Melody Miyaji is an experienced professional in UX research and consumer insights, currently serving as an Independent Contractor at Netflix and a UX Researcher Consultant at Blend. Melody has a robust background, having previously worked as a Manager of UX Research at UserTesting, where leadership of a team and collaboration with cross-functional partners drove insights for Fortune 500 companies. Prior experience includes roles such as Senior UX Researcher at Avery Products Corporation and Senior Manager at J.D. Power, focusing on strategic research initiatives for prominent automotive brands. Melody's career began with research roles at GfK Automotive and Honda R&D, alongside internships at Southwest Airlines and California State University, Fullerton, where a B.A. in Marketing was earned.