A.j. Bikowski

A.J. Bikowski has over 10 years of work experience in various roles within the user experience and design field. Starting in 2008 as an Assistant Design Director for The Daily Gamecock, A.J. then went on to work as a Lead Graphic Designer for the University of South Carolina in 2010. From 2011 to 2012, A.J. worked as a Marketing Coordinator for Back 2 Basics Marketing, LLC, where they operated as a community manager, lead designer, and client manager.

In 2012, A.J. joined Sokal Media Group as a Graphic Designer, where they created brand collateral for automotive clientele and established a stronger design department. They then moved to the YMCA of the Triangle in 2015 as a Senior Graphic Designer, supporting the execution of digital and branding initiatives.

From 2015 to 2018, A.J. worked at Brooks Bell as an Optimization Designer, focusing on enhancing conversion rates through A/B testing and creative conception. They later became a Senior User Experience Designer at the same company, leading and analyzing user research projects.

Since 2018, A.J. has been with Reingold, Inc., starting as a UX Designer and working their way up to Senior Director of User Experience and Optimization. In this role, they lead the user experience team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered strategies and deliverables. They also oversee the UX workstream of projects and provide mentorship for junior teammates.

Overall, A.J. Bikowski has a strong background in user experience, design, and optimization, with a focus on driving results and creating user-centered solutions.

A.J. Bikowski pursued their education with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of South Carolina from 2007 to 2010. During this time, they focused on the fields of Journalism and Mass Communication as well as Visual Communications. Prior to attending the University of South Carolina, A.J. Bikowski also attended James Madison University from 2005 to 2007. However, no specific degree or field of study is provided for their time at James Madison University. In addition to their formal education, A.J. Bikowski obtained a certification in the Optimizely Certified Program Manager from Optimizely in September 2021.