Megan Mc Kinley (She/Her)
About Megan Mc Kinley (She/Her)
Megan McKinley is a UX Research & Strategy Manager specializing in Data Experience Design, currently working at ConsenSys for MetaMask and Capital One in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has extensive experience in user research and design, with a background in economics from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of San Francisco.
Work at Capital One
Megan McKinley has held multiple roles at Capital One since 2018. Currently, she serves as the UX Research & Strategy Manager in Data Experience Design, contributing to user experience strategies for the organization. Prior to this role, she worked as a UX Researcher for the Small Business Bank from 2017 to 2018, and briefly as a Service Design Manager in 2021. Her experience at Capital One spans over six years, focusing on enhancing user experiences and integrating data-driven insights into design processes.
Current Role at ConsenSys
Since 2021, Megan McKinley has been working at ConsenSys as a User Research & Strategy professional for MetaMask. In this role, she focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to inform product strategy and design decisions. Her work contributes to the development of user-centric solutions within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, particularly through the MetaMask platform.
Education and Expertise
Megan McKinley holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics from The Johns Hopkins University. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Development Economics from the University of San Francisco. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which she applies to her work in user experience and strategy.
Previous Experience in UX and Research
Megan McKinley has a diverse background in UX design and research. She worked at Kraken Bitcoin Exchange as a UX Research & Strategy professional in 2018, focusing on institutional trading. Earlier in her career, she served as a Mobile Product Designer for Capital One's Small Business Bank and as an Equity Research Assistant at RS Investments. Her experience spans various roles that emphasize user experience and data analysis.
Early Career Background
Megan McKinley's early career included an Analyst Intern position at Merrill Lynch in Asset Management, where she gained foundational experience in financial analysis. She later transitioned to roles that focused more on design and research, including freelance work as a Product Designer at Design MM from 2012 to 2016. This progression reflects her shift towards user-centered design and research methodologies.