Ted McCarthy is a user research expert who has a passion for combining international development and technology to enhance access to internet connectivity in emerging markets. With a diverse background spanning over a decade in research and recruitment in over 15 countries across 5 continents, Ted brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as a User Experience Researcher at Google. His portfolio includes extensive work in MENA & SE Asia where he has learned from hard-to-reach populations, and he is proficient in several languages, including Turkish, Spanish, and German. Ted also has a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical and Health Informatics from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Information Analysis and Retrieval from the University of Michigan - School of Information.