
With my design experience spanning across both physical and digital products over the last 8 years, I bring a unique perspective to design where process trumps product . Creativity and problem solving have been synonymous in my journey, and my sweet spot lies in caring about the product and business as much as my customers .
Over the last 3 years, I completed my Master’s Degree in HCI , designed for an edtech non-profit before finding a growing founding-stage startup solving a problem I’m passionate about . Working independently across B2B SaaS, Growth, and 0-1 products, I’m a self-starter who has honed the art of deriving the ask behind the ask .
When I’m not working on upcoming features for Studentslanding, you’ll find me lost in classical literature , creating digital art to decorate our walls , and debating emerging technologies with my peers
Sep 2025 - Present
Photon Infotech
At Photon, I design enterprise tools for Fortune 100 clients and lead the integration of AI-assisted workflows into the design process. I cut our design cycle time in half by combining structured prompts, prototyping, and human-in-the-loop reviews. I also led internal adoption through documentation, hackathons, and team enablement efforts.
Feb 2024 - Sep 2025
Studentslanding Inc
I owned the end-to-end design of a two-sided housing marketplace for students, from discovery to mobile launch. My work on comparison tools and map-based search increased conversions by 32%, while mobile-first design boosted engagement by nearly 20%. I also introduced a scalable design system that cut UI inconsistencies by 40%.
July 2023 - Feb 2024
Keelworks Foundation
I redesigned learner flows and course structures to improve accessibility and reduce drop-offs by 23%. I also led the revamp of the nonprofit’s main site, increasing donations and volunteer signups by over 20%. My focus was on clarity, accessibility, and driving action through thoughtful UX.
August 2022 - May 2023
Securitas
I improved the billing experience for enterprise clients by analyzing 150+ support calls and redesigning key flows. This led to a 32% drop in support requests and higher task completion rates. I also shipped WCAG-compliant dashboards that brought clarity to complex security data at scale.
June 2019 - June 2021
NRB Bearings
At India’s top bearing manufacturer, I designed data-driven tools for a custom PLM platform used by teams across engineering, sales, and operations. My dashboards cut lead times by 54% and helped execs identify ROI opportunities through better visibility. I also restructured legacy IA and workflows to support new business growth.
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