Bryan David Kearney

Taught upper-level undergraduate courses in Interaction Design, UX principles, and digital product design and developed syllabi, coursework, lectures, and hands-on assignments aligned with industry standards and emerging design practices • Instructed students in user research methods, including interviews, journey mapping, task analysis, and usability testing • Guided students through end-to-end product design workflows, from problem definition to wireframes, prototypes, and interaction patterns • Taught design tools and methodologies including Figma, prototyping techniques, information architecture, and design systems • Conducted regular critiques, provided structured feedback, and mentored students on creating professional, industry-ready portfolios • Fostered an inclusive, collaboration-driven studio environment that encouraged critical thinking, experimentation, and iterative design

Lead UX research and product design for web, mobile, and wearable applications supporting personal and clinical health information management and remote patient monitoring • Conduct user research and workflow analysis to enhance patient and practitioner engagement • Build and extend a design system for scalable, high-fidelity prototypes • Collaborate with clinical teams, engineers, and product stakeholders to implement research-driven design solutions • Advance data visualization, accessibility, and user experience for better patient outcomes

Lead UX research and product design for enterprise web applications improving train safety, maintenance, and operations across Caterpillar’s transportation systems • Conduct user research and task analysis to improve technician workflows • Design data-driven dashboards and real-time monitoring interfaces using Figma prototypes • Build responsive design systems that scale across devices and user roles • Advance usability, accessibility, and safety standards through iterative design and testing