RESUME · BRANDON N. TURNER
CORE EXPERTISE
RESEARCH STRATEGY
Research roadmaps · Learning agendas · Mixed methods · Generative + evaluative research
EVALUATION
Usability testing · Concept testing · Surveys · Journey mapping · A/B test planning
AI + ENTERPRISE UX
AI-enabled workflows · Complex enterprise products · Regulated environments
INFLUENCE
Executive storytelling · Stakeholder alignment · Research operations · Product recommendations
EXPERIENCE
SALESFORCE
Mid-Level UX Researcher
AI · Sales · Service · Customer Success · Enterprise UX
Lead end-to-end research across AI, sales, service, and customer-success experiences, shaping product strategy for initiatives including Sales Agent, Support Console, NextGen CLM/NDA, Customer Success Scorecard, and Opportunity Playground.
RESEARCH STRATEGY
Define learning agendas, select methods, synthesize evidence, and translate findings into prioritized product and experience recommendations with Product, Design, Engineering, Analytics, and GTM partners.
RESEARCH SYSTEMS
Strengthen research operations through shared repositories, research backlogs, standardized templates, baseline metrics, scalable recruiting, and repeatable product feedback loops.
ORGANIZATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
Build shared understanding of users through seller archetypes and the People Behind the Sale program, using concise narratives to align senior stakeholders around customer needs.
AI-ENABLED RESEARCH PRACTICE
Expand research capability through AI-assisted synthesis, UserTesting studies, surveys, concept evaluation, usability testing, and A/B test planning.
NOBLIS
Human-Centered Design / UX Researcher
Designed and presented research plans for complex government and enterprise programs using interviews, surveys, usability testing, and facilitated innovation sessions to uncover workflow needs and guide product decisions.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INFLUENCE
Aligned clients, contractors, vendors, designers, and technical teams around evidence-based recommendations while navigating organizational constraints and keeping research actionable.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
UX Specialist
Supported redesigns for two digital products through field research and usability evaluation, translating observed user behavior into interface and workflow improvements.
UX CAPABILITY BUILDING
Created an onboarding and mentorship initiative to strengthen human-centered practices and accelerate team readiness.
EARLIER RESEARCH + PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Research Project Coordinator · 2017–2019
Managed clinical research operations, participant recruitment and consent, focus groups, digital outreach, and evaluation feedback for community grant partners.
OPTION CARE
Lead Program Coordinator · 2014–2016
Coordinated complex healthcare programs and cross-functional service delivery.
EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
M.S. — Interaction Design and Information Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
B.S. — Community Health
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS
Graduate Certificate — Business Analytics
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme
Salesforce Certified AI Associate