I'm Elena Yarkova, a UX/UI designer focused on mobile and web applications. I bring experience from healthcare, fintech, and research to create products that are not only usable but meaningful for people. I enjoy translating research insights into intuitive designs and polished interfaces that align with business goals. I love both the research side and the creative process, and I'm eager to join a collaborative team where I can continue growing and shipping solutions that genuinely improve people's experiences across various industries.…

Elena Yarkova

I'm Elena Yarkova, a UX/UI designer focused on mobile and web applications. I bring experience from healthcare, fintech, and research to create products that are not only usable but meaningful for people. I enjoy translating research insights into intuitive designs and polished interfaces that align with business goals. I love both the research side and the creative process, and I'm eager to join a collaborative team where I can continue growing and shipping solutions that genuinely improve people's experiences across various industries.…

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I’m Elena Yarkova, a UX/UI designer focused on mobile and web applications. I bring experience from healthcare, fintech, and research to create products that are not only usable but meaningful for people. I enjoy translating research insights into intuitive designs and polished interfaces that align with business goals.

I love both the research side and the creative process, and I’m eager to join a collaborative team where I can continue growing and shipping solutions that genuinely improve people’s experiences across various industries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Sush labs
September 1, 2025 - Present
UX/UI Designer at Sush Lab
September 1, 2025 - Present
Design mobile interfaces, create low-fidelity designs from user stories and develop them into hi-fidelity designs using an established design system. Collaborate closely with user researchers and business analysts to translate insights into user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Work within an agile design process to iterate on solutions based on stakeholder feedback and usability testing.
UX Design Intern at Gallagher Security
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed AI Agent interface to improve information retrieval, demonstrating practical LLM integration in enterprise software; Created user personas and journey maps identifying pain points and opportunities for product development; Developed an interactive prototype demonstrating the integration of the AI Agent into administrative workflows; Conducted a usability test with 3 internal stakeholders, leading to clear insights on improving task flow efficiency and reducing admin time spent.
Research Assistant at The University of Waikato
November 1, 2024 - Present
Led an academic research study with 50+ participants using Tobii eye-tracking, analysing how heading styles affect information search behaviour in long-read articles; Designed and built interactive research tasks using Framer, creating controlled testing environments for data collection; Analysed the results and presented research findings to the academic team.
Optical Assistant at Specsavers, New Zealand
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Assisted customers with eyewear selections, performed accuracy checks and supported optical operations.
Workflow & Automation Designer at CPB Contractors
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed a comprehensive automation system flow for a 20+ person construction team using Microsoft Power Automate. Built 9 interconnected workflows to automate sorting, assignment, and tracking of project-critical emails. Replaced manual Excel-based processes with automated data entry and real-time status tracking, achieving a 95% reduction in administrative time while maintaining 99% data accuracy.
UX Design Intern at Gallagher Security
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed an AI Agent interface to improve information retrieval, identifying pain points and opportunities for product development. Created user personas and journey maps, and developed an interactive prototype demonstrating AI Agent integration into administrative workflows. Conducted usability testing with internal stakeholders, gaining insights on improving task flow efficiency.
Research Assistant at The University of Waikato
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Led an academic research study with 50+ participants using Tobii eye-tracking to analyze how heading styles affect information search behavior in long-read articles. Designed and built interactive research tasks, analyzed results, and presented findings to the academic team.

Education

Bachelor of Interface Design at University of Waikato
February 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Coursera (Google)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Specialist in General Medicine (Internship in Ophthalmology) at Novosibirsk State Medical University, Russia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Interface Design at University of Waikato
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Coursera
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Specialist in General Medicine at Novosibirsk State Medical University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Specialist in General Medicine
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Other