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I'm a UX Researcher and Designer based in California. I strive to build immersive and beautiful web applications through carefully crafted user-centric design.
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Brian R Leay
UX Research & Design
Based in California

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Product Research & Designer
Hi, my name is Brian Leay and I am a UX Researcher and Designer based in San Luis Obispo, California. With over 7 years of experience in the field, I've honed my skills in scoping projects, identifying deliverables, and presenting research findings in a meaningful way. My proficiency in UX tools like UserZoom, Qualtrics, Sketch, and Figma and my familiarity with front-end technologies such as React.js and Typescript make me a versatile candidate.
Name
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Brian Leay
Phone
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+1 (805) 259 7157
Email
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brian@brianleay.com
Experience
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7+ years
Roles
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Direct Hire, Contract
Language
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English
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2022 - 2023
Senior UX Researcher
Peggy AI
As a Senior UX Researcher at Peggy AI, I managed multiple projects, created user-centered deliverables, and moderated qualitative & quantitative activities.Moderated and facilitated qualitative activities such as stakeholder interviews, such as, 1:1 user tests.
2021 - 2022
Full Stack Software Engineer
Onramp Payment
I developed a RESTful API using Golang, enabling seamless connectivity between the frontend staff tool and our database, ensuring efficient data retrieval, updates, and management for an optimized user experience.
2019 - 2020
Senior UX Researcher & Designer
AI Music
Assisted in the development and delivery of the product’s user experience and interface design. Spearheaded research and coordinate with developers to deliver features. Hit critical milestones and goals with the product owners and department heads on the dev roadmap. 
2017 - 2019
UX Designer
Canon
Collaborated with product management and engineering to define and implement solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience on a B2B website for marketing to large clients. Designed and executed studies that addressed novel research questions on both behavior and attitudes.
2023
React Native Developer
ZTM Online Course
React Native Developer course was a comprehensive course designed to help developers build cross-platform mobile applications using the React Native framework.
2021
Cert Full Stack Software Engineer
California Polytechnic State University
Intensive coding camp focused on how to deploy code and collaborate with other developers.Learned Front End & Back End development skills. Worked with languages, such as, HTML, CSS, Javascript, & Node.js
2011 - 2013
Cert Mobile App UX and UI Course
Udemy Online Course
Course instructed on navigation of your app, layout design, design principles, colors and fonts. Course covered 10 hours of material.
2015 - 2018
Construction Design, Surveying and Planning
‍West Suffolk College, UK
Develop knowledge and understanding in a range of core elements that underpin the Construction industry. 
Figma
75%
Adobe XD
85%
Sketch
45%
Prototype
70%
UX Research
95%
React JS
70%
Golang
55%
WIrframe
90%
Favorite Food
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Poke
It just taste so fresh
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Kimber, Matcha and Powder
I love my cats
Activites
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Motorcycles
Riding helps me feel grounded
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Photography
I love documenting places I go

Testimonials

Clents Feedback

"I couldn't be happier with Brian. He was very supportive and knowledgeable, and helped us navigate a complex process with ease."
Trish T
Team Leader at Edward Jones Digital Division
"Brian is a very talented designers who brings his heart and soul into what he does. He was committed to delivering great outcomes and in tight timeframes which was a really reassuring members of our team. Working with Brian was a pleasure and he would be a valuable asset to any team"
Joanna L
Director of Product People Consulting Ltd
"I was impressed with Brian's ability to conduct comprehensive user research and deliver actionable insights that helped us improve our digital offerings and better meet the needs of our audience"
Melissa S
Head of UXR of Cross Country Health