Hi, I'm Vika! 👋 I am passionate about the power of thoughtful user experience to bring clarity and delight to messy social problems. Through my prior work in creative content production, tech startup recruiting, and high-end hospitality management, I focused on one common denominator - deep empathy for the human on the other end. Whether you call that person a "user", "viewer", "candidate", or a "guest", it's key to remember that it's the flesh & blood human behind these labels that you're serving first and foremost.
Two years ago, I was fortunate to land an internship at Homecoming, a mental health startup revolutionizing the coaching and therapy landscape. It's been an incredible journey, with mentorship from seasoned professionals who previously contributed to the success of organizations like Headspace, Etsy, and Better Help. Later, I transitioned to a full-time UX designer role and have since been involved in every aspect of the design process, from research and user interviews to delivering polished designs in a high-paced, bi-weekly shipping cycle.
Over the past five years, I've led my own content production studio, creating impactful commercial photography and videography for health and wellness brands and entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, I worked as a tech recruitment lead for a boutique hiring firm, specializing in global software engineering talent to help high-growth Canadian tech startups scale.
Prior to my transition into content and tech, I spent five years in hospitality management, where I led a team of 20 and was responsible for providing a fine dining experience to some of the world's most demanding travelers at Shangri-La Hotels.
I'm always excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share my dedication to putting people first.
Let's work together! 🤝
Hi, I'm Vika! 👋 I am passionate about the power of thoughtful user experience to bring clarity and delight to messy social problems. Through my prior work in creative content production, tech startup recruiting, and high-end hospitality management, I focused on one common denominator - deep empathy for the human on the other end. Whether you call that person a "user", "viewer", "candidate", or a "guest", it's key to remember that it's the flesh & blood human behind these labels that you're serving first and foremost.
Two years ago, I was fortunate to land an internship at Homecoming, a mental health startup revolutionizing the coaching and therapy landscape. It's been an incredible journey, with mentorship from seasoned professionals who previously contributed to the success of organizations like Headspace, Etsy, and Better Help. Later, I transitioned to a full-time UX designer role and have since been involved in every aspect of the design process, from research and user interviews to delivering polished designs in a high-paced, bi-weekly shipping cycle.
Over the past five years, I've led my own content production studio, creating impactful commercial photography and videography for health and wellness brands and entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, I worked as a tech recruitment lead for a boutique hiring firm, specializing in global software engineering talent to help high-growth Canadian tech startups scale.
Prior to my transition into content and tech, I spent five years in hospitality management, where I led a team of 20 and was responsible for providing a fine dining experience to some of the world's most demanding travelers at Shangri-La Hotels.
I'm always excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share my dedication to putting people first.
Let's work together! 🤝
