Highlights
I was interviewed about how to use Critical User Journeys by Randy of The Product Experience, a Mind the Product podcast. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Watch the recording of my keynote keynote at the Pendomonium Mind The Product #mtp conference in Berlin, 2024.
Watch the recording of my talk about how to measure the User Experience using UX metrics at UXCon in Vienna 2023.
Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila
Results-driven UX Research Director with a 20+ year track record of building scalable, inclusive teams across global contexts. Dedicated to ethical research practices, delivering actionable user insights, and cultivating talent through a coaching-focused leadership style. Proven ability to craft user-centric products that resonate with diverse audiences.
Currently leading a diverse UX Research team of 25+ professionals across Google Play (North America and Europe). Proven success in building and scaling high-impact research teams throughout Google (Cloud, Advertising, YouTube). Prior experience establishing and managing the HCI research lab at the University of Basel.