Yusuke Teratani-Ota

About

Curious UX/UI designer passionate about solving complex problems through data-informed decisions. Leveraging my neuroscience research background, I analyze user behavior to identify pain points and create effective solutions. At an agile startup, I've designed 4+ features that streamlined A/B testing for non-technical marketing managers. During my free time, I love to draw, play video games, and testing out new recipes.

Experience

• Junior UX Designer · Game Data Pros, Inc. (GDP)2023-10 –

  Led development of a Figma component library that standardized design system, enhanced visual consistency across all products, and reduced design time by 30%. Designed and shipped 4+ new features for an experimentation platform, enabling marketing managers to personalize ads for player segments and streamline A/B testing workflows. Collaborated closely with engineers and data scientists to design an end-to-end ad preview platform that automated a manual asset assembly process, accelerating campaign launches and reducing operational overhead.

• UX Researcher · Nuubi2023-09 – 2023-10

  Developed a research plan to identify key questions and knowledge gaps critical to guiding product design decisions. Conducted 5 in-depth user interviews and surveyed over 80 students to identify key pain points in their learning experience and better understand study habits. Used Python (pandas, matplotlib) to clean and analyze quantitative data, revealing trends that shaped product design priorities. Synthesized research findings into a stakeholder presentation, translating complex insights into actionable recommendations for the design team.

• Graduate Student · UC Davis2015-09 – 2022-09

  Led multiyear research projects investigating the neural and behavioral mechanisms of memory, from experimental design through data analysis and publication. Taught upper-level neuroscience and psychology courses, adapting instructional methods to support diverse learning styles and improve student engagement. Awarded the competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, providing full funding for tuition and stipend based on research excellence and potential for broader impact.

• Research Assistant · National Institute on Aging (NIA)2014-02 – 2015-07

  Conducted multiple projects to differentiate mouse embryonic stem cells to various types of neurons for therapeutic purposes. Developed new lab protocols to maximize outcomes. Received NIA Scientific Director's Award for best poster presentation at institutional conference.

• Research Assistant · Skidmore College2012-09 – 2013-05

  Conducted an olfactory study to investigate how individuals identify odor mixtures.

• Research Assistant · Skidmore College2012-01 – 2013-05

  Examined the digit ratios of testicular feminized mice (tfm), a mouse model for autism (BTBR), and investigated the effects of testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen on digit ratios using knockout mice.

• Summer Student · The University of Tokyo2011-07 – 2011-07

  Provided assistance in various laboratory tasks including genotyping mice, autoclaving equipment, and preparing agar gels.

Education

• DesignlabUX Academy
• University of California, DavisDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biological Psychology
• DesignlabUX Academy Foundations
• University of California, DavisMaster of Arts - MA, Biological Psychology
• Skidmore CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Neuroscience and Psychology

Similar talent on Pangea

Jacob V.UX/UI Designer & ResearcherDenver, COAshritha A.Master's Student | UX Designer | User ResearcherSaratoga, CAAdvait G.UX & Product Design Professional Specializing in Human-Computer InteractionCupertino, CALinda N.UX/UI Designer | Product | SaaS, B2B, AI, Sustainability, StartupsSunnyvale, CA