I worked closely with Yasuko in her role as QA lead on several projects at OpenTable. Her team-leading knowledge of how the product worked in intricate detail helped ensure that we worked through potential problems before getting to development. What most impressed me working with Yasuko is her laser focus on how a customer is going to interact with and react to the feature being built. She always came at a problem from the point of view of the user, which materially improved the product we delivered. I'd work with Yasuko again in a heartbeat.
Denis O'Sullivan
Engineering Team Lead OpenTable
I was Yasuko's manager for 3.5 years. Yasuko was a core member of our teams/squads following an Agile highly collaborative and available work process from requirements definition through QA and launch. Our teams could not have delivered as quickly and to same level of quality with Yasuko. She was a key accelerant for us. Yasuko is very detail oriented and organized. Her knowledge of all OpenTable's systems was expert level. Yasuko often worked on multiple projects and teams at the same time and has the planning skills to balance competing priorities and deliver on time. Yasuko has good communication skills and she and I developed a good working relationship to understand priorities and how to tradeoff availability. Before COVID Yasuko grew her skills to become an automation engineer. Yasuko learned Cypress.io, javascript, GitHub and a number of other technologies. Yasuko built out the test suites, fixture data and credentials to run e2e tests for customer facing applications. She not only worked close with the engineers but became an engineer. This was not an easy set of skills to acquire but Yasuko stuck to it and became a pretty solid automation engineer. This is a testament to her dedication and work ethic. Finally Yasuko is a fun and caring person who cares about the customer and her teammates.
Caleb Morrel
Software Engineer OpenTable
I worked with Yasuko for 8 years, and she was always diligent and thorough in her work. She collaborates well with others, and is a team player. It would be a pleasure to work with her again one day.
Laura kincade
Account Executive / Interior Designer MINE
Yasuko and I worked together for three years at MINE. During that time, they consistently impressed me with their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Yasuko brings a rare blend of strategic thinking and user-centered design skills to every project. They always come prepared, ask the right questions, and deliver thoughtful solutions that truly elevate the user experience.What really sets Yasuko apart is their ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams while staying deeply focused on the small details that make a big difference. They are personable, reliable, and incredibly sharp. Yasuko is someone you can always count on to bring both clarity and care to their work.Any team would be lucky to have Yasuko as a UX designer. I would work with them again in a heartbeat.
Tomas Amado Loppacher
Software Engineer MINE
I had the pleasure of working with Yasuko for over three years at MINE, where she consistently demonstrated exceptional skill as a UI/UX designer. Her eye for detail, user-centric approach, and ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive, elegant designs made a significant impact on our products. Beyond her technical expertise, Yasuko is a collaborative and thoughtful team member who brings creativity, clarity, and calm to every project she touches. Any team would be lucky to have her.
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A UX Designer
I was a QA engineer for 12 years.
I identified usability issues and edge cases.
I developed a keen eye for problem-solving and user behavior.
I worked closely with developers, product managers, designers, and end-users.
(after a transition period)
I became a passionate UX designer.
This means that
I’m laser-focused on solving user pain points.
I know the software development lifecycle inside and out.
I bridge gaps between teams to create seamless, user-driven solutions.
More About Me
I’ve shipped software that not only delivers value but also drives growth across diverse industries.
B2B portal websites and apps for restaurants
OTRestaurant system at OpenTable
B2B and B2C interior design portal for interior designers
Studio MINE at MINE
B2C backend tools for a major automobile manufacturer
Design project at Btrax
I’ve shipped software and helped to grow business in a variety of domains
B2B portal websites and apps for restaurants:
OTRestaurant system at OpenTable
B2B and B2C interior design portal for interior designers:
Studio MINE portal at MINE
B2C backend tools for a major automobile manufacturer:
Design project at Btrax
Those experiences led me to where I am today
My Core Skills
I can lead
I can contribute to the team
UX Design
UI Design
Front-end Testing
User Research
Competitive Analysis
Prototype & User Testing
Problem Ideation & Prioritization
Product Strategy
Brand Design
What it's like to work with me
Laura Kincade
Account Executive/ Interior Designer MINE
Yasuko and I worked together for three years at MINE. Duri ...
MINE provides Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Studio MINE is a holistic website tool made for interior designers to work for clients who need to furnish their homes.
Studio MINE #1
Initial UX Design & Strategy
I laid the groundwork for Studio MINE by conducting user research, defining the MVP, and establishing a user-friendly foundation for the platform.
Studio MINE #2
Product Snapshot and Split
I designed a solution that allows Studio MINE to handle product status changes, addressing a crucial need for interior designers.
Studio MINE #4
Shoppable Room and Designer Checkout
I developed a feature that enables interior designers to create virtual showrooms and seamlessly share them with their networks.