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My name is Annie Diep. I’m an Austin native, a creative, an engineer, a nature lover, a foodie, a yogi, a life-long learner, and a UX Designer. I learned along the way that I want to help people on a personal level using the skillset that I possess. It's the reason why I'm chose to specilize in User Experience.
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In my previous career as a tech consultant, I loved the pace and energy of the workplace. There was always something to work on and improve. Truely the only downside was the gap between being a consultant and interactions with the users. Those interactions were far and few, at least for me. I had to go through a medium, talking to a business analyst to get pieces of information. I wanted to be deeply rooted with users and what they were experiencing.
The turning point for me was realizing how I wanted to grow and spend my time. I love helping people, solving logic problems, and having a creative outlet. In particular, I enjoy learning and understanding how to bring these aspects together in the context of a user.
At this point in my life, I've traversed a spectrum of jobs that has strengthened me as a UX Designer with a unique perspective. I can effectively break down and solve problems thrown at me. Speak intellegently about code and recognize barriars. Read a room. Etc. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and taking a deep dive into my latest obsession.
Thanks for stopping by!
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![Homemade mini blueberry pies for pie day](img/about-me/collage/Asset 6@2x.png)
![Astrophotography at Pedernales State Park during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Captures the Milkyway, Mars and it's reflection in the water.](img/about-me/collage/Asset 11@2x.png)
Interesting Facts
- I'm always working on something - a true dabbler.
- I've done one wedding photography gig and am pretty good at it.
- I'm currently working on getting into a handstand.