Hello! I’m Ryan Archer.
As a technical UX strategist I have a demonstrated ability to fully visualize the needs of a project while remaining detail-oriented enough to explain each complex element to both technical and executive stakeholders. Through collaborative discussions, active listening, research, and analysis, I develop comprehensive plans to drive projects toward successful outcomes. With over two decades of working with the government, retail, and enterprise sectors, I have a broad base of experience from which to pull.
What does a Technical Strategist do?
UI/UX Strategy
User Interface/User Experience strategy involves understanding users’ needs and behaviours and using that information to create an intuitive, easy-to-use, and aesthetically pleasing design. It involves a deep understanding of user behaviour and preferences to create a user-centered system optimized for a positive user experience.
Information Architecture
Information architecture strategy is the process of organizing, structuring, and labeling content in a way that helps users understand where they are, what they can find, and how to navigate a system or website effectively. It focuses on creating a clear and intuitive information hierarchy that enhances the user experience.
Needs Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Needs analysis and requirements gathering is a systematic process for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing the needs and business requirements of a particular group of users or stakeholders. Needs analysis plays a crucial role in understanding the gap between the current and desired states, helping to inform decision-making and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
Project Planning
Project planning involves defining the scope, objectives, tasks, timelines, resources, and budget needed to execute a project successfully from start to finish. It involves creating a comprehensive roadmap that outlines how the project will be developed, managed, implemented, and completed within time, cost, and quality constraints.
Tools & Techniques
Active Listening
Active listening is a communication technique that involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what a speaker is saying. It is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding.
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is invaluable in helping approach complex issues with clarity, logic, and objectivity, leading to more informed decisions and solutions.
Collaboration
Collaboration involves using strengths, skills, and knowledge from multiple sources to achieve desired outcomes more effectively than one could do alone. Effective collaboration increases productivity, improves problem-solving, enhances creativity, and strengthens team relationships.
Data Mapping
Data mapping is critical in data-related processes, such as data integration, migration, and API planning. It involves identifying the data elements, matching and linking them, and defining how the data will be transformed, manipulated, or restructured.
Presenting
Effective presentations showcase expertise and build client trust, ensuring stakeholders understand the value proposition, make informed decisions, and feel confident in the partnership.
Writing
Technical writing conveys intricate technical concepts clearly and concisely. It is crucial in standardizing documentation, delivering detailed plans, mitigating risks, and fostering efficient communication within teams and across organizations.