Top Talent like Joanne 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.

Joanne Yang

User Researcher •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
User Experience Researcher at Uber
With a robust background in user experience research and design, I am currently pursuing a degree in Product Design and Development Management at Northwestern University (2024-2026). I hold a Master's degree in Media and Information from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature, Applied Linguistics from National Tsing Hua University. My professional journey includes a pivotal role as a User Experience Researcher at Uber, where I have been instrumental in enhancing products like Uber for Business, Uber Eats, and various internal tools since February 2020. My earlier experiences include UX research internships and consultancy roles at Uber, Spectrum Health, and Midland Tool & Supply. Additionally, I have contributed to academic research as an HCI Researcher at National Chiao Tung University, with findings published in IMWUT.

Work History

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User Experience Researcher

UberWorked on designs for Uber for Business, Uber Eats, Internal Tools, Product Privacy & Accessibility, Customer Support, Conversation AI.
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UX Researcher Intern

UberMay 2019 - Aug 2019 • 4 mosAssisted in conducting user experience research and usability testing for various Uber products.
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User Experience Consultant

Spectrum HealthJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosConducted usability testing and expert reviews of its B2C website committed to 1,600 members.
M

User Experience Consultant

Midland Tool & SupplyJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosConducted usability testing, content testing and customer satisfaction evaluation of its B2B website committed to 500+ customers.
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HCI Researcher, Department of Computer Science

National Chiao Tung UniversityOct 2016 - Sep 2018 • 2 yrsPlanned and conducted rigorous UX research on a mobile tourist map app. (findings published in IMWUT 2018). Led the iterative UX design and research of a mobile location-based social media. (findings published in IMWUT 2020).

Education

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Northwestern University

Product Design and Development Management2024 - 2026
M

Michigan State University

Master's degree, Media and information
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National Tsing Hua University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literature, Applied Linguistics

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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User Experience Researcher at Uber
With a robust background in user experience research and design, I am currently pursuing a degree in Product Design and Development Management at Northwestern University (2024-2026). I hold a Master's degree in Media and Information from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature, Applied Linguistics from National Tsing Hua University. My professional journey includes a pivotal role as a User Experience Researcher at Uber, where I have been instrumental in enhancing products like Uber for Business, Uber Eats, and various internal tools since February 2020. My earlier experiences include UX research internships and consultancy roles at Uber, Spectrum Health, and Midland Tool & Supply. Additionally, I have contributed to academic research as an HCI Researcher at National Chiao Tung University, with findings published in IMWUT.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Joanne 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.

Joanne Yang

User Researcher •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

U

User Experience Researcher

UberWorked on designs for Uber for Business, Uber Eats, Internal Tools, Product Privacy & Accessibility, Customer Support, Conversation AI.
U

UX Researcher Intern

UberMay 2019 - Aug 2019 • 4 mosAssisted in conducting user experience research and usability testing for various Uber products.
S

User Experience Consultant

Spectrum HealthJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosConducted usability testing and expert reviews of its B2C website committed to 1,600 members.
M

User Experience Consultant

Midland Tool & SupplyJan 2019 - May 2019 • 5 mosConducted usability testing, content testing and customer satisfaction evaluation of its B2B website committed to 500+ customers.
N

HCI Researcher, Department of Computer Science

National Chiao Tung UniversityOct 2016 - Sep 2018 • 2 yrsPlanned and conducted rigorous UX research on a mobile tourist map app. (findings published in IMWUT 2018). Led the iterative UX design and research of a mobile location-based social media. (findings published in IMWUT 2020).

Education

N

Northwestern University

Product Design and Development Management2024 - 2026
M

Michigan State University

Master's degree, Media and information
N

National Tsing Hua University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literature, Applied Linguistics

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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