesses with website design, user-centered design, and content creation.
B

UX Researcher

BNY Mellon | PershingMay 2023 - Oct 2023 • 6 mosUtilized data science techniques to analyze user behavior, preferences, and engagement, contributing to data-informed design decisions and improving product personalization and engagement. Performed and synthesized user research for various functionalities across the client product suite. Main objective revolves around the UI refresh of core functionalities such as account opening, asset movement, and enterprise reporting. Research activities are expected to discover problems, and opportunities and validate the product design direction in each area. Operated using lean startup methodology.
E

UX Researcher

Edward JonesDec 2022 - Mar 2023 • 4 mosConducted quantitative analysis and user research activities to improve the proprietary enterprise financial product suite. Synthesized findings from usability testing and data analysis, providing actionable recommendations for product design improvements. Partnered with cross-functional teams, utilizing lean startup methodology to prioritize and conduct user research. Collaborated with product managers and designers to iterate on designs and deliver effective solutions to customers.
C

UX Researcher

CapcoNov 2019 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosSpecializing in user research, business analysis, and project management, worked on a variety of projects in retirement planning, wealth planning and management, European banking, life insurance, and customer experience management. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create personas and prototypes that were instrumental in winning work with two major financial institutions. Conducted user research, consisting of extensive demographic research, user research, and competitor research. Prepared documentation and presented findings to design and finance teams. Led UX Copywriting practice, ensuring consistency in language and messaging. Supported creation of strategic execution roadmaps for transforming advice platform: Conducted sessions with external vendors to gather cost & time estimates, produced project timelines, sequenced and prioritized Epics & Features, and supported content creation. Assisted with developing four options for the leadership to consider - which included using external vendors capabilities vs. building capabilities in-house, with and without restrictive funding.
D

UX Design Consultant

Douglasware, LLC.Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosCreated wireframes and prototypes for iQuantibly, an online management system for nonprofit organizations, utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Sketch. Designed user experience for account creation and user flow. Conducted interviews to understand user needs for a resource website for a religious organization, created multiple iterations of wireframes and prototypes, and coded wireframes using HTML/CSS and Javascript. Conducted user interviews, formed insights and persona, created wireframes, and prepared usability testing documentation for Our.ly, a time-blocking app. Created user journey and key wireframes using Sketch and inVision, and coded wireframes using HTML/CSS and Javascript.

Education

M

MIT Professional Education

Applied Data Science
N

New York University

Masters Degree, Mathematics Education, grades 7-12
R

Rutgers University

Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
G

General Assembly

Front-End Web Development (PT)
G

General Assembly

User Experience Design (Immersive)

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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