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SENIOR DESIGNER
Auxo Technology Labs
2017 - 2021
MODULE LEAD
Mindtree Limited
2021- Present
EXPERIENCE
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Architect. Nivedha
AI-first Product & UX leadership
Multi-faceted designer
Client - Sotheby International Realty ( A luxury real estate brand )
Actively engaged with clients and stakeholders, directly contributing to project outcomes. Worked extensively on responsive design for multiple platforms, employing both graceful degradation and progressive enhancement techniques. Revamped websites and internal systems, integrating a cohesive design system to optimize user flow and navigation, thereby reducing customer misdirection. Enhanced visual style, layouts, and grids, delivering a user-centric design with high precision. Proposed and implemented features that improved both aesthetics and functionality.
As the sole designer on the team, consistently delivered pixel-perfect designs with minimal error rates, adhering to strict timelines and maintaining brand consistency. Gained specialized experience in Google Material Design, design systems, strategic content placement, and prototyping.
UI/UX Designer
Led the integration of advanced UX strategies and design principles, collaborating with the AR/VR team to elevate the user experience of the Interior Designer application. Expertly developed and refined wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI elements for both web and XR platforms, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user journey. Drove the creation of user-centric design solutions while maintaining high aesthetic standards. Additionally, crafted distinctive product and sub-brand logos for Auxo, enhancing brand identity and visual impact.
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Product Designer
Directed the strategic vision and innovation for product design, driving the development of new features and a comprehensive overhaul of visual aesthetics. Spearheaded the creation of high-impact products, meticulously designing and refining components, color schemes, materials, and ergonomics to align with brand excellence. Developed a diverse portfolio of in-house products, including the Safe Qube (UV sterilizer box), an Automatic Parking Lot System, and advanced smart furniture, showcasing a commitment to cutting-edge, functional design.
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Lead Architect
As a Lead Architect, I specialized in architectural design, space planning, and the development of intelligent environments across diverse zones. I implemented biophilic design principles to combat sick building syndrome, transforming conventional office spaces into vibrant, living gardens that promote well-being and productivity. My expertise encompassed advanced material selection, dynamic spatial configurations, and the integration of immersive environmental elements. I managed projects from initial cold shell to fully functional, innovative workspaces, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Mohamad Sathak Academy of Arch
2015 - 2017
Assigned Students for subjects like Architectural design, Building construction, Architectural drawing, Building materials and building services, basic design. Handled various viva and reviews on architectural design and building construction for various colleges. Skilled in teaching students with practical examples. Ability to prepare syllabus, lecture, and hold interactive sessions on related-topic with students. Developing a series of unique projects that succeeded in getting students excited about Architecture.
Designed high-end healthcare interiors for prestigious clients such as Apollo Groups and Agarwal Eye Hospitals. Managed the end-to-end design process, including conceptual presentations, detailed interior layouts, spatial planning, and landscape design. Successfully executed unique projects that enhanced the aesthetic and functional quality of healthcare environments, demonstrating a keen ability to create compelling and innovative design solutions.
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
Forum Architects
2015 - 2015
Oversaw industrial design and detailed drawing processes, developed schematic layouts for villas, bungalows, apartments, and retirement homes. Managed the remodeling and refurbishment of existing commercial structures, including hotels. Expertly crafted presentations for design competitions and government project proposals, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in both design execution and strategic communication.
INTERN ARCHITECT
Natraj & Venkat Architects
2013 - 2014
Affiliated with a prominent architectural firm in Chennai, with extensive experience in commercial buildings, multi-story structures, residential apartments, luxury villas, and educational institutions. Expertly managed spatial organization, office layout design, façade and elevation design, and restroom design. Produced comprehensive working drawings and detailed plans. Collaborated with esteemed clients including Lanco, Arihant, RMZ Mall Bangalore, and Parry’s, delivering high-quality design solutions tailored to each project’s requirements.
