Took this photo in Da Vin Ci show, Xmuseum, Istanbul.
Took this photo in Da Vin Ci show, Xmuseum, Istanbul.
Hey there! 👋
I'm Sonia, a results-oriented founder with a passion for understanding people and the world. My blend of Industrial Engineering and Psychology background has fueled my journey from building an HR department to becoming a UX designer.
My multifaceted experience sets me apart. From college hustles (selling food, anyone?) to leading our student group as vice president, book club facilitator, content creator, human resource specialist and more, I've embraced diverse roles.
But my exploration goes beyond work. As an avid traveler, I constantly seek new cultures and perspectives. Whether bustling streets or serene nature, every adventure adds a fresh lens to my worldview. ✈️
These experiences, both close to home and abroad, weren't just adventures, jobs or activities; they were opportunities to step into different roles and truly understand the needs and goals from those perspectives. They were empathy bootcamps, letting me see the world through countless lenses.
Despite my 2 years in UX design, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am eager for challenges! Let's leverage our strengths and create something truly remarkable together! 🚀
Work experience
Product Designer & Owner
Mammut Digital, Tehran Nov 2024 - Now
• Designed and launched UI/UX for platforms now used across the entire holding, improving workflow efficiency and reducing support load.
• Facilitated cross-team product processes to ensure releases hit deadlines without compromising quality.
• Collaborated with multiple internal and external clients, translating complex needs into actionable product requirements.
• Audited legacy products, ran user interviews, and redesigned core flows that significantly improved usability and adoption.
UX Designer
Freelance Jan 2024 - Now
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Product Designer
REKAB Tech, Canada, Remote Feb 2022 - Sep 2023
• Started as Assistant Product Designer, showcasing immediate skills and dedication.
• Orchestrated the creation of wireframes and prototypes using Figma, for user testing and laying the groundwork for UI designers.
• Collaborated closely with engineers and designers to refine product designs, resulting in a 15% enhancement in user tests.
• Conducted thorough competitor testing to analyze user flows, helping to build products with unique features based on the market.
• Led the design efforts for a diverse range of B2C and B2B products, facilitating successful demo sessions with potential clients.
• Crafted compelling business presentations, highlighting product value propositions and increasing demo session initiations by 10%.
• Executed functionality testing of final products, significantly reducing errors during demo sessions by 30%.
Employee Experience Specialist
MCI HUB, Tehran Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
• Established the HR department, with one other teammate.
• Streamlined HR processes through visualized flows using Visio, fostering better understanding and accessibility, leading to a 15% decrease in onboarding time.
• Evaluate and iterate on existing and newly created workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• User-Centered Protocols: Implemented efficient onboarding and offboarding processes, reducing turnover by 12%.
• User Research: Conducted one round of one-on-one sessions, identifying problems and possible improvements in the company; similar to user interviews in UX design.
Employee Experience Specialist
VASL Co., Tehran Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
• Established the HR department, crafting it from inception.
• Process Optimization: Iterated and improved recruiting processes, reducing time-to-fill positions by 13%.
• Enhanced clarity and accessibility in HR processes through visually engaging flows designed with Visio. Iterating them based on users feedbacks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Built strong rapport with employees and managers, providing timely and accurate HR reports for informed decision-making.
• User Research: Conducted impactful one-on-one sessions, driving up employee satisfaction and substantially reducing turnover rates.
• Crisis Management: Implemented remote work protocols during the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring seamless operations and employee safety.
• Role Definition: Collaborated with department heads to craft accurate job descriptions, ensuring up-to-date role specifications.
University of Tehran
Sharif University of Technology
• Ranked in the top 0.3% out of 250,000 competitors in the nationwide university entry exam.
• Vice chair of the Sharif University Of Technology Scientific Association of Industrial Engineering.
• Part-time writer for the "Ghanoon magazine".
Amanj Academy
IBM
RadNolan
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)
Cognigy Academy