Harry Blanchard

Harry Blanchard has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of UX Research and Design. Harry is currently working as a UX Researcher at SundaySky since April 2021. Prior to this, Harry held the role of an Adjunct Instructor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology for over 21 years, teaching courses related to human factors and user interface design.

Harry also worked as a UX Researcher on contract for Randstad Technologies US, where they conducted research for Google Material Design. Harry focused on improving the Material Designer-Developer Experience and designing Google Material Design Components. Harry worked at Randstad Technologies from June 2019 to April 2021.

Before that, Harry worked as a UX Researcher for Verizon on a contract basis at Matlen Silver. Harry conducted fast-cycle research, customer surveys, and formative usability studies for Verizon's OneTalk B2B VoLTE communication product. Harry also worked as a UX designer on smartphone apps and large screen desk phones. Harry worked with Matlen Silver from August 2018 to June 2019.

Harry has also held the position of Human Factors Lead at Leidos, where they led a 4-person UX team for a military command and control system development project. Harry conducted UX research, designed wireframes, wrote style guides, and provided systems engineering support for UI aspects of the project. Harry worked at Leidos from January 2018 to August 2018.

Harry's earlier experience includes working at AT&T for almost 30 years as a Senior Lead UX Researcher. Harry led engineering teams and conducted various UX research and design activities. Harry also worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and as a Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts.

Overall, Harry Blanchard has a strong background in UX research, design, teaching, and leadership roles in both industry and academia.

Harry Blanchard earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut from 1975 to 1979. Harry then pursued further education and obtained a PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 1979 and 1985.