# Tyler Diaz

> Product Designer @ Microsoft

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tylerdiaz

I am a Product Designer with 3+ of experience in research. My research background has made me adept at understanding the underlying issues of my target audience and applying a methodical approach in problem-solving. As a collaborative team member, I’ve developed firm empathy, communication, and facilitation skills. More unique are my abilities to be versatile and adaptable, stemming from the diversity in my experiences.

I decided to pursue a career in Product Design because my interests lie with people and positively impacting their lives. I try to leverage my research background in UX, a multidisciplinary field that emphasizes user research, defining users' needs, and testing validation. I strive to utilize my unique strengths and bring value wherever I go. 

Skills:
- User Research
- Personas
- User Flows
- User Journeys
- Information Architecture
- Mockups
- Wireframes
- Prototypes
- Usability Testing
- A/B Testing
- Visual Design
- Design Systems

Tools:
- Figma
- Sketch
- InVision
- VoiceFlow
- Lucidchart
- UsabilityHub
- HTML/CSS

Check out my Portfolio if you’d like to preview my case studies! If you’d like to get in touch, please reach out!
https://www.tylerjdiaz.com/

## Work Experience
### Product Designer @ Microsoft
Jan 2022 – Present
Office Product Group

### Product Designer @ Microsoft
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
Leap UX Apprentice

### UX / UI Design Intern @ Coffee & Bananaz
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Ideate and design from scratch mobile and desktop interfaces for local business
- Collaborate regularly with Lead Designer and other design interns to maintain design direction
- Perform Usability and A/B testing to validate design decisions
- Coordinate with Content team and developers to ensure proper implementation of assets and site creation

### Associate Scientist @ The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Melville, New York, United States
Executed clinical studies to determine the efficacy of cosmetic products
Drafted protocols and relevant paperwork required for research conduct
Communicated with panelists to record consumer commentary towards products tested
Maintained various study databases, inputting new or missing information
Reviewed study binders in Quality Check process
Oversaw lab inventory and ordered supplies necessary for Clinical department
Trained new team personnel

### Research Assistant @ Tulane University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | New Orleans
Guided participants through procedures for research concerning prejudice and discrimination
Reported and compiled crucial data for future analyses
Discussed related studies, lab status, and data collection in weekly meetings with lab staff

### Researcher @ Tulane University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New Orleans Area
Designed study to test the effect of the suppression or expression of prejudice on change in subjects' mood
Analyzed over 300 participants' surveys on statistical software to determine the statistical significance
Explored pertinent research to inform study hypothesis and surveys

### Volunteer @ Tulane Parenting Education Program
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater New Orleans Area
Monitored interventions and psychological assessments of families involved with Child Protective Services
Developed a color-coded system and electronic library catalog to facilitate book selection for various children's issues

### Class Researcher @ Dr. Rafail's Introduction to Research Analysis
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Tulane University
Composed a report describing the relationship between happiness and numerous variables from the General Social Survey
Performed a Chi-squared test in SPSS to determine variables' connection to general happiness
Conducted a literature review to inform the selection of independent variables for the study

### Research Intern @ Dr. Nancy Frye's Research Lab
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Long Island University
Devised survey questions to measure students' satisfaction with diversity at Long Island University
Produced the Methods section of the article to expound on the study's design
Collaborated with lab leadership to draft and submit an Institutional Review Board (IRB) form
Created a comprehensive literature review on the Values Affirmation exercise, an affirmation of one's personal values and beliefs, and its benefits to students

### Research Intern @ Dr. Geoffrey Goodman's Research Lab
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Long Island University
Prepared and arranged materials pivotal to Dr. Goodman's childcare research in Africa
Formatted an SPSS file to facilitate data entry and analysis


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Psychology, Sociology
Tulane University
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018

### UX Design Certification in User Experience
CareerFoundry
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

### High School Diploma
Regis High School
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/diaz-tyler
- Portfolio: https://tylerjdiaz.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-30