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Hi, I’m Olena

  • I am specializing in B2B SaaS. I’ve been working with tech clients to solve complex issues in B2B SaaS for three years and have developed expertise in CRM, cybersecurity, and manufacturing software. I have strong product intuition and justify my ideas with user needs derived from research.

  • I am a generalist and can effectively lead end-to-end projects. Occasionally, I use my graphic design skills to create custom components, illustrations, or marketing materials. What I enjoy most about my work is uncovering the core problem and developing strategies to create solutions that strike a balance between user needs and business objectives.

  • I believe in fostering collaboration and ensuring clarity throughout the design and development lifecycle. I share research insights when collaborating with product managers and engineers to create a common understanding of the goal. I welcome everyone’s input and create allies with my team members.

  • Recently, I've broadened my horizons by extending my services to non-profits, small businesses, and start-ups. As a result, I developed a comprehensive design system that facilitates efficient collaboration among designers and ensures consistency across products and services for a community of designers. I also designed several websites and interfaces.

  • My goal is to make technology accessible. I find meaning in my work and regularly invest in my professional development by taking courses, attending conferences, collaborating with other designers, and leading workshops for design communities. If you're ready to work, I'm here to help.

Interests

Fitness Enthusiast

I live an active lifestyle and love walking new trails, cycling, running, and teaching various fitness classes at a local gym. Leading my kids by example.

Dancer

I enjoy expressing myself through dance and sharing my knowledge and passion with others. My favorite type is social dancing. Yes, I travel to dance.

Artist

I love drawing, painting, and creating digital art. I am supporting my local community as a graphic designer. Check my Instagram

Growth-Minded Human

I am a founding member of the community of growth-minded designers. Join me

Testimonials

“Olena's energy, dedication, and keen eye for visual design is unmatched. Olena was a pleasure to work with during the BRIDGEGOOD UX Design Apprenticeship. She is a natural team leader, with a genuine passion for UX design. She was easy to talk to, an approachable collaborator, and a creative problem solver during our design sprints. I truly enjoyed working with her this summer - I know she will be a bright and welcoming addition to any team.
Gene Moy (UX Senior Manager at aPriori Technologies )
Alessandra Vargas (MA Visual Communication Student at Royal College of Art UC Davis Design Alum)
"I'm pleased to be able to recommend my colleague Olena without any hesitation. Olena is very motivated and passionate about user research as informing formative design for our very complex B2B application, used by design and cost engineers in manufacturing. I have seen her plan and run user research for discovery and also testing of prototypes, she does a good job of keeping stakeholders in the loop and works well with her partners in product and engineering, as well as our allied services. Her designs consume the actionable insights in her research and she does a good job of building out workflows to fit users' mental model. She brings all her experience and education to the table in tackling all kinds of subject matter, whether it's design for an internal tool, sustainability, or infographic displays of engineering information. I have high expectations for her future leadership in our industry."