Bill Barnert

Bill Barnert is a retired User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI) / Interactions Designer & Adjunct Professor with a strong software technical background. He has a reputation for creating leading-edge designs for early mobile and tablet apps and interfaces, along with designing, facilitating, and analyzing usability tests.

With an educational background that includes an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Tufts University and a ScB in Computer Science Engineering from Brown University, Bill is well-versed in the technical and human aspects of design.

Throughout his career, Bill has held various roles at reputable organizations, including being a Former Co-Chair at the City of Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, User Experience Designer at Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS.com), Adjunct Professor at Lasell College and Tufts University, Sr. User Experience Designer at Cisco, Acting Director at SpeakOUT, and Commissioner at the City of Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, among others.

Some of Bill's specialties encompass UX Design, UI Design, Interactions Design, Usability Testing & Evaluation, and complex problem-solving with elegant solutions. His experience spans across different sectors, from working as a User Experience / Interaction Designer at Iron Mountain to Freelance work, and from being a Senior User Experience Designer at Tap 'n Tap to working at IBM Rational in Lexington, MA, and SavaJe Technologies, Inc.

Additionally, Bill has contributed his expertise as a Design Intern at American Institutes for Research, Vice-Chair, Information Director, Steering Committee at BostonCHI, Software Design Engineer at Teradyne, and Software Design Engineer at Instron, highlighting his diverse background in software and design roles.