Paula Akemi

UX Research Director at Versett

Paula Akemi has a diverse range of work experience. Paula is currently working at Versett as a UX Research Director and has also held the role of UX Research Lead at the same company. Prior to that, they worked at HandMade as a Senior UX Strategist & Researcher. Before entering the tech industry, Paula worked at Digital House Brasil as a Content and Communication Specialist, where they played a crucial role in launching an ed-tech startup in Brazil. Additionally, they have experience as a Project Manager for Branded Content at Opa!, overseeing the production of various content for digital platforms. Paula also has a strong background in media, having worked as a TV Reporter, Videomaker, Editor, and Producer at TV Globo for nine years. Paula has covered numerous stories within Brazil as well as international assignments. Paula'scareer began at Grupo Abril, where they worked as an intern.

Paula Akemi has an extensive education history. In 2003, they started their Bachelor's degree in Jornalismo at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Sao Paulo, which they completed in 2006. During the same period, they pursued a degree in Comunicação Social at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Sāo Paulo. Additionally, they pursued a Bacharelado in Dupla Licenciatura em Letras - Francês e Português at USP - Universidade de Sāo Paulo between 2003 and 2005.

In 2008, Paula Akemi continued their education and attended the University of the Arts London, where they completed a Postgrad Communications degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2009.

In 2018, they attended Digital House Brasil and acquired a degree in Digital Project Manager, focusing on Business. Furthermore, in 2019, they pursued a short-term course on User Experience (UX) at Digital House Brasil.

Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, Paula Akemi studied at the University of Toronto, where they earned a Master of Information degree with a concentration in UXD (User Experience Design). Paula'sstudies at the University of Toronto encompassed the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, Information Sciences, and UX.

Overall, Paula Akemi's education history demonstrates their diverse and broad range of academic pursuits, particularly in the areas of journalism, communication, languages, and user experience design.

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Timeline

  • UX Research Director

    February, 2023 - present

  • UX Research Lead

    November, 2021

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