Berkay Gülen

Berkay Gülen, PhD, is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft, where they lead mixed-methods research for the Data Cloud Studio. They previously held roles as a UX Researcher at Google and a Senior UX Researcher at Alaska Airlines, establishing user research practices and driving significant improvements in user satisfaction. Berkay's academic background includes a PhD in International/Global Studies from the University of Washington and a Master's in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London. Their diverse experience also includes conducting research on diplomatic relations and authoring publications on foreign policy challenges.