Matthew Pedraja

Matthew Kyle Pedraja is an experienced professional in UX research and coding instruction, currently serving as a Coding Instructor at Coding With Kids and a UX Researcher at OmniSynkAI. At OmniSynkAI, Matthew conducts competitive analyses and user interviews to enhance understanding of e-commerce platforms, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and analyzes survey data to generate actionable recommendations. As a Qualitative UX Researcher with KidsTeam UW, Matthew engages children in co-design sessions and co-authored a research paper on generative AI's impact on children's self-efficacy. Matthew's background includes roles at Bay Laurel Catering providing customer service, and leadership positions within FASA sa UW where programming and events were successfully organized. Matthew is pursuing a Bachelor's in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington, with prior education at Green River College and Auburn Riverside High School.