# Bennie Nkwantabisa

> B.S. Design + M.S. Computer Science @ Stanford | UX Research

Location: Stanford, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/bennienkwantabisa

I'm Bennie, a senior/first-year Master's mixed methods researcher at Stanford currently seeking a Summer 2026 opportunity in product research, UX research, or user research. I have experience in translating data into behaviors and behaviors into insights & impact in formal research & industry settings. I enjoy elevating humanity in insights, crafting community, and finding meaning in disconnected data. 

Looking to do the work I love with people who are passionate about their product, whether that’s at the startup scale or in a large company. Seeking roles in New York City and San Francisco, but open to any location!
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Portfolio: https://www.bennienkwantabisa.com
Email: bnkwa03@stanford.edu

## Work Experience
### Undergraduate Design Peer Advisor @ The Stanford d.school
Jan 2024 – Present | Stanford, California, United States
Co-advised 200+ Design students alongside faculty, including IDEO founder David Kelley). Led 4+ initiatives expanding program visibility and access across the Stanford community.

### Resident Assistant @ Stanford University
Jan 2024 – Present | Stanford, California, United States
Oversaw 255 residents (76 freshmen) in West Florence Moore Hall; managed $100K+ dorm budget and led 25+ creative events (e.g., wellness nights, Disney trip, platonic dating series). Created onboarding media, merchandise, and engagement campaigns to build community. Manage dorm social media.

### Summer Resident Assistant (SRA) @ Stanford Summer Session
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Stanford, California, United States

### Design Research Assistant @ The Stanford Center of Design Research
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Stanford, California, United States
Ran usability tests for robotic and automotive simulators; analyzed eye-tracking data to support sponsored research on driver mind-wandering. Co-authored a published paper and helped prepare materials for CHI and HRI conferences. Designed and tested 8+ mechanical prototypes for ME 108 curriculum, improving clarity and usability in upcoming projects. Gained hands-on experience with Arduino, soldering, and rapid prototyping in Stanford’s Product Realization Lab (PRL).

### UX Research Intern @ Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) Program
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Stanford, California, United States
Conducted 50+ usability tests to support development of a digital tool for early childhood research. Led iterative prototyping in Figma and shipped 5+ UI updates based on synthesized user insights. Partnered with engineers and researchers to align UX strategy with research outcomes.

### Student Intern, Office of Student Engagement @ Stanford University
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Stanford, California, United States
Campus Life and Student Organization & Leadership Development (SOLD) Teams; reviewed $700K+ in student org funding requests; advised on and selected over 150 new student org applications. Planned and promoted 10+ large-scale Cardinal Nights events.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Stanford University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Design
Stanford University

### High School Diploma
Fort Walton Beach High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bennie-nkwantabisa
- Portfolio: https://www.bennienkwantabisa.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13