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A full research arc for a community app: a quantitative segmentation of their audience, then moderated qualitative evaluation to pressure-test the product against the segments that matter most.
The work speaks through them.
Takimo is built entirely on referrals, so every engagement started with someone vouching for the last one. Here's who, what, and what they said.
Few clients. Deep work.
Dolby
Future-facing generative and evaluative research on early concepts, tested with real people in a facsimile living room lab, because a couch changes how honest an answer gets. Alongside the lab work: research that looked inward, studying how teams and processes held together (and where they didn't), plus training staff to run and consume research on their own.
Name under NDA
Enterprise software leader
An engagement through UX Researcher's Guild (Strategist tier) supporting several product teams at once. The work ran the full arc: helping teams figure out what to ask and how, keeping studies on the rails, and making sure findings got used rather than shelved. Along the way, coached designers and PMs to do more of their own research and built up a shared knowledge base so the learning outlived the engagement.
In their words.
Working with Omid and Takimo was a really great experience. Omid quickly focused in on our area of interest and designed and ran a thoughtful test that helped us understand where things were working and where they were not.
He was able to get the most out of our participants, then synthesize a complex set of information into something that was both digestible and actionable. He also got up to speed remarkably quickly on a project that had been in development for several years, drawing conclusions that required deep context while also seeing things the team had missed.
I would highly recommend Omid and Takimo to any team looking for sharp, thoughtful, and practical research support.
From the moment I first spoke to Omid during his interview, I knew I had to hire him. Not only does Omid have an impressive pedigree (from gaming to Facebook to Dropbox and Cruise), he's also just an amazing guy to have on your team.
He seamlessly conducts and connects quantitative and qualitative research, he builds internal team culture (mentoring and cheering on his peers and more junior researchers), and he's mastered cross-functional collaboration (helping Cruise build a strong relationship with our GM stakeholders, plus his PMs love him).
To any hiring managers thinking about bringing him on your team, don't hesitate.
Researchers dimo has grown.
Separate from Takimo's client research: dimo builds researchers too, from first hires he managed to job seekers he's coached.
At Discord, I had the immense privilege of getting to learn from Omid and his years of experience working across a wide diversity of research domains. What truly sets Omid apart is his unparalleled ability to enter any ambiguous domain and not only decode its intricacies but also empower others to see its essence.
His knack for mapping unfamiliar terrains and highlighting previously unseen features makes him an invaluable asset to any company who wants to get closer to their users. At Discord, Omid's role as the founding research leader was nothing short of groundbreaking. The way he navigated the complexity of Discord's user base and rendered it legible for the company was a masterclass in research.
Omid doesn't just research; he surfs ambiguity to bring clarity where there's confusion. Any organization would be fortunate to benefit from his expertise and unique approach to UX research. Highly recommended!
10/10 would recommend Omid as a UX career coach! When I approached Omid to help me refine my portfolio presentation, I was aware of his vast expertise, but was blown away by his empathic approach to coaching.
Omid strikes the perfect balance between constructive critiques and genuine support, he's like an honest hype man. His storytelling skills are a game-changer, and his enthusiasm is infectious. What sets Omid apart is his unwavering patience, attentiveness, and flexibility. If you're looking for a career coach who truly cares about your success, work with Omid!
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