I design to make users happy
I believe that the best experiences are shaped through research, collaboration, and by listening to users. I am passionate about doing things right and advocating for simplicity. When working on a project I define requirements from stakeholders, create wireframes, and work with developers to implement solutions. Outside of work you can find me hanging out at my home in Houston, TX or gaming online.
Michael NElson
Experience
2020
Access Sciences
User Experience Designer
Worked as the UX Designer on a document management system redesign for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Job responsibilities consisted of designing the UI and building the wireframe/prototype.
2019-2020
Healthlabs & Raven
2015-2019
DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS
User Experience Designer
Designed and tested websites, mobile apps, intranets, and scanner software for a group of start ups. Job responsibilities included UX design, information architecture, graphic design, user research, prototyping, and project management.
User Experience Analyst
I helped make websites and software at Direct Energy Business more user friendly through analysis, research, and design. I worked with developers, marketing, and business teams to complete projects and enhance systems.
2013-2015
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
2014
AJI SOFTWARE
Graduate Assistant / Lab Manager
Managed the psychology research and usability testing lab, set up lab equipment and software, taught students software programs, and assisted psychology professors with research projects.
User Experience Design Intern
Worked with developers and designers to create user-friendly software designs through client interviews, wireframing, and usability testing. Wrote articles relating to the user experience field for the company’s blog.
2011
HENDRIX COLLEGE
2011
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Research Assistant
I worked closely with Dr. Leslie Zorwick on social psychology research studies examining female gender stereotypes. I helped develop research ideas, ran participants in the research studies, and analyzed data.
Research Assistant
Ran participants for research conducted in Dr. Bradley C. Love’s psychology lab
Programs
Abstract
Adobe Creative Suite
Axure
Balsamiq
Camtasia
Figma
GIMP
Marketo
Marvel
MS Office Suite
Sitecore
Sketch
Snagit
SPSS Statistics & Analytics
Team Foundation Server
Usabilityhub.com
UXpin.com
UX & Business
UX Design
Usability Tests
Remote Tests
User-Centered Design
Agile Development
Prototyping
Wireframing
Sketching
Interviewing
User Research
Guerrilla Research
Personas
Task Flows
Card Sorting
Competitor Analysis
Heuristic Evaluation
Project Management
Independent Research Projects
SKILLs
INTERESTS
FOOD
I'm always open to good food or new restaurants. Did someone say tacos?
Traveling
When I find time I like to travel. My next goal is Oktoberfest in Germany.
Gaming
I am an avid gamer. Right now I play Fortnite and League of Legends.
TV
I love keeping up with my favorite shows. Ted Lasso is a new favorite!