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Lou Knudsen has a diverse work experience in the tech industry. They started their career as a Senior Customer Service Representative at Trade Me in 2012. After two years, they transitioned into a role as a UX Researcher & Consultant at the same company. In 2019, they took on the position of Senior UX Researcher at Trade Me, before moving to Xero in 2020 as a Senior Design Researcher. They later became the Lead Design Researcher at Xero and held this role until 2022. Following that, they worked as a Strategic UX Research Consultant at UsabilityHub for a brief period of time. Currently, they are working as a Junior Engineer at Hnry, starting in 2023.
Lou Knudsen's education history begins in 2001 when they attended the Southern Institute of Technology. During their time there, they pursued a National Diploma in Hospitality Management, with a focus on Hospitality Administration/Management. This program lasted until 2003.
In 2015, Lou Knudsen attended Massey University, where they studied a specific paper called "Psychology as a Social Science." This paper allowed them to delve into the field of Psychology and gain a comprehensive understanding of its social aspects.
In 2019, Lou Knudsen participated in a training course called "Usability and UX-Foundation Certification (CPUX-F)" at Bunnyfoot. This course helped them acquire skills in Usability and User Experience (UX), enhancing their knowledge in this area.
Most recently, in 2023, Lou Knudsen attended Dev Academy Aotearoa, where they pursued a New Zealand Certificate in Applied Software Development (Level 6). This program focused on Full Stack Software Development, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in this field.
Hnry
Being self-employed can be tough - all the tax and compliance obligations can make it feel complex and daunting. It doesn't need to be that way. Hnry is a managed service for self-employed contractors and freelancers, providing Invoicing, Tax and Insurance services - Hnry takes care of all your compliance, so you know it is getting done properly. Hnry makes it simple to be self-employed. When you sign up, you no longer need an accountant or accounting software, you don't need to calculate or make tax payments any more, you don't need to try and get the best deals on your professional insurances - we do it all for you. It doesn't matter what sort of work you do, or how often you work. Just tell us who you've worked for and how much they owe, and we'll invoice them, make all your tax obligations and pass what's yours on to you. What you get paid is yours to keep! You retain all the control and remain fully independent, and you get the confidence that all your tax and compliance is taken care of, so you can focus on doing what you do best.