Katie O'Connor
Senior UX Designer at CoolPlanet
A bit about you
As a UX Designer, my goal is to design an intuitive and user-friendly experience for our software platform, CoolPlanetOS. It’s really interesting and rewarding!
Life before CoolPlanet
I actually started my career in banking. However, I decided to pivot towards UX design because I wanted to combine my passion for technology and problem-solving. I had the opportunity to work on some amazing projects, including the COVID tracker app, before joining Cool Planet.
Advice to women wanting to pursue a career in STEM
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