Glad Beltran has a diverse work experience in the field of user experience design. They started their career in 2008 as an IT Documentation Intern at Home Diagnostics, where they supported the IT department in audit and documentation management. In 2009, they joined STARLIMS Corporation as an Associate Validation Analyst, leading software validation projects and coordinating between developers, testers, and QA.
In 2011, Glad became a Technical Writer at Abbott Informatics and received recognition for improving user manual quality and conducting a usability study. They then transitioned to the role of User Experience Designer at Marquette University in 2017, where they contributed to the creation of an interactive website prototype and conducted a content audit.
From 2017 to 2018, Glad worked as a User Experience Designer at Applied Technical Systems and collaborated with the design team to deliver a prototype of a React library documentation site. They completed comparative analysis and led remote design studio activities.
In 2018, they joined the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce as a User Experience Designer, working on a bilingual community survey website. In this role, they conducted content usability sessions with a diverse range of participants and ensured survey content was relatable.
In 2019, Glad had two roles simultaneously. They worked as a UX Research Resident (Contract) at Abstract, where they completed a user research project and contributed to the design process. They also started as a User Experience Designer at Frontline Education, initially working in a junior position and eventually becoming a Senior User Experience Designer.
Overall, Glad Beltran's work experience demonstrates their expertise and proficiency in user experience design and their ability to contribute to various projects and teams.
Glad Beltran completed a Diploma in User Experience Design and Technology from Center Centre from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, Glad attended Florida International University, where the field of study was English Language and Literature, General. However, the specific degree earned from Florida International University was not provided.
March, 2023 - present
May, 2019