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Hi, I’m Michelle Linder, a Senior Level UX/UI Expert with a passion for creating seamless and accessible user experiences. I specialize in User Interface Design with a strong focus on accessibility standards exceeding 508 Compliance. Over the years, I’ve developed dynamic prototypes tailored to meet the aesthetic and functional needs of end-users using adaptive and responsive design frameworks.
I have extensive experience working with Agile and SCRUM methodologies and love bringing ideas to life through detailed research, usability studies, and interactive design. Whether it’s designing for mobile, tablet, or desktop, I enjoy transforming complex requirements into intuitive digital products that make a difference.
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Work Experience
UX/UI Research, Architect and Designer | Human Factors Engineer at Arche17
August 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025Developed the preliminary prototype of a new CAD program for architectural clients. Conducted end-user research, developed requirements list, user scenarios, and journey maps. Turned wireframes into mock-ups and interactive final product representations. Presented interactions to stakeholders and developed project budgeting and scheduling. Tools used include Adobe Premier, Dimension, PowerPoint, Figma, and Axure.
Researcher
October 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025Conducted ethnological, qualitative and quantitative research on the geopolitical, environmental, and economic exploitation of Madagascar. Designed and developed a multi-format, 508 and ADA compliant website to disseminate research findings with text, illustrative, and photographic elements. Used Figma, Microsoft products, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro.
User Experience Accessibility Research Lead at Peraton then Leidos on contract to The Social Security Agency (SSA)
November 30, 2023 - July 23, 2025Executed usability studies for the Debt Management Project. Managed testers and worked with stakeholders on test parameters. Analyzed results and presented findings with recommendations. Participated in design and interactions of public-facing sign-up questionnaires. Tools used include Adobe Creative Cloud, Axure, Figma, Microsoft365.
UX/UI Research, Architect and Designer | Human Factors Engineer at Independent Contracting
February 28, 2022 - July 23, 2025Developed 508 and ADA compliant prototypes for Android, iOS, Tablet, and desktop apps and websites. Delivered icons, buttons, typography, style guides, and content inventories. Conducted heuristic evaluations, research, and usability testing. Created wireframes and mockups with Axure and Figma for multiple clients including Peraton, Cox Automotive, Infosys, Anthem, and more.
Sr. User Interface Designer and User Experience Architect at Infosys
May 9, 2017 - July 23, 2025Oversaw design deliverables for a proprietary software for financial products across mobile, desktop, and tablet platforms. Designed adaptive graphic concepts for complex tiered user access. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes. Delivered detailed design and interaction documentation for developers and stakeholders.
Sr. User Experience Designer and Architect at Accenture on contract to AT&T
August 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Researched and developed an advanced budgeting app for national projects with large budgets. Designed concepts and interactive prototypes with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and iRise. Presented user experience architecture and design decisions regularly in desktop, tablet, and mobile formats.
User Experience Architect (UXA) at State Farm Insurance Company
December 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025Participated in development of mobile and web technologies. Led work on banking and Drive Safe and Save B2C apps. Created user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes with Axure. Delivered presentations on accessibility, including Section 508 and WCAG AAA compliance.
UX/UI Research and Designer at Northrup Grumman and Center for Disease Control (CDC)
July 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Improved user experience for the CDC's Chronic Diseases website on multiple platforms. Conducted heuristic evaluations, task analysis, user scenarios, information architecture, and usability testing. Developed test parameters and client delivery formats.
Associate Producer & Production Coordinator at Linder Films, LLC
August 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Managed production budgets, shooting schedules, breakdown boards, and storyboards for feature films. Designed marketing materials for potential investors. Managed crews of up to 150 people and handled script breakdowns and copywriting.
Creative Consultant at Independent Contractor
August 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Freelance designer and manuscript writer. Created fine art and managed exhibitions in galleries. Designed clothing and jewelry. Worked on screenplay presentations and brochures. Hosted a weekly satirical radio show on national radio.
