Hi, I'm Noël Bankston - UX Research: Proactively solving problems by understanding people
I thrive on translating complex business challenges into actionable research strategies, de-risking product investments and driving measurable improvements. My passion lies in bridging user needs with strategic product vision, especially within enterprise tech domains like AI/ML and Cloud Security.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Zebra Technologies and Google, building a strong foundation in human factors and UX research.
Currently drives multi-year product strategy and innovation in critical tech domains like Cloud Security and AI/ML.
Can provide strategic insights on user research for complex product domains and guide the integration of AI into research workflows.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Human Factors
Began as a Human Factors Engineer and UX Researcher, building a strong user-centric foundation.
✦ Human Factors
✦ UX Research
✦ Product Development
Leadership in Service Design
Managed UX teams, focusing on service design to enhance user experiences in enterprise solutions.
✦ UX Management
✦ Service Design
✦ Team Leadership
Strategic Research Leadership
Currently driving multi-year product strategy and innovation in critical tech domains like Cloud Security and AI/ML.
✦ UX Research Lead
✦ Product Strategy
✦ AI/ML
✦ Cloud Security
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Foresight Architect
Translating ambiguity into strategic product direction.
✦ Shapes multi-year product visions in complex domains.
✦ De-risks investments with focused, problem-solving research.
✦ Identifies user needs to guide measurable product improvements.
Research Methodologist & Innovator
Pioneering advanced UX research techniques.
✦ Develops AI-powered methods for scaling research efforts.
✦ Masters mixed-methods: from ethnography to A/B testing.
✦ Facilitates participatory design for cross-functional roadmapping.
Domain Expertise Navigator
Deep understanding of critical enterprise technology landscapes.
✦ Expertise in Enterprise Cloud, AI/ML, Security, and Trust & Safety.
✦ Navigates regulatory compliance and privacy considerations.
✦ Applies user-centered design to enterprise hardware and software.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with peers to discuss emerging research methodologies.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor aspiring UX researchers.
✦ Discovering innovative product development strategies in enterprise tech.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic insights on user research for complex product domains.
✦ Share best practices for integrating AI into research workflows.
✦ Offer guidance on translating user needs into product roadmaps.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify leaders in AI ethics and responsible AI development.
✦ Find collaborators for cross-company research initiatives.
✦ Connect with communities focused on enterprise-scale privacy solutions.