Charlee Ning
UX Researcher
Phone:
778 - 680 - 7280
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Education:
B.A. in Psychology (Honours), University of Waterloo
Master of Management, Sauder Business School, UBC
A Bit About Me
I’m a UX Researcher with over five years of experience leading end-to-end research that informs product strategy, design decisions, and long-term vision. I hold a Master’s degree in Management from the Sauder School of Business at UBC and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. Currently, I work at Autodesk, where I help shape the experience of horizontal platform capabilities that connect products and empower users to imagine, design, and create a better world.
My passion for understanding human behavior began at the University of Waterloo, where I worked across three psychology labs exploring topics such as cultural influences on goal formation, context in cross-cultural communication, and the emotional impact of spatial environments through VR research. These early experiences taught me how deeply design and context shape how people think, feel, and interact.
Beyond academia, I’m driven by how technology can enhance everyday life. As a researcher, I strive to be the voice of the user, turning complex insights into clear, actionable guidance that helps teams create products that are useful, usable, and genuinely meaningful.
Thanks for stopping by—feel free to explore my work below or connect to chat about research, design, or the psychology behind great experiences.​
Experiences
November 2021 - June 2023
In my role as a UX Researcher at Loopio, I worked closely with cross-functional teams to pinpoint and outline research areas. I managed both generative and evaluative research projects delivering insights with practical recommendations to key. Additionally, I conducted internal interviews and led workshops to enhance the UX practice and maintain a research repository.
June 2023 - Present
At Autodesk, I lead multi-phase research programs that directly shape product strategy and investment priorities. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilitate participatory workshops to activate insights, while championing research impact through storytelling initiatives like newsletters and podcasts that bring user voices to life.
October 2019 - November 2021
In my role as Research Manager and Team Lead at Exiger Diligence, I utilized my bilingual research abilities to deliver comprehensive due diligence services to financial institutions, government agencies, and Global companies, strengthening their risk mitigation and management initiatives. Additionally, I offered continuous feedback and mentorship to five Research Associates to aid their professional growth at Exiger Diligence and beyond.
January 2019 - April 2019
As a Consultant at BC Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit conservation organization in British Columbia, I led a team of three in creating a comprehensive marketing plan that improved membership retention and attraction for our client. I also organized usability and heuristic evaluation sessions that contributed to enhancements on the client's website.
