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Kayla Murkison

User Experience Researcher

Security Business Group

Hi! My name is Kayla. I'm a UX Researcher working for Cisco in the Bay Area, California. I have been a full-time employee for 1 year. Previously, I was a UX Research intern. My path to UX Research is a bit untraditional. I started my journey in 2021 with a UX bootcamp where I learned the fundamentals of UX Research and design. This helped me build a solid foundation which led me to opportunities doing some contract work before interning at Cisco. Before entering into the UX field, I worked in youth development for a number of years. This experience allowed me to practice empathy and problem solving in diverse situations which in turn made the transition to UX research feel natural. Recently, I completed my Masters degree in Data Analytics. My hope is to use my degree to enhance the quality and strength of my research by implementing quantitative methods as well as qualitative.

January 14, 2025

WE ARE CISCO

Exploring Cisco: A Strengths-Based Approach to Discovering Who We Are

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Kayla M. and Phil M., UX Researchers, share insights and values that drive their team's success and culture and how that makes working at Cisco so special.