Danka Ha

Danka Ha has a diverse range of work experience spanning different roles and industries. Most recently, they are currently working at Later as a Senior UX Researcher, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a UX Researcher at Later from October 2020 to September 2022.

Before joining Later, Danka worked at SAP as a UX Researcher from January 2020 to October 2020. During their time at SAP, they collaborated with software engineers, architects, and PMs on agile execution for the SAP PartnerEdge - Build registration tool. Danka led UX efforts from user research to usability testing and advocated for the importance of User Experience throughout the design process.

Prior to SAP, they worked at the Centre for Digital Media as a UX Researcher and Product Manager from September 2018 to December 2019. In this role, they led diverse projects and development teams, utilizing agile methodologies to maximize efficiency.

Danka also has experience at Facebook, where they worked as an SMB Growth Manager for Workplace from Facebook. Their responsibilities included increasing connectivity and productivity in small- and medium-sized organizations in Vietnam, delivering product demos, and designing workshops on product best practices.

Before Facebook, they worked at Infinto as a Design Researcher and Regional Product Marketing Manager from September 2016 to May 2017. Danka led the redesign of a key financial product in seven APAC markets and launched the first P2P lending platform in Vietnam. Danka also worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Infinto, overseeing the development, launch, and optimization of an online lending service.

Additionally, they have experience at Coc Coc Search Engine and Browser as a Business Development Specialist and Marketing Coordinator, where they covered sales areas, integrated ad campaigns, and conducted market research.

Danka began their career at HETHON Creative Production as a Marketing Coordinator.

Overall, Danka Ha has a strong background in UX research, product management, marketing, and business development in various industries, showcasing their versatility and adaptability.

Danka Ha began their education in 2005 at ORT Technology Lyceum in Kiev, where they studied Information Technology and completed their high school degree in 2008. Danka then attended Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University from 2008 to 2012, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures.

In 2018, Danka enrolled in the Centre for Digital Media, which is affiliated with Simon Fraser University, to obtain a Master of Digital Media degree. Their studies in this field continued until 2020.

Outside of their formal education, Danka has also pursued additional certifications. In January 2020, they obtained a certification in UX Management: Strategy and Tactics from the Interaction Design Foundation (IDF). Danka also completed a certification in Practical Project Management from The Futur in June 2019. There is one additional certification mentioned, titled "How to Interpret UX Numbers: Statistics for UX," but specific details of this certification, such as the obtained month and year, are not provided.