Kevin S.

Key Skills

Software

Other

Top Subject Matter

User-centered qualitative research (field studies) for strategy and design decisions

Qualitative research data collection and synthesis for organizational mission/strategy

Qualitative research for human-centered product/service design in emerging global markets

Top Data Types

Text

Image

Top Task Types

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

Partner & Co-founder — User-centered qualitative research studies (USA and multiple African/Asian countries). Brings 15+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Other. Education includes projects, delivering actionable (2022). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

Partner & Co-founder — User-centered qualitative research studies (USA and multiple African/Asian countries)

OtherTextData Collection

Conducted qualitative user research using in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation to collect structured insights for downstream synthesis. Organized, analyzed, and synthesized research findings to produce actionable intelligence for product and service design and strategic planning. Led ongoing studies across multiple countries and sectors, translating field observations into usable datasets for decision-making. • In-depth interviews and ethnographic observation for user/beneficiary insight collection. • Cross-industry fieldwork across the USA, Mali, Tanzania, South Sudan, India, and the Philippines. • Data synthesis and analysis to inform C-suite decisions and product strategy. • Co-designed gamified training approaches to improve organization-wide customer-centricity.

2022 - Present

Design & Strategy Director — Male Contraceptive Initiative (USA)

OtherTextData Collection

Directed qualitative data generation through ethnography and in-depth interviews to create foundational user and beneficiary personas. Synthesized complex qualitative findings to guide implementation decisions and influence the rollout of major initiatives. Facilitated cross-functional workshops that converted field research insights into consensus-driven product and communications strategy. • Led in-depth qualitative research activities (interviews, ethnography) to develop personas. • Synthesized sanitation project qualitative data into actionable insights affecting facility deployment. • Designed and facilitated strategic workshops for cross-functional alignment. • Supported organizational communications strategy using research-driven synthesis.

2018 - 2022

Principal & Communications Director — Quicksand Design Studio (India)

OtherTextData Collection

Used extensive qualitative research and human-centered design methods to generate structured insights for product and service design projects. Conceptualized and executed onboarding and mentoring programs while improving internal organizational design. Applied research-informed ideation to support impactful offerings in emerging global markets. • Conducted qualitative research activities feeding design and strategic planning. • Applied ethnographic and interview-based discovery to inform product/service decisions. • Onboarded and mentored teams to maintain research quality and usability of outputs. • Coordinated communication and collaboration across product development efforts.

2012 - 2018

Education

Work History