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Jeff Byrd

Director

Jeff has spent almost 20 years in the world of IT, and over 10 of those with a UX focus. Specializing in network security, he supports our ISO 9001 requirements, keeps both offices online, and is our go-to tech support for projects. Clients don’t normally get to meet Jeff (they’re missing out!) because he keeps labs running smoothly in the background. Jeff has a BS in Operations Management & Information Systems from Northern Illinois University.

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Something unique about you summed up in one sentence:

I refuse to have food delivered. I will always go pick it up…my wife hates that.

Your favorite part of working at Bold Insight:

Back working with people I’ve known for 10 years.

In your spare time (or if you had spare time), you would absolutely do this:

Go to a ranch somewhere in the mountains of Colorado.

How long have you been in the UX field?

IT for 20+ years, IT in UX 10+ years.

You cannot start the day without doing this...

Grabbing a 7-11 Double Gulp of Diet Coke.

Your favorite city in the world is...and why?

Chicago…love being in the city, hate getting there.

Your ultimate celebrity dinner party guest list would include:

Mike Ditka, Conan O’Brien, George Lucas, and Eddie Vedder.

Any other facts to share?

I’ve spent more on medical care for hamsters than I care to admit.
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