Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson embarked on her career with a background in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering before shifting her focus to human behavior.

With experience as a human factors engineer, she specialized in design thinking to enhance product design processes with an ergonomic approach.

Her professional journey includes roles such as innovation strategist, software product manager, and UX Researcher for Fortune 50 companies.

Katie spent time delving into Ethereum and Blockchain technology before working on AI and LLM projects at Google as a Lead UXR for the Assistant team.

She holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering focused on Cognitive Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.

Throughout her career, Katie has held significant positions at various organizations including PanasonicWELL, Yohana, Google, ConsenSys, EchoUser, and Emerson Process Management, covering roles from Global Head of Research to Human Factors Engineer.

Her diverse experience showcases a deep understanding of human-centered design, innovation management, and UX research across multiple industries.