Noah Khaloo
La Jolla
Summary
Mixed-methods UX researcher with 3+ years of experience studying how users interact with emerging technologies, including voice-AI systems. Skilled in usability testing, qualitative interviewing, A/B testing, and survey design, combined with advanced quantitative analysis in SQL, Python, R, and Excel. Experienced in translating complex research findings into actionable insights that inform intuitive, human-centered design.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher
University of California, San Diego
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and distributed surveys and online experiments to investigate how users interact with voice-AI interfaces, ensuring clear question design, reliable sampling, and actionable insights into user cognition and behavior.
- Combined quantitative (e.g., regression modeling, predictive analytics in SQL, R, and Python) and qualitative approaches (e.g., open-ended responses, user feedback analysis) to uncover key usability patterns and design implications.
- Conducted controlled A/B testing to evaluate the impact of interface and conversational design variations on user engagement, satisfaction, and task success rates.
- Delivered research findings through engaging visualizations and presentations tailored for technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex data into clear, evidence-based design recommendations.
AI Trainer
Open AI
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted structured usability studies and task-based evaluations to assess how users engage with generative AI systems, identifying pain points and opportunities for improved interaction design.
- Applied principles from psychology, cognitive science, and linguistics to evaluate AI model outputs, ensuring responses were contextually accurate, trustworthy, and aligned with user expectations.
- Synthesized qualitative insights and quantitative performance data to inform model refinements that enhanced usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into actionable interface design recommendations, shaping more intuitive and human-centered AI experiences.
Education
PhD - Linguistics
University of California, San Diego
10.2025
BA - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
06.2021
Skills
Research Methods: Mixed-Methods Research Usability Testing A/B Testing Experimental Design Survey Design & Analysis Qualitative Interviews
Data Analysis & Tools: R Python SQL Google Sheets Excel Data Visualization Statistical modeling
Timeline
AI Trainer
Open AI
06.2024 - 10.2025
PhD Researcher
University of California, San Diego
09.2023 - Current
BA - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
PhD - Linguistics
University of California, San Diego
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