Jason Telner
Senior User ResearcherQualcomm
Dr. Jason Telner is currently a UX researcher at Qualcomm. He has over 15 years of experience working within the field of user research. Currently, he is leading UX research to improve the quality and ease of use of technical documentation. He also spent 11 years in IBM’s CIO design user research and data analytics team, focusing on improving the user experience of employee support applications such as AI embedded products, chatbots, web support, and voice interface support. Jason has published and presented at numerous user experience related conferences and is the recipient of both the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2008 Alphonse Chapanis Best Paper Award, as well as the HCI 2011 Best Paper Award.
My Session(s)
Bringing AI Research to Life – The Human Equation
Awaiting LocationAI is changing how we do UX research at superhuman speed and scale while stealthily corroding something undeniably human. In a session aimed at UX leaders, well explore how to restore empathy and authenticity into processes increasingly driven by AI. Like a Pinocchio on his way to becoming real, well explore how AI-generated personas and […]
Lightning Talks
Awaiting LocationJason Telner
Jon Temple
Ali Cuthbertson
Oscar Cariceo
Mike Jin
Danielle Giffort
Join this fast-paced, high-energy session designed to spark ideas and inspire conversation at UXPA International 2026. Each speaker in this session has just 10 minutes to share a big idea, showcase a project, or highlight a unique perspective. This session consists of four lightning talks and covers a variety of topics including career development, emerging […]
Navigating the Current UX Job Market – Strategies for Success and Good Mental Health
Awaiting LocationRecent economic and technology trends have created a perfect storm for UX professionals and a very challenging job market. This presentation will provide an overview from personal experience on how to best navigate the current UX job market including how best to search for UX jobs, prepare your UX portfolio, interview and prepare, market yourself […]