Make complex simple
I live by the principle of "make complex simple" because I believe that simplicity and ease-of-use are key to creating impactful and user-centric designs.
Use what's available
I believe in leveraging existing patterns to create intuitive and efficient interfaces that empower users to achieve their goals with ease.
Data over intuition
I prioritize data over intuition because I believe that user feedback and empirical evidence are essential for creating designs that truly meet the needs of the users.
Question everything
I'm committed to questioning assumptions and challenging the status quo in order to drive innovation and create user experiences that truly stand out
Design for the user
I focus on designing for the user. By placing their needs and preferences at the heart of the design process, experiences that are genuinely impactful can be created.
Design for everyone
I'm dedicated to designing for everyone. Inclusive design is not only morally right, but it also leads to better user experiences regardless of abilities or backgrounds.
PacStar - Curtiss Wright
Product Design for High-Level Defense Application
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Spearheading the product design for a highly complex defense application for PacStar, adhering to stringent security and usability requirements.
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Collaborated closely with defense experts and stakeholders to gather detailed user requirements and ensure alignment with military-grade standards.
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Developed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs tailored to complex data sets and real-time operational requirements, enhancing usability for defense personnel.
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Focused on optimizing information architecture to ensure rapid access to critical data and improving decision-making processes in high-stress environments.
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Implemented scalable design systems that accommodate future feature expansions and updates, ensuring long-term maintainability and flexibility.
Nestle Purina
UX Research and Design for Shopify Ecommerce Site
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Conducted user research and tests and applied data-driven insights to optimize site performance, resulting in a 65% reduction in subscription cancellations.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful launches of collections and promotions, ensuring seamless user experiences across responsive design, mobile UI/UX, and cross-browser development.
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Trained to become an accessibility champion, committed to inclusive design and ensuring WCAG compliance.
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Prioritized secure and intuitive UX design, ensuring compliance with defense protocols and usability standards for mission-critical applications.
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Regularly conducted site audits, usability tests, and continuous improvements to keep designs aligned with user needs and business goals.
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Leveraged agile methodologies and product management best practices to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Kindling
User Research, Design
Addressed the challenge of making the cannabis e-commerce site more trustworthy by focusing on education. Based on user research, prioritized informing users about cannabis before encouraging purchases, shifting the focus from product promotion to user education. Developed research-driven wireframes and high-fidelity designs to build trust and improve engagement. optimizing user experience and enhancing product discoverability.
thinkum
User Research, Design
Simplified a highly complex AI-driven insurance product by creating an intuitive, easy-to-navigate user interface. Focused on making intricate functionalities more understandable through thoughtful design, which resulted in clearer communication of the product’s value and an increase in lead generation.
Little Potato Company
User Research, Design
Designed a storytelling website to humanize potatoes, turning them into a relatable and appealing product. Through creative storytelling techniques, the site encouraged users to connect emotionally with the product, driving brand engagement and making potatoes a household staple. Awarded the W3 Gold Award for its compelling UI and UX
Consolidated diverse manufacturing product information into a streamlined, user-friendly interface. Applied agile UX methodologies and iterative design processes to enhance usability and overall user satisfaction.
Layfield
User Research
Various Clients
Social Media Design & Planning
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Successfully developed and implemented engaging social media campaigns that increased brand awareness and audience interaction.
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Demonstrated expertise in creating visually appealing and shareable social media content that resonated with target audiences.
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Effectively collaborated with stakeholders to align design concepts with campaign goals and brand guidelines.
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Managed design revisions and adjustments to optimize content performance and drive engagement.
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Ensured the timely delivery of high-quality social media assets that met brand standards and technical requirements.
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Applied strategic web design principles to enhance the visual impact and user experience of social media content across various platforms.
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Zocales Travels Private Limited
Brand, Web & Graphic Design
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Successfullyestablished the Zocales Travel brand from the ground up.
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Created a cohesive brand identity that effectively communicated the company's vision and values.
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Designed and implemented key brand elements, including logos, marketing materials, and a user-friendly website.
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Conducted in-depth market research to inform brand positioning and messaging.
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Ensured brand consistency across all touchpoints by developing and maintaining comprehensive brand guidelines.
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Utilized responsive web design principles to create a website that provided a seamless user experience across devices.
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DHL: (Sep '16 - Nov '17)
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Trade Lane Manager, (Jun '14 - Sep '16)
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Sales Manager, (Jul'10 - Jun '14)
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Business Development Manager
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TNT: (Jul '09 - Jul '10) Major Accounts Manager
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FedEx: (May '06 - Jul '09) Territory Manager
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UNIVERSITY Of TORONTO - XR Designer & Developer (2021 -2022)
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UNIVERSITY Of TORONTO - UI/UX design (2021 -2021)
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ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY - MBA - Marketing (2004 - 2006)
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BANGALORE UNIVERSITY - Bachelors in Commerce (2001 - 2004)
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Product Design
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User Research & Analysis
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Wireframing & Prototyping
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UX/ UI Design
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Interaction Design & Animations
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Information Architecture
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User Research
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Motion Graphics
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Data Interpretation
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Brand Visual Identity
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Presentation
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Documentation & Reporting
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Experience
Feb 2022 - Till Date
Major Tom Digital Agency
UX/UI Designer
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
Accenture
Marketing Expert at Facebook
Nov 2017 - July 2020
Zocales Travel
Co-founder
Jul 2010 - Nov 2017
DHL Global Forwarding
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Trade Lane Manager | (Sep '16 - Nov '17)
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Sales Manager | (Jun '14 - Sep '16)
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Business Development Manager | (Jul'10 - Jun '14)
Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
TNT
Major Accounts Manager
May 2006 - Jul 2009
FedEx
Territory Manager
Education
2021 -2022
UNIVERSITY Of TORONTO
VR Designer & Developer - Technical Boot Camp
2021 - 2022
UNIVERSITY Of TORONTO
UX/UI Designer - Technical Bootcamp
2004 - 2006
ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY
MBA - Marketing
2001 - 2004
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
B.COM
Competencies
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Conducted heuristic evaluations to identify usability issues and propose improvements.
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Designed and executed A/B testing to optimize website/app performance.
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Developed and executed user recruitment strategies to ensure diverse study samples.
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Analyzed user data to create user personas and identify crucial user behaviors and pain points.
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Synthesized user feedback and research findings into engaging user stories and journey maps.
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Facilitated focus groups to collect valuable user insights and feedback on design concepts.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to ensure successful project outcomes.
Design Tools
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Adobe Creative Suite: XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects
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Figma, Sketch, Invision
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Miro
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Octopus
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Gather Content
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Unity Engine
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HTML, CSS, JS, C#
Design Skills
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Wireframing
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UI design
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Interaction design
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Animations
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Information architecture/ Site Mapping
Research Skills
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Conducted UX research using interviews, surveys, and usability testing to improve user experiences.
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Employed design thinking to develop innovative solutions and solve complex problems.
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Analyzed data using statistical methods to inform research findings.
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Created effective design strategies based on research insights to optimize user experiences.
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Ensured designs were accessible and user-friendly by following accessibility principles.
SALEM
BANGALORE
GURGAON
NIAGARA
TORONTO
DALLAS