ARCHITECT
Temple Tree Consultants
2015 - 2016
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Tiger Analytics
2022- Present
Promoted twice in two years for driving strategic design leadership, delivery excellence, and measurable business impact across one of the organization’s most critical accounts. Progressed from Lead to Senior Lead and now Design Manager, owning end-to-end UX strategy and AI-first design delivery for complex, data-intensive platforms. Recognized for architecting scalable design systems, embedding governance frameworks, and pioneering AI-powered creative operations (Figma AI, LLM-assisted ideation) to accelerate ideation, cut versioning cycles and handoff time by 40%, and enforce brand guardrails.
As Tower Lead, I’ve directed multidisciplinary teams in delivering enterprise dashboards, data platforms, and AI-powered user experiences, including conversational interfaces, recommendation modules, and personalization flows. Partnered with engineering to implement semantic/LLM-driven search UIs and conversational shopping assistants. Directed the delivery of AI-powered dashboards with persona-based customization, reducing analysis time by 30% and enabling faster decision-making. Partnered with Growth to implement AI-driven experimentation (bandit allocation, staged rollouts) that improved conversion outcomes. Built prompt-library and content ops workflows for scalable UI copy and knowledge modules across Mars digital platforms.
Strengths include transforming ambiguity into clarity, scaling design governance, mentoring high-performing design teams, and consistently delivering business-aligned, user-first outcomes in high-stakes, fast-moving environments.
CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
AI-First Product & UX Strategy
AI-driven design workflows · Conversational UI & LLM-based search · Personalization & recommendation patterns · AI-assisted experimentation (A/B & bandit allocation)
Design Leadership & Governance
Design systems & tokens · Component libraries · UX governance frameworks · Cross-functional alignment (business, product, engineering) · Design QA & delivery oversight
Product Design & Experience
End-to-end UX for enterprise platforms · Data-intensive dashboard design · Web & mobile application design
Creative & Content Ops
Prompt library creation · Content generation workflows · Scalable UI patterns for evergreen surfaces
Collaboration & Team Growth
Stakeholder workshops & facilitation · Mentoring and scaling design teams · Agile rituals & process optimization · Clear executive storytelling & roadmap communication
Technical & Tools
Figma (components, variables, Dev Mode) · Power BI UX/UI · Miro & FigJam for IA & flows · GenAI tooling for design ideation & content ops
IMPACT & OUTCOMES
- Architected scalable design systems that cut rework and accelerated time-to-market.
- Pioneered AI-first workflows that reduced design handoff cycles by 40%.
- Orchestrated cross-functional delivery of enterprise dashboards that improved decision-making speed by 30%.
- Operationalized AI-driven experimentation (bandits, staged rollouts) that boosted conversion outcomes.
- Scaled thought leadership through UX playbooks, GenAI adoption frameworks, and design governance maturity.
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EDUCATION
B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture/ 2009 - 2014
First in class/ Hindustan University/ Chennai, India
CERTIFICATION
DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION
IIM, Kozhikode
UX PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
UI UX SPECIALIZATION
CalAarts
HOW TO DESIGN FOR AR & VR
Interaction Design Foundation
Distinction - Top 10% in class
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INTRODUCTION TO AR & AR CORE
Google, Day Dream
Design thinking methodology covering empathy, problem framing, ideation, prototyping, and testing; application of AI technologies for opportunity identification and solution development; focus on practical innovation, market-relevant outcomes, and strategic design as a driver of business growth and impact.
Foundation of User Experience (UX) Design, UX Design Process: Empathize, Define and Ideate, Build Wireframes and Low Fidelity Prototypes, Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts, Create High- Fidelity Designs in Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD, Design a User Experience for Social Good.
Visual Elements of User Interface Design, UX Design Fundamentals, Web Designs: Strategy and Information Architecture, Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes.
Design engaging User Experiences for Augmented and Virtual reality through the use of Storytelling Techniques. Enhance adoption and Sales of augmented and Virtual reality products by designing for experiences with maximum immersion. Design 3D interfaces that feel real, by taking visual, auditory and kinesthetic interactions into account. Evaluate and improve the User Experience of Augmented and Virtual Reality designs.
Identifying AR experiences, Tools and Platforms used in the AR Landscape, AR realistic feel, popular Use Cases for AR, AR User flow.