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Selected human factors engineering and UX research projects demonstrating my approach to creating safer, more usable products.

Additional experience at Insulet, Sony, Apple, and Samsung is available upon request.

J&J MedTech
Medical DeviceFMEAIEC 62366-1

J&J MedTech

Human Factors Engineering for Surgical Devices

Supported task analysis and risk assessment for surgical instruments, applying PCA analysis and FMEA to identify critical use errors. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including regulatory, clinical, and design to mitigate Level 9 severity risks.

Identified critical risk → Formative IFA StudyRead more
SDXD Community
LeadershipCommunityUX Research

SDXD Community

Scaling a Design Community Through UX Research

Applied UX research methodologies to understand and grow the San Diego Experience Design community, doubling membership through data-driven programming and engagement strategies.

2x membership growth (2,500 → 5,000)Read more

Kennedy DeSousa

Human Factors Engineer specializing in medical device usability and regulatory compliance.

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