My Journey from Computer Science to UX Design
HCI student with a zeal for UX/UI design, I'm keen to use my skills to craft engaging mobile and web interfaces. I seek a role that challenges me and lets me contribute to exciting projects, nurturing my growth in design.
Education
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, Rochester Institue of Techology, USA , 2023-2025
GPA: 3.78/4.0
Awarded Merit Scholarship of 30% for 2 consecutive years.
Relevant Coursework: Research Methods, Information and Interaction Design, Usability Testing, HCI in Mobile, Wearable, and Ubiquitous devices, Visual Analytics, UX Design Strategies, User Centered Design.
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering, University of Mumbai, India, 2019-2023
Graduated with GPA: 3.8/4.0
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering Rochester, NY
Rochester Insitute of Tehcnology, Rochester, NY, USA, Aug 2024 – Present
•Mentored student project teams to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with project objectives.
•Led discussions on product strategies and design thinking, helping students develop a deeper understanding of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycles.
UX Usability Testing Consultant
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, NY, USA, Jan 2024- May 2024
Conducted usability testing with 8 senior participants to assess Medicare Health Plan changes, identifying 5 key usability issues impacting the senior user group.
Applied heuristic evaluation and user testing to pinpoint critical ssues, improving task completion time by 30% for senior citizens.
Delivered a comprehensive UX report that contributed to a 25% improvement in user engagement among older adult users.
Collaborated with stakeholders to refine product usability, ensuring
design changes aligned with user needs and business goals.
User Experience Developer - Research Assistant Rochester, NY
School of Information, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA, Oct 2023 – May 2024
Led the development of a chatbot using React and D3.js to improve data visualization onboarding for UX designers, applying user-centered design principles to enhance user understanding and application.
Conducted extensive usability testing with 10 UX designers, exploring different onboarding methods. This led to a 30% reduction in onboarding time, allowing new users to complete the process faster and with greater ease.
Based on user feedback, implemented design improvements that increased user satisfaction by 25%, making the onboarding experience more intuitive and effective.
Skills
Projects
Spectrum- Redefining Podcast Discovery and Engagement | 2024
Conducted user research with a survey of 50 participants, identifying key pain points in podcast discovery and listening.
Executed a competitive analysis of 5 major podcast platforms, identifying market gaps and opportunities. Leveraged research insights to ideate and sketch design concepts for an improved podcast discovery platform, focusing on curated onboarding, topic-based exploration, and in-app social sharing features.
WEGDASH – Widget Design for Wegmans App (WicHacks'24) | 2024
Designed a widget allowing quick addition of frequently bought items to the cart, instant delivery status updates for at-a-glance information, and handy shortcuts for easy access to search, cart, and settings.
Integrated voice assistance for seamless navigation, ensuring full accessibility for users with disabilities.
MoodMenderAI | 2023
Spearheaded the design of a mobile app tackling mental health challenges for low-income teens, conducting contextual interviews with 8 teenagers to refine a 24/7 AI companion, driving 80% user inclination for frequent usage..
Personal qualities
Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.
Strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating design concepts.
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
Passionate about staying current with technology and design trends.
Interests
Nature Photography– can't miss a beautiful sky.
Staying abreast of the latest trends in technology and design.