Hi, I'm Walky Goode - Head of UX Research @ Amazon / Ex-Google 🎯 Driving Product Innovation with Scalable Research Strategies 📊 Passion for Inclusive Design & Ethical AI 🤝 Team Builder & Mentor 🎓 PhD, Cognitive Psychology
I thrive on transforming products by building scalable UX research functions that drive strategic innovation. My passion lies in uncovering deep user insights through cognitive psychology, making research a strategic advantage, and mentoring teams to develop leadership potential.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Human Factors International, honing core usability and research skills.
Drives product innovation and growth by building scalable UX research functions at Amazon and Google.
Can provide strategic guidance on scaling UX research functions and integrating research into product development.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational UX Expertise
Began career honing core usability and research skills at Human Factors International.
✦ Usability Analyst
✦ Course Instructor
Driving Product Impact at Scale
Led UX research initiatives at Google, influencing global ad products and user satisfaction.
✦ UX Lead
✦ Product Innovation
Strategic Leadership at Amazon
Currently shaping UX research and design strategy as a Senior Manager at Amazon, focusing on scalable frameworks.
✦ Senior Manager
✦ Amazon
✦ Scalable Frameworks
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Research Architect
Building frameworks for impactful user insights.
✦ Developed scalable UX research strategies at Amazon and Google.
✦ Translated complex user data into actionable product strategies.
✦ Ensured research directly influences product innovation and growth.
Inclusive Design Advocate
Championing ethical AI and accessible user experiences.
✦ Passion for inclusive design principles.
✦ Focus on ethical considerations in AI development.
✦ Ensuring technology serves diverse user needs.
Team Growth Enabler
Cultivating collaborative environments and nurturing talent.
✦ Mentored numerous team members into leadership roles.
✦ Built collaborative environments where insights drive decisions.
✦ Fostered a culture of continuous learning and development.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in ethical AI and inclusive technology.
✦ Exploring new opportunities to drive product innovation through research.
✦ Sharing best practices for building high-impact UX research teams.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling UX research functions.
✦ Offer mentorship on developing impactful research strategies.
✦ Share insights on integrating research into product development cycles.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in responsible AI.
✦ Connecting with innovators in cross-industry research applications.
✦ Discovering opportunities for collaboration on user-centric initiatives.