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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.
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