Raina Naidoo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Professional dedicated to enhancing usability through effective site design and system integration. Proven track record in code validation and delivering projects that meet specifications. Skilled in developing innovative strategies that consistently exceed performance targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer (UI/UX)
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Toronto, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Developed software solutions for cancer research data management systems.
- Collaborated with researchers to gather requirements for new applications.
- Implemented testing protocols to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Maintained and updated existing applications to enhance functionality.
- Documented software specifications and user manuals for end-users.
- Trained staff on new software tools and features.
- Increased client website engagement by 20% over two years.
Instructor/ Project Manager
Pyrose: Community Project
Toronto, Ontario
02.2021 - Current
- Led community project for independent game developers, emphasizing best practices in development and design.
- Coordinated with founding members to assess participant skills and learning objectives.
- Developed project management standards, including design documents and asset development protocols.
- Managed five-member team of narrative writer, graphic designer, and two principal programmers for Unity project.
UX Researcher
E INC - EBlock
Toronto, Ontario
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Executed audit of UI to enhance design layout and user flow.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to develop information architecture, user flow, and B2C tone.
- Initiated internal global design system project to standardize company-wide design practices.
- Conducted research and documented ease-of-access guidelines and user archetypes.
- Assisted in 40% conversion rate to new platform
UX Researcher/ Game Designer
Stealth Crypto Startup
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded game design initiatives for blockchain-based battle card game.
- Drafted and presented comprehensive development timeline, integrating marketing and crowdsourcing strategies.
- Collaborated with Blue Isle Studios to establish development cycle and secure investment plan.
- Created wireframes and prototypes to visualize user experience concepts for stakeholders.
Teaching Assistant
UofT's Faculty of Information
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed and executed weekly lesson plans for research-based policy courses.
- Facilitated student discussions and provided academic support during office hours.
- Hosted catch-up seminars for pre-test and pre-exam study and review.
- Achieved 90% approval rating over two years, including during online classes.
- Assisted faculty with course materials and lecture preparation tasks.
- Supported first and second year students in communications and information technology courses.
Junior Accounting Clerk
Mississauga Honda
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Drafted and wrote cheques for internal parts, repair, and used car sales
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate financial records for the accounting department.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures and reconciled account statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and ensured timely disbursement of employee wages.
- Supported audits by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.
Education
Master of Science - User Experience Research and Design
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON11-2020
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications and Multimedia
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON04-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
University of Toronto Mississauga
Mississauga, ON04-2018
Skills
- Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Visual Studio and Jira
- Prototyping and testing protocols
- Agile methodologies and Scrum
- User research and HCI research
- Systems design
- Project management
- User interface design
Affiliations
- Toronto Youth Choir (2017-2019)
- Datsuzoku Choir (2023-present)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Software Developer (UI/UX)
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
07.2023 - Current
UX Researcher
E INC - EBlock
05.2022 - 11.2022
UX Researcher/ Game Designer
Stealth Crypto Startup
04.2021 - 01.2022
Instructor/ Project Manager
Pyrose: Community Project
02.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
UofT's Faculty of Information
01.2019 - 11.2020
Junior Accounting Clerk
Mississauga Honda
09.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Science - User Experience Research and Design
University of Toronto
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications and Multimedia
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
University of Toronto Mississauga