René Capella
Hi 👋 I’m a PhD student at the University of Washington studying Human-Centered Design & Engineering. My area of research is discursive design, ontological design, and relationality in design.
(I also run a business selling crow art)
Experience
2024 – Present
Research Assistant
University of Washington
– Investigating ambiguity in design questioning behavior
– Analyzing expert and student design processes
– Coding qualitative data for design outcomes
– Authoring academic papers
2023 – 2024
Teaching Assistant
University of Washington
– Designed curriculum for core design and project management courses
– Implemented learning modules on design models and conflict management
– Integrated diversity and cognitive bias concepts into course materials
– Facilitated student understanding of project management principles
2023
Social Media Research
University of Washington
– Conducted qualitative research on misinformation
– Analyzed social media platform data
– Contributed to research methodology development
2022 – 2023
KidsTeam Researcher
University of Washington
– Led co-design sessions with youth participants
– Researched emerging technology accessibility
– Developed inclusive design prototypes
2017 – 2021
Product Manager and Lead Software Engineer
DispatchBot
– Led development team for B2B SaaS enterprise transportation system
– Created and managed product roadmap and sprint planning
– Conducted user research and managed client relationships
– Implemented successful market pivot during pandemic
– Integrated 5+ broker systems into platform
– Managed DevOps operations and system architecture
– Collaborated with C-level executives on strategic initiatives
Contact
Phone
(937) 718-7997
Address
Sieg Building, 3960 Benton Ln NE #428, Seattle, WA 98195