IAN ALEJANDRO HUNTER
Entry-Level User Researcher
ABOUT
I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, having earned a bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science with a focus in Human Psychology and Sociology. I am passionate about User Research and UX, with a significant interest in games as a service models (GaaS). As my interest would suggest, I look forward to a career conducting research primarily (but not exclusively) for game development. I feel that when it comes to video game design, research is a key aspect that can determine whether a game will be a success upon release. I know that through extensive testing and research studies, games will not only play smarter, but will offer an experience that aims to support the most important aspect of the industry, the player.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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GaaS Systems (Games as a service)
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Proficient experience conducting independent UX studies on GaaS; understanding of methods best suited for Gaas systems (see study examples in portfolio).​
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Prototyping (Low Fidelity & High Fidelity)
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Intermediate understanding of prototyping principles; practice with paper prototyping, Figma & Adobe XD collaborative design applications.​
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Design Thinking​​​​
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Advanced level of understanding of design thinking concepts such as prototyping, empathizing, research, ideation, and testing​
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Quantitative Surveys
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Proficient level of understanding and practice of proper quantitative survey methods and implementation.​
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Questionnaires
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Intermediate experience with applications such as Google Forms and Qualtrics to implement questionnaires to large audience pools.​​​​​
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User Interviews
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Proficient experience preparing and conducting user interviews for several products including video game DLC, online games as a service models, and board game/card game prototypes.​
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User Personas/Mapping
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Working familiarity with persona mapping methods for the purposes of product design and game design. Most familiar with creating personas for products surrounding game design and development.​
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Figma & Adobe XD
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Proficient understanding as described in "Prototyping." Working ability with both applications, especially in a team setting.​
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​​Unity
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Intermediate understanding of the game engine as a whole; previous experience with Unity working on small games for a college game design course (see Rogue Reckoning in portfolio).​
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Google Forms & Qualtrics
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Proficient level of understanding and implementation of surveys and questionnaires using both applications.​
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WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2022 - Present
Council Manager, Social Media Manager
Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS)
Work From Home
March 2022 - June 2023
Office Support Associate
University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism
Denton, TX
July 2021 - March 2022
Retail Associate, Social Media Manager
JT Clothiers
Denton, TX
July 2020 - March 2021
Online Order Manager, Shipping Associate, Cashier
Old Navy
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
EDUCATION
2016 - 2021
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science
Focus in Human Psychology and Sociology
Berkeley, CA