Independent UX Researcher (Caregiving Context)

2015 – Present
Bengaluru Area, India

• Spearheaded longitudinal qualitative research on neurodivergent learning patterns, tracking cognitive and behavioral evolution across multiple developmental stages.
• Executed iterative research cycles—observation, hypothesis, and experimentation—to refine educational strategies and outcomes.
• Developed custom learning interventions based on real-time feedback, significantly improving user engagement and adaptability.
• Translated complex behavioral data into actionable design insights, emphasizing inclusive design and accessibility principles.
• Navigated high-ambiguity environments, requiring constant recalibration of research methodologies to meet shifting user needs.

User Experience Design Consultant

Amazon

Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed backend interfaces for the Android marketplace.
• Created a comprehensive developer dashboard to upload, review, submit, and manage builds.
• Built an internal dashboard for seller management and review.
• Delivered interaction design, prototyping, UI design, user testing, and collaborated with engineering for seamless integration.

User Experience Design Consultant

Yahoo!

Sep 2012 – Sep 2013
Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed multi-platform experiences for user-generated content (UGC).
• Developed internal content agility dashboards to streamline editorial workflows.
• Contributed to Yahoo! India portal: weather widget, comments, badges, live blogging, and interest quotient modules.

User Experience Lead – Slabble

InMobi

Sep 2011 – Jun 2012
Bengaluru Area, India

• Designed and launched Slabble TV, a white-label interactive media guide for iOS & Android.
• Led end-to-end UX design including research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Collaborated with product managers and developers to align with business goals.
• Built scalable design systems ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Mentored junior designers and facilitated design workshops.

Founding Member – User Experience

Slabble

Jan 2011 – Aug 2011
Bangalore

• Co-founded UX strategy for a content discovery and delivery platform.
• Designed mobile experiences for curated feeds and social sharing.
• Featured in: YourStory – 2 Seconds of Fame ⛓️‍💥

Senior User Interface Engineer

MindTree Wireless Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
Bangalore, India

• Contributed to N!Mo (Next in Mobility) division, creating India’s first indigenous white-label Android device.
• Defined interaction models and design systems for a custom Android OS.

User Experience Designer

InMobi

Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Bengaluru Area, India

• First UX designer at mKhoj/InMobi, embedding UX culture and design thinking in a fast-scaling startup.
• Designed AdROIt™ advertiser platform and enhanced B2B mobile ad portal with innovative interaction paradigms.
• Designed the company website www.mKhoj.com

User Interface Engineer

Proteans Software Solutions (acquired by Symphony Services)

Feb 2008 – Oct 2008
Bengaluru Area, India

• Delivered UX strategies and heuristic evaluations for multiple enterprise clients.

User Interface Design Associate

National Institute of Design, R & D campus

2006 – 2007
Bangalore, India

• Led UX research and design for IIT Chennai & n-Logue Pvt. Ltd (web app redesign).
• Partnered with GE Healthcare on user-centered interface design.

User Experience Intern

Trellisys.net Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2005 – Feb 2006
Bengalore, India

• Designed a learning-based CRM survey system for client projects.

Summer Intern

Grey Worldwide (India) Pvt. Ltd.

May 2004 – Jun 2004
Bengalore, India

• Conducted user research & brand insights for client campaigns for Levi’s.

Masters in Information and Digital Design

National Institute of Design.

Jun 2003
Ahmedabad, India