Top Talent like Laith 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.

Laith Ulaby, Ph.D.

User Researcher •
Competitive Analysis
Consumer Behavior
Product Strategy
Usability Testing
Design Thinking
Strategic Planning
Survey Design
User Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Lecturer and Research Director Expert
With a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and a BMA from the University of Michigan, this accomplished professional has a diverse background in academia and industry. Currently, they serve as a Lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Information, where they contribute to the graduate program. Previously, they held the position of Director of Insights at Webflow, leading teams in Product Data Science, User Research, and Insights Operations. Their interim role as Head of Design and Research at Netlify showcased their ability to lead Product Design and UX Research functions. At Udemy, they directed User and Market Research, shaping strategies for a global online learning platform. Additionally, they have taught UX Research Methods at UC Berkeley Extension. Their career reflects a blend of teaching and leadership in research and design, making significant contributions to both educational and corporate environments.

Work History

U

Lecturer

UC Berkeley School of InformationLecturer in the UC Berkeley School of Information graduate program.
W

Director, Insights

WebflowFeb 2022 - Mar 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed the Insights Organization that includes Product Data Science, User Research, and Insights Operations.
N

Head of Design and Research [Interim]

NetlifySep 2021 - Jan 2022 • 5 mosLed the Product Design and UX Research functions at Netlify on an interim/temporary basis.
U

Director, User Research & Market Research

UdemyNov 2018 - Jan 2021 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed the User Research and Market Research functions, for an online learning platform with over 50 million learners, in 65 languages, in more than 190 countries. Helping to develop strategy for both direct to consumer and B2B business lines.

Education

U

UCLA

Ph.D, Ethnomusicology2001 - 2008
U

University of Michigan

BMA1996 - 1999

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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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Lecturer and Research Director Expert
With a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and a BMA from the University of Michigan, this accomplished professional has a diverse background in academia and industry. Currently, they serve as a Lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Information, where they contribute to the graduate program. Previously, they held the position of Director of Insights at Webflow, leading teams in Product Data Science, User Research, and Insights Operations. Their interim role as Head of Design and Research at Netlify showcased their ability to lead Product Design and UX Research functions. At Udemy, they directed User and Market Research, shaping strategies for a global online learning platform. Additionally, they have taught UX Research Methods at UC Berkeley Extension. Their career reflects a blend of teaching and leadership in research and design, making significant contributions to both educational and corporate environments.

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 Laith 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.

Laith Ulaby, Ph.D.

User Researcher •
Competitive Analysis
Consumer Behavior
Product Strategy
Usability Testing
Design Thinking
Strategic Planning
Survey Design
User Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

U

Lecturer

UC Berkeley School of InformationLecturer in the UC Berkeley School of Information graduate program.
W

Director, Insights

WebflowFeb 2022 - Mar 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed the Insights Organization that includes Product Data Science, User Research, and Insights Operations.
N

Head of Design and Research [Interim]

NetlifySep 2021 - Jan 2022 • 5 mosLed the Product Design and UX Research functions at Netlify on an interim/temporary basis.
U

Director, User Research & Market Research

UdemyNov 2018 - Jan 2021 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed the User Research and Market Research functions, for an online learning platform with over 50 million learners, in 65 languages, in more than 190 countries. Helping to develop strategy for both direct to consumer and B2B business lines.

Education

U

UCLA

Ph.D, Ethnomusicology2001 - 2008
U

University of Michigan

BMA1996 - 1999

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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