About Me

Researcher. Designer.
Field-Tested.

Who I Am

Michael Romanek

I'm a 3rd-year User Experience Engineering student at Milwaukee School of Engineering, also completing a certificate in AI for Emerging Applications with a medical imaging focus. My work sits at the intersection of rigorous research and human-centered design — I believe the best product decisions start with going directly to the user.

My Eagle Scout background, entrepreneurial experience, and academic research projects have shaped a research mindset that's equally comfortable in a structured lab setting and in the field.

I'm currently seeking UX Research internships and consulting opportunities where rigorous methodology actually shapes what gets built.

Field Observations Semi-structured Interviews WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Affinity Mapping Figma HTML / CSS / SCSS Python Conversational AI Design
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Creative Proficiencies

Figma Adobe XD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign

Professional & Personal Achievements

Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America

Troop 13, Three Fires Council  ·  2010–2023
Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Reached the rank of Eagle Scout after 13 years in Troop 13, Three Fires Council. Served as Quartermaster, completed a 14-day high-adventure trip to Philmont National Scout Reservation, and mentored younger scouts throughout.

Scouting built leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and character — and community service as a lifelong practice. My Eagle Scout project required planning, coordinating volunteers, managing a budget, and leading a crew over nearly a year.

Project Synergy — PLTW Engineering Program

St. Charles East High School  ·  2019–2023

Elected into the school engineering program where I studied multiple engineering disciplines, built functional robots from VEX parts, and completed solo and team design projects. Developed leadership, communication, and professional skills recognized with a program achievement award.

Synergy Award Receiving Synergy Award

Academic Background

Milwaukee School of Engineering

B.S. User Experience Engineering  ·  Expected May 2027

Currently a 3rd-year student pursuing a B.S. in User Experience Engineering alongside a certificate in AI for Emerging Applications (Medical Imaging focus). Relevant coursework: UX Research, Design for Chat & Voice, Human-Centered AI, Inclusive Design, Interaction Design, Psychology of Design, Machine Learning.

St. Charles East High School

Graduated May 2023  ·  Design, Media & Communications Academy

Graduated from the Design, Media, and Communications academy focused on Media and Digital Experience. Earned Global Scholars certification. Senior year: full 8-hour schedule with 4 AP classes while managing a part-time job and extracurricular activities.

Graduation

Activities & Interests

High Power Rocketry Club

Lead UX Designer creating the club website and logo, leading cross-functional design collaboration and accessibility evaluation at MSOE.

Fishing

One of my favorite ways to reconnect with the physical world — helps me slow down, think, and reflect. Some of my best thinking happens on the water.

Baseball

Developed teamwork, time management, and communication through years of competitive baseball.

Disc Golf

A regular outlet for competition and time spent with friends and family.

Religious Volunteering

Throughout the year I participate in community service: cooking meals for the underprivileged, making gifts for the elderly, and seed packing.