Stuart Janicki

Stuart Janicki has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as the Head of User Experience at Bud Systems since 2022. In this position, they oversee the user-centric development of new functionality and improvement of existing features while considering technical requirements and design thinking. Stuart has promoted a culture of design thinking within the company, supporting Agile-Delivery Teams through a User Experience Team.

From 2013 to 2022, Stuart worked as the Head of Solution Architecture at POPcomms. Stuart engaged with clients as a trusted advisor, conducting scoping and discovery activities to understand their business requirements and user needs. Stuart facilitated workshops with senior stakeholders and mapped out requirements, proposing recommended solutions and tools that aligned with the needs of the business, sales teams, and customers.

Prior to that, Stuart was a Marketing Consultant at Cloud Direct from 2010 to 2013. Stuart focused on defining and wireframing digital customer experiences, aiming to simplify technical processes and educate customers. Stuart collaborated with sales, support, and account management teams to improve the user journey and enhance customer experience.

Stuart's first professional role was as a Marketing Executive at Intel from 2008 to 2009. There, they conducted product demonstrations and research focused on accessibility technologies for the blind, low-vision, and dyslexic markets. Stuart also managed product testing, documentation, and localization for Intel's health-related products.

Throughout their career, Stuart has demonstrated a strong focus on user experience and design thinking, leveraging their expertise to improve customer satisfaction and drive business success.

Stuart Janicki completed their A Levels in Communication Studies, Law, and Psychology at Palmers College from 2003 to 2005. Stuart then pursued a degree in Marketing Management and Branding at the University of Gloucestershire, graduating in 2010. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained certifications such as "Agile Methods for UX Design," "Psychology of Interaction Design: The Ultimate Guide," "UX Management: Strategy and Tactics," "Get Your Product Used: Adoption and Appropriation," and "How to Create Intuitive Products by Imitating Physicality." These certifications were obtained from institutions like the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) and were completed between 2020 and 2023.