Yann Riche🇺🇸

About Yann Riche

Principal UX Researcher at Salesforce

Hello! I'm Yann, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX) design. With 15 years of hands-on experience at industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta, I've had the privilege of contributing to a diverse range of products, from innovative developer tools to cutting-edge consumer hardware.

My passion lies in Product Research and Design, where I specialize in UX Design, Interaction Design, and Customer Experience (CX). I excel in UX Testing, UX Research, and Data Analysis, helping to uncover user needs and drive impactful design decisions. Additionally, I have a strong background in Hardware Design and AI Design, focusing on the intersection of design and technology. I can help you handle tough situations at work, prepare for a promotion, get a new job, or simply help you in your professional growth.

Expertise

Sessions with Yann Riche

• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
• AI x UXR (30 min): How to apply AI to support UXR workflows.
• Resume and Portfolio Preparation (60 min): Three 60min sessions: 1) Detailed resume review and resume strategy 2) Portfolio Review 3) Portfolio rehearsal
• Career coaching (UXR / UXD / PM / ENG) (30 min): In this session, participants will explore essential strategies for ongoing career management tailored to the fields of User Experience Research, User Experience Design, Product Management, and Engineering. The discussion will focus on navigating workplace challenges and identifying effective solutions that promote professional growth. Attendees will gain insights into advancing their careers by leveraging their unique strengths and aligning their skills with industry demands. Together, we will delve into methods for continuous improvement within your current role, ensuring you are well-prepared to seize new opportunities as they arise. By harnessing the expertise of our mentor, who specializes in Product Research, Design, and AI, participants will receive practical advice and actionable steps to enhance their career trajectories and thrive in fast-paced environments. This session is designed to foster an open dialogue

What mentees say

“Yann gave me very concrete, practical feedback on how my background is likely to be interpreted by hiring teams, what level of roles I should realistically target, and where I should focus my efforts next. I especially appreciated how directly he engaged with my resume and current situation rather than giving generic career advice.”

“This was one of the most insightful and helpful mentor sessions I have ever had. I came in wanting to move toward enterprise and internal tools UX, and Yann helped me build a plan for my whole job search. He was very upfront about the market; he said this is the worst UX job market he has seen in 15 years.”

“I had a great time chatting with Yann. He impressed me with his warm and kind personality, solid knowledge of the field, and effective communication skills. I heartily recommend booking a session with him and i am sure you will learn a lot.”