Frankie Tam🇺🇸
UX Researcher at User Research International
About Frankie Tam
UX Researcher at User Research International
Hello! I'm Frankie, a dedicated UX Researcher with a Ph.D. in Educational Communication and Technology and over a decade of experience spanning gaming, EdTech, and both consumer and enterprise products. My expertise lies in user experience research, where I thrive on transforming insights into actionable strategies that enhance user satisfaction and product success.
As a mentor, I am particularly passionate about guiding individuals through career transitions, especially those moving from academia to industry. My goal is to empower researchers to think strategically about their contributions and the impact they can make in the field.
I can assist you with a variety of challenges, including:
Navigating your UX research career path Successfully transitioning from a Ph.D. program to the industry Crafting compelling portfolios and resumes
Expertise
Sessions with Frankie Tam
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“Frankie was highly knowledgeable and introduced me to different possible paths and options, which gave me a much clearer perspective.”
“Amazing experience, as always! We continued reviewing my portfolio, and I now have a much clearer idea of how to revise it. I’ll work on the revisions and schedule another session afterward to review the updates, discuss how the revisions are working, and talk through the next steps. Thank you so much, Frankie!”
“Frankie was amazing!. He shared deep insights into UXR and the broader industry landscape, and gave me a lot of practical advice on how to better position myself as a candidate. Our conversation helped me understand the field more clearly and gave me a much more concrete path for my job search.”