Hello! I’m Valentina Zubova, a UX Researcher and Research Project Manager who partners with product teams to uncover user needs and translate insights into practical roadmaps. I work with a range of B2B and B2C clients across the USA, Australia, Denmark, France, and Germany as an independent contractor, aligning research scope, schedules, and deliverables with client goals. I apply both qualitative and quantitative methods—interviews, usability tests, surveys, A/B testing, traffic analysis, and behavior funnels—and SQL-based data querying to inform decisions. Over the past few years I’ve collaborated with global product managers and developers to drive research and analytics initiatives that shape product outcomes. I blend curiosity with strong organizational and communication skills to plan workflows, align stakeholders, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery, whether as a freelancer or in-house.…

Valentina Zubova

Hello! I’m Valentina Zubova, a UX Researcher and Research Project Manager who partners with product teams to uncover user needs and translate insights into practical roadmaps. I work with a range of B2B and B2C clients across the USA, Australia, Denmark, France, and Germany as an independent contractor, aligning research scope, schedules, and deliverables with client goals. I apply both qualitative and quantitative methods—interviews, usability tests, surveys, A/B testing, traffic analysis, and behavior funnels—and SQL-based data querying to inform decisions. Over the past few years I’ve collaborated with global product managers and developers to drive research and analytics initiatives that shape product outcomes. I blend curiosity with strong organizational and communication skills to plan workflows, align stakeholders, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery, whether as a freelancer or in-house.…

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Hello! I’m Valentina Zubova, a UX Researcher and Research Project Manager who partners with product teams to uncover user needs and translate insights into practical roadmaps. I work with a range of B2B and B2C clients across the USA, Australia, Denmark, France, and Germany as an independent contractor, aligning research scope, schedules, and deliverables with client goals.

I apply both qualitative and quantitative methods—interviews, usability tests, surveys, A/B testing, traffic analysis, and behavior funnels—and SQL-based data querying to inform decisions. Over the past few years I’ve collaborated with global product managers and developers to drive research and analytics initiatives that shape product outcomes. I blend curiosity with strong organizational and communication skills to plan workflows, align stakeholders, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery, whether as a freelancer or in-house.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

UX Researcher at Adjunct GmbH
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Part of a diverse team of UX Researchers; understood users, their needs, and pain points, and synthesized findings to guide designers, product managers, and developers in creating valuable experiences. Planned and conducted end-to-end user research and usability testing to support various product initiatives. Built the foundation for Research Ops practices including GDPR-compliant data processes and documentation.
Freelance UX Researcher / Research Project Manager at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independent contractor providing UX research and research project management for B2B and B2C clients across the USA, Australia, Denmark, France, and Germany. Defined research scope, created schedules, and delivered artifacts aligned with client goals. Applied qualitative and quantitative methods (interviews, usability tests, surveys, A/B testing, traffic analysis) and SQL-based data querying to support insights. Set up UX research methodology and dashboards (Looker Studio, web analytics) to communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Planned and conducted end-to-end research and usability testing; created weekly dashboards to support new product rollouts. Built the foundation for Research Ops with GDPR-compliant data processes and documentation.
Web Designer at The United Nations (Online Volunteering)
December 31, 2020 - October 11, 2025
Designed a website for a homeopathic clinic in Pakistan to help overcome the negative impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. Created the information architecture and layout using user feedback and web analytics, and implemented new functionalities per request.

Education

Master of Science in Cognitive Science at University of Osnabrück
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Specialist Degree in Psychology at Perm State National Research University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Master of Science in Cognitive Science
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Specialist Degree in Psychology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
End-of-Studies Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government