UX/UI Research, Architect and Designer | Human Factors Engineer at Arche17
August 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025Developed the preliminary prototype of a new CAD program for client of architectural companies. Researched end-users, developed requirement lists, user scenarios, journey maps, turned wireframes into mock-ups then into an interactive representation of the final product. Conducted presentations demonstrating interactions to stakeholders. Developed budgeting and scheduling for project.
Researcher
October 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025Conducted ethnologies and collected extensive qualitative and quantitative data on the geo-political, environmental and economic exploitation of Madagascar. Designed and developed a multi-formatted website for dissemination of research findings in text, illustrative and photographic elements. Implemented 508 and ADA compliance for accessibility and usability of the website.
User Experience Accessibility Research Lead at Peraton then Leidos on contract to The Social Security Agency (SSA)
November 30, 2023 - July 23, 2025Executed many usability studies for the Debt Management Project for SSA. Tasks included finding and scheduling testers, working with stakeholders to set test parameters, pulling test results and turning findings into easy-to-understand presentations with viable recommendations. Participated in the design and interactions of their public facing sign-up questionnaire.
UX/UI Research, Architect and Designer | Human Factors Engineer at Independent Contracting
February 28, 2022 - July 23, 2025Developed 508 and ADA compliant prototypes for Android, IOS, Tablet and desktop for various apps/programs and websites. Delivered icons, buttons, typography, style guides and content inventories. Conducted heuristic evaluations, research and usability testing. Developed wireframes and mock-ups for various websites on multiple platforms and templates such as Salesforce.
Sr. User Interface Designer and User Experience Architect at Infosys
May 9, 2017 - July 23, 2025Oversaw all design deliverables related to look, feel, and interactions for proprietary software delivering financial products for mobile, desktop, and tablet. Researched and designed adaptive graphics and comprehensive wireframes and prototypes with detailed reports for coders and stakeholders.
Sr. User Experience Designer and Architect at Accenture on contract to AT&T
August 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025Collaborated on research and development of an advanced budgeting application for national projects. Designed user-friendly interactive prototypes and presented design decisions regularly for desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
User Experience Architect (UXA) at State Farm Insurance Company, Integrated Solutions Department - Digital (ISD-Digital)
December 31, 2015 - July 23, 2025Led development and design of mobile, desktop, and tablet app interfaces, focusing on banking applications and B2C interfaces. Created high-fidelity prototypes and presentations on web and app accessibility and section 508 compliance.
UX/UI Research and Designer at Northrup Grumman and Center for Disease Control (CDC)
July 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025Improved user experience for CDC's chronic diseases website across platforms. Conducted heuristic evaluations, task analysis, user scenarios, information architecture, and user experience testing.
Associate Producer & Production Coordinator at Linder Films, LLC
August 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Managed and created production budgets, shooting schedules, breakdown boards, storyboards, and marketing plans for feature films. Managed crews of up to 150 people.
Creative Consultant at Independent Contractor
August 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Worked as a freelance designer creating manuscripts, fine art, and designs for galleries and shows. Managed and wrote copy for a weekly satirical political radio show. Designed clothing and jewelry.
Education
Master of Science (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at San Francisco Art Institute
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Associates of Arts (AA) at Academy of Arts University of San Francisco
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Master of Science (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at San Francisco Art Institute
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Associates of Arts (AA) at Academy of Arts University of San Francisco
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
Web development, West L.A. College (Dean’s List, President’s List)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Feature film producing/production, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Advanced digital application with computer generated images (CGI), New York University (NYU)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025CBEST credentialed in California to substitute teach grades K thru 12th
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025FINRA (NASD) Series 7, General Securities Registered Representative
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007FINRA (NASD) Series 65, Uniform Investment Adviser Law
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Russian Studies/Language, Defense Language Institute (US Army [Rank: Specialist, E4], [MOS: 97E, Russian Interrogator])
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025Web Development Certificate
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Feature Film Producing/Production
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Advanced Digital Application with Computer Generated Images (CGI)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025CBEST Credential
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025FINRA (NASD) Series 7, General Securities Registered Representative
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007FINRA (NASD) Series 65, Uniform Investment Adviser Law
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Russian Studies/Language, Defense Language Institute (US Army Specialist, E4)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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