Omid Farivar

Omid Farivar, also known as "dimo," is a UX (User Experience) Research Consultant and Career Coach at Takimo LLC.13 He has an extensive background in the tech industry, particularly in user experience research and product development.

Professional Background

Omid has worked with several prominent tech companies throughout his career:

• Founded and managed the user experience research team at Discord1
• Led research at Cruise, focusing on consumer experience1
• Worked at Dropbox on the desktop assistant1
• Conducted research at Meta (Facebook) that led to the founding of Facebook Gaming1
• Interned at Blizzard, working on projects like the Battle.net client, Diablo 3, and StarCraft 21

Currently, Omid has transitioned from traditional tech roles to work for himself and his wife. He offers UX research and product consulting services, as well as career coaching through Takimo LLC.13

Education

Omid holds a Master of Science in Information (MSI) from the University of Michigan's School of Information, which he completed in 2012.24

Personal Interests and Achievements

Outside of his professional life, Omid is known for:

• Being a top 5 worldwide competitor and streamer in In the Groove / StepMania1
• Appearing on Games Done Quick, where he played StepMania and raised $100,000 for Doctors Without Borders1
• Having a passion for public speaking, cannabis reform, and deschedulization1

Current Ventures

Omid is involved in several business ventures:

• Offering wedding-related services1
• Planning to open a cat cafe1
• Planning to open a barcade (bar + arcade)1

Omid Farivar's diverse background in user experience research, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit and unique personal interests, has shaped his career into a multifaceted blend of tech expertise and innovative business ventures.