Sofya Savkina

Sofya Savkina is a senior experience research professional currently working as Sr. Experience Research Manager at Bixal, a position she has held since October 2024.1 With a background in UX research and design, Savkina has over a decade of experience in the field.

Career Progression

• Sr. Experience Research Manager at Bixal (October 2024 - Present)
• Experience Research Manager at Bixal (November 2021 - October 2024)
• Lead UX Researcher at Bixal (May 2021 - November 2021)
• UX Research Lead at Bixal (February 2020 - April 2021)

Prior to Bixal, Savkina worked at ICF Next as a UX Analyst and held various roles in UX research and design at companies such as Ventera and EastBanc Technologies.1

Expertise

Savkina specializes in:

• Establishing UX research processes
• Providing coaching and mentoring to UX researchers
• Visualizing research data to highlight challenges and priorities
• Practicing human-centered design
• Building trusting relationships with clients
• Bringing cross-functional teams together for digital product creation

Education and Certifications

• Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Ural State University
• Associate's degree in Visual Communication / Graphic Design from Prince George's Community College
• Various certifications in UX, including from Nielsen Norman Group and the Interaction Design Foundation1

Savkina is known for her focus on creating inclusive, equitable, and accessible solutions through actionable insights and informed decision-making.1