Intro
I’m a UX Research Lead with 12 years of experience helping Fortune 500 companies turn ideas into industry-leading platforms. Throughout my career, I’ve built research teams from scratch, shaped product strategies, and led high-impact research across enterprise and consumer applications. My expertise spans qualitative and mixed methods research, driving data-informed decisions that foster alignment and deliver tangible business outcomes. I’ve held key leadership roles at companies like Meta and SAP, where I introduced user-centric practices, enhanced product experiences, and launched innovative solutions. From driving the redesign of Facebook’s App Navigation system to establishing research frameworks at Intuitive Surgical, I’ve consistently empowered cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results. Beyond my work in research, I enjoy mentoring teams, building international user panels, and pioneering programs that elevate product quality. Want to know more details? Download my resume and explore highlights of my past projects!
Why Amir?
Comfortable working with teams with various UX familiarity. From fully staffed UX teams at Meta Inc., to the first ever UX evangelist at Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Deliverables beyond just a deck. Expert in facilitating design sprints, alignment workshops, empathy building sessions, and roadmap discussions to land insights.
Experience with various product maturity, from well-established products like FB Groups to validating early stage ideas like successfully founding BILT.com startup.
Flexible partnership: expertise of outside consultants with benefits of an embedded team member, without the agency overhead.
Autonomy and independence, no need for design or research managers in your team to provide guidance or direction.
Background in design and business, successfully partnering with both design team as well as PM/PMM/BizDev on the path from design to business success.