Management Team

  Alfonso de la Nuez

Founder & CEO

Alfonso is one of UserZoom's co-founders. He has 14-years experience in the field of Online Marketing, Web Design and User Experience, having worked for companies such as Dell Computers, Icon Medialab (now LBi) and Proxicom's venture in Spain (now Indra). He also co-founded Xperience Consulting, one of Europe's most experienced usability consultancies.

He teaches usability and web design courses at various universities and academic institutions, and is a frequent speaker at conferences.

When he's not working he enjoys playing basketball. Back in his younger days (when he was in way better shape) he was included in San Diego's All-Time High School List Best all-time guards.  He ended up playing NCAA Div I Baketball for San José State University, where he played on an athletic scholarship and shared the court with various NBA players. 

 

  Xavier Mestres

Founder & COO / R&D

Xavier holds an MBA from ESADE Business School. He has over 10 years experience in the field of usability and user experience. As an online research specialist, Xavier manages the Software Development and R&D Teams at UserZoom and coordinates Worldwide Operations and Customer Support.

Over the past several years he has worked with international clients such as Google, eBay, IBM, Orbitz, Monster and PayPal, among others. As a usability expert, Xavier collaborates as a teacher and lecturer. He also co-founded Xperience Consulting with Alfonso and Javier.

Xavier enjoys soccer and golf. He actually became 'Socio' of Fútbol Club Barcelona even before he was born!

 

  Javier Darriba

Founder & CFO

Javier studied Law at the University of Barcelona and holds an MBA from ESADE Business School and the University of Chicago.  

Before co-founding UserZoom, Javier worked as E-business Consultant at Kristina IBS (now Indra). Since 2007 Javier has been managing UserZoom and is motivated to make UserZoom the standard software solution in the market for online user experience research.  

When not UserZooming, Javier enjoys spending time with his family (he leads the team in number of kids, with 2 girls and 1 boy), reading, playing paddle tennis and practicing yoga. 

 

  Kim Oslob

Sr. Research & Product Strategy Director

Kim Oslob has worked in the field of User Experience Research for over 10 years. She has extensive experience with both qualitative and quantitative UX Research through her work at Claris (now Filemaker), Macromedia (now Adobe) and Visto Corp (now Good). Kim has been a presenter at several conferences, including UPA, written an article for the User Experience Magazine, been a guest speaker at the STC-Usability Sig, and an invited speaker for UC Berkeley’s Tech Writers Usability course.

Kim is skilled at developing and managing usability research plans from concept through roll-out. Since joining UserZoom 3 years ago, she's worked closely with high profile clients to design and implement top notch research, and helped define UserZoom product strategy. 

When she's not helping customers make the most out of UserZoom, you can find her spinning around at the ice rink as early as 5am on Sunday mornings.

 

  Matt Paulus

Sr. UX Business Development Manager

One part UX Designer, two parts User Researcher/Statistician, three parts Business Development Professional, Matt comes to UserZoom with a deep knowledge and passion for effective user experiences.  Besides his 4 years in research at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Matt has been involved in all aspects of the world of user experience, from hands-on UX design, web development, and user research to cultivating business relationships with the some of the leading UX organizations in the world. 

Matt’s position at UserZoom allows him to combine his background in academic research with his passion for improving user experience by helping clients better understand their customers.  As Sr. UX Business Development Manager, Matt leads all business development initiatives in the U.S. by developing targeted business opportunities and relationships.

Approachable, warm, and knowledgeable, Matt is the social butterfly of the US office and always has an open door. Put all that experience and star power to work for you! Give him a call today!

 

  Arthur Moan

Country Manager UK & Ireland

Arthur takes great pride in driving our growth in this region which is moving full steam ahead following the official launch of our UK operation in September 2009.

Having spent the past 4 years working with Foviance, one of Europe's largest usability consultancies, within the usability arena, and managing UX strategy & projects for some of the largest and most successful online businesses in Europe, he's seen first hand how the market has shifted towards more sophisticated research methodologies such as those provided by UserZoom.

When not UserZooming, Arthur spends quality time with his family in the Cheshire countryside and plays the odd game of football; and of course, supporting his team Manchester United.