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BENCY PAUL

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

UX-focused professional with a background in technical support and user education, experienced in understanding user behaviour, identifying friction points, and translating complex systems into clear, accessible experiences. Previously supported users at ecobee's smart-home platform, contributing frontline insights into usability, onboarding challenges, and real-world product use. Currently completing the Google UX Certificate with a focus on accessibility, inclusive design, and human-centered problem solving.

Work History

PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & UX INSIGHTS

ECOBEE
03.2022 - 2023
  • Served as a frontline user research touchpoint, observing real user behaviour, mental models, and pain points across onboarding, setup, and daily use.
  • Identified recurring usability issues and experience gaps related to navigation, clarity, error handling, and system feedback.
  • Translated complex technical issues into user-centered explanations, reducing cognitive load and improving task completion.
  • Documented patterns in user issues and feedback, contributing insights to internal teams for continuous experience improvement.
  • Assisted users with installation, connectivity, and feature adoption, informing understanding of real-world constraints and edge cases.
  • Contributed to improvements in public-facing help materials and internal documentation to enhance clarity and accessibility.
  • Maintained calm, empathetic communication during high-friction and escalated interactions, supporting positive user experiences.

Education

Google UX Certificate -

01.2026

Advanced Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
01-2020

BTech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
India
01-2017

Skills

  • Qualitative user research
  • User behavior analysis
  • Mental model analysis
  • Journey mapping
  • Friction identification
  • Accessibility-aware design thinking
  • Problem framing
  • Insight synthesis
  • Usability feedback
  • Documentation
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Customer experience analysis

Professional Development

Completing the Google UX Certificate, covering the full UX process including research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Practicing UX thinking by analyzing real-world products, user pain points, and interaction patterns. Strengthening skills in qualitative research, accessibility considerations, and usability evaluation. Applying prior customer experience insights to user-centered design workflows and problem framing.

Timeline

PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & UX INSIGHTS

ECOBEE
03.2022 - 2023

Google UX Certificate -

Advanced Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology

Centennial College

BTech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
BENCY PAUL