
Megan Gentile
I thrive on understanding the 'why' behind user behavior and leveraging those insights to create meaningful product experiences.
My Story in Numbers
Dedicated to understanding user behavior and needs since 2022, my work at Exponent and Key Lime Interactive involved leading numerous research cycles that directly informed and influenced product strategy. My diverse methodological expertise allows me to adapt my approach to each project's unique challenges, ensuring impactful results. See how this user-centered approach has contributed to the success of launched products in my portfolio below.
500+
user sessions conducted, informing key design decisions and validating product concepts.
50+
successfully completed cycles, from early discovery to post-launch evaluation.
10+
UX research methodologies leveraged in my diverse toolkit to gather rich user insights
5+
launched projects, advocating for user needs throughout the design process.
Google Workspace
UX Researcher: Iterative Rapid Research
At Key Lime Interactive, I've partnered with Google to conduct fast-paced research within Google Workspace, primarily contributing to the integration of Gemini. I leverage both qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure intuitive design, regardless of user tech proficiency.

My Rapid Research Approach:
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Study Planning
The research process initiates with a collaborative kickoff meeting, where goals and target user groups are defined. Following this, a detailed research plan is created, often utilizing remote in-depth interviews to capture nuanced user behaviors, guided by carefully crafted interview scripts. Concurrently, a dedicated recruitment team identifies and schedules participants aligned with the target demographics.
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Fielding
The core of the research involves conducting remote, hour-long in-depth interviews, fostering rapport and capturing user interactions. Concurrent analysis of incoming data allows for the identification of key themes and pain points, informing subsequent interviews. Continuous collaboration with the project team ensures real-time integration of user insights into design and product decisions.
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Analysis & Report
The final phase involves a comprehensive data analysis, consolidating interview transcripts and recordings to extract key user pain points and unmet needs. This analysis translates into actionable recommendations for design and product strategy, presented in a concise report. A formal presentation of these findings to the project team drives informed decision-making, ensuring user needs are prioritized throughout the design process.
Usability Testing
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Card Sorts
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Surveys
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A/B Testing
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Focus Groups
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Diary Studies
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Competitive Anlaysis
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Task Analysis
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Concept Testing
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Journey Mapping
Common Methods Include
Let's Connect
Whether you're exploring UX career paths, have questions about my work, or want to discuss a potential project, I'd love to hear from you!
PM of Google Drive
"From day one I was impressed by her attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and ability to make the entire user research process absolutely painless. She has directly assisted us in clarifying several critical and tricky user experience decisions and is truly an expert in uncovering important insights from our participants."
UXR of Google Slides
"‘[Meg] did a great job moderating and adapting when some sessions didn't go as expected. She quickly synthesized key insights and reviewed them thoroughly with the UXR team. I was impressed with her on-the-spot answers to some of my more specific follow-up questions that came up in our discussions, as well as her fast response to async requests."
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