Altay Sendil

Principal UX Researcher

Altay Sendil is an experienced professional in UX research and design, currently serving as Principal UX Researcher at Function Health since April 2025. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and design, Altay has held various roles, including Principal Researcher at Pinterest, where contributions focused on mixed methods UX research for innovative projects, and Lead Human Centered Design Researcher at IDEO from 2008 to 2013. Previous experience includes health promotions graphic design at Arizona State University's Health and Wellness Center, design-build mechanical engineering co-op at McKenney's, and corporate identity consulting at Grayarea Design SF. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design and a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, along with a Master of Science in Design from Arizona State University.

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