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Hi, I'm Stefan Gutnick Allen, a User Experience Designer with over seven years of experience specializing in research-driven, end-to-end design. I've had the opportunity to work on diverse projects including leading the design and research for a global COVID-19 Data Portal and redesigning billing systems for major Canadian customers. I'm passionate about creating user-friendly digital products that make a difference. I love collaborating with teams and users alike to uncover insights and improve product experiences through usability testing, analytics, and design systems. When I'm not designing, I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuing to grow my skills across various UX research and design methodologies.…Hi, I'm Stefan Gutnick Allen, a User Experience Designer with over seven years of experience specializing in research-driven, end-to-end design. I've had the opportunity to work on diverse projects including leading the design and research for a global COVID-19 Data Portal and redesigning billing systems for major Canadian customers. I'm passionate about creating user-friendly digital products that make a difference. I love collaborating with teams and users alike to uncover insights and improve product experiences through usability testing, analytics, and design systems. When I'm not designing, I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuing to grow my skills across various UX research and design methodologies.

Stefan Gutnick Allen

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Stefan Gutnick Allen, a User Experience Designer with over seven years of experience specializing in research-driven, end-to-end design. I've had the opportunity to work on diverse projects including leading the design and research for a global COVID-19 Data Portal and redesigning billing systems for major Canadian customers. I'm passionate about creating user-friendly digital products that make a difference. I love collaborating with teams and users alike to uncover insights and improve product experiences through usability testing, analytics, and design systems. When I'm not designing, I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuing to grow my skills across various UX research and design methodologies.…Hi, I'm Stefan Gutnick Allen, a User Experience Designer with over seven years of experience specializing in research-driven, end-to-end design. I've had the opportunity to work on diverse projects including leading the design and research for a global COVID-19 Data Portal and redesigning billing systems for major Canadian customers. I'm passionate about creating user-friendly digital products that make a difference. I love collaborating with teams and users alike to uncover insights and improve product experiences through usability testing, analytics, and design systems. When I'm not designing, I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuing to grow my skills across various UX research and design methodologies.

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Hi, I’m Stefan Gutnick Allen, a User Experience Designer with over seven years of experience specializing in research-driven, end-to-end design. I’ve had the opportunity to work on diverse projects including leading the design and research for a global COVID-19 Data Portal and redesigning billing systems for major Canadian customers. I’m passionate about creating user-friendly digital products that make a difference.

I love collaborating with teams and users alike to uncover insights and improve product experiences through usability testing, analytics, and design systems. When I’m not designing, I enjoy exploring new technologies and continuing to grow my skills across various UX research and design methodologies.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Python

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

UX Designer at EMBL-EBI

December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Led research and UI design for a global COVID-19 Data Portal sharing viral and genomic data, utilizing usability testing, analytics, and design systems resulting in a published paper. Conducted usability testing and heuristic evaluations for a company-wide internal tool (ServiceNow Implementation). Designed and contributed to multiple projects including PDCM Finder, EMBL-EBI Training, and INDSC.

UX Consultant at Intact Financial Corporation

August 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025

Conducted value research through customer interviews leading to a hackathon developing promising features. Designed and redesigned the billing system for millions of Canadian customers using usability testing, card sorting, web analytics, A/B testing, and high fidelity prototyping. Worked on various improvements for desktop and mobile websites, iOS and Android applications for Intact and its subsidiaries.

UX Designer at Jonar

August 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Conducted research and design for an Enterprise SaaS (ParagonERP) including wireframing, usability testing, data visualization, card sorting, and web analytics. Redesigned the company website using A/B testing and UX heuristics to improve usability and lead generation. Contributed to marketing campaigns by designing online banner ads, purchasing flow improvements, and fostering user-centered design.