With over fifteen years’ experience impacting design, marketing, software, and user experience, and her innate understanding of strategy and design-thinking, Kelly Jura is driven by the way that people experience ideas. Kelly possesses a strong strategic mindset on how consumer behaviors, assumptions, and user interaction with technology affect design.
Kelly redesigned Screencast-O-Matic’s hosting platform as a standalone product and her empathetic approach to problem-solving led to the creation of Screencast-O-Matic’s first mobile apps, as well as the video messaging app, ScreenPal. Kelly is certified by MIT in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for User Experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Bridgeport.
Especially for the WomenTech Network, Kelly agreed to give an interview, share her story and experience.
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Tell us about your experience as a Women in Tech Global Conference 2022 speaker.
I had the privilege of discussing how User Experience is your relationship with your users. This exposure has provided me with the opportunity to connect with many like-minded women seeking to expand their careers in tech, including product development, design, and user experience.
What is your favorite thing about working in tech?
I enjoy the challenge. There is always a problem to solve and something to better understand. Because it is an iterative environment, ongoing opportunities exist to optimize the experience. It is a rewarding feeling to validate a hypothesis through data and equally enjoyable to have an idea rejected by interesting data.
What advice (and tips) would you give to women who want to start a tech career?
A path into technology does not look the same for everyone. I started in advertising, marketing, and communications before moving into technology. I leverage all of my prior experience to better our products' user experience (UX). If you are interested in a career in technology and think you have something to offer – leap, persevere, then empower others.
Who would you recommend to join the WomenTech Network?
You should join the WomenTech network if you want to expand your network and be inspired by top-notch tech talent. This network is full of positive energy and a wealth of knowledge.
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