EDUCATION
Master of Science, Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Information Systems Engineering and Management
Bachelor of Design, Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
MIT Institute of Design, Pune India
Product Design
DESIGN & UX SKILLS
UX Research
Wire-frames
Usability testing
A/B testing
Persona building
Interaction flow map
Physical Prototyping
Digital Prototyping
Interaction design
Story boards
Visual design
Heuristic evaluations
APPLIED SKILLS
Team Building
Detail oriented
Statistical Analysis
Conflict Management
Client communication
Presentations
User Research
User empathy
Data Analysis
Task Analysis
Process Mapping
Negotiations
SOFTWARE SKILLS
InVision
Figma
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Corel Draw
Catia
Rhinoceros
Keyshot
Hypershot
Premiere Pro
Microsoft Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
CUMMINS INC. Columbus, IN | Dec 2019- Present | User Experience Analyst (GUIDANZ)
Executed user research, task analysis, card sorting, heuristic evaluations & usability testing to create usable design.
Researched & identified complex usage patterns, presented design recommendations to leadership, development & other
internal
management in an Agile Working Model.
Spearheaded the requirement management activities to ensure that the changes are understood and approved by
stakeholders within the organization.
Collaborated with technical experts on the solution design, support, implementation, maintenance & enhancement of
information systems.
ANINDITA TOY COMPANY (P) LTD. Pune, India | Product Designer | Sept 2013- Apr 2016 | Intern Jun 2011- Jul 2011
Designed and developed product concepts, graphics and packaging.
Conducted in user research and Competitive market analysis.
Led design work to drive and develop products with respect to manufacturing as well multi-tasked as a product & graphic
designer.
Recommended alternative design solutions to reduce cost. Re-designed components for mass production that reduced the
cost of production by 50% of the original cost.
Negotiated & coordinated work with suppliers for scheduling, material procurement, delivery. These resulted in positive
relations with 4 suppliers that improved supplier & company relations.
Understood the cross-functionality of teams and applied it to design.
DIGITAL SYSTEMS, Mumbai, India | Product Design Intern
Gathered & evaluated user requirements by conducting usability testing, focus groups, contextual inquiry & personas.
Created user interaction flows & wire-frames for user interface considering Linux (Ubuntu) operating systems.
Worked closely with development team to develop & implement UI.
Executed Beta testing with prototypes to assess user impact and gather feedback on the UI.
FREELANCE DESIGN EXPERIENCE
SII TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD. Pune, India | 2016
Catered client requirements and working closely with software teams to develop User interface.
Created wireframes and user interaction flows
Performed usability testing by installing live digital prototypes
MIKAMACHI TECHNOLOGIES, Pune, India | 2014
Designed a GSM Modem enclosure which can be integrated with the flow sensor to transmit and receive data of the device
remotely.
Worked on form semantics and design to enhance the water meter for domestic use to create user experience.
KRUPA AUSHADHALAY. Guhaghar, India | 2016
Member of the core team in capacity for finalizing company’s brand identity including Logos, collaterals, introductory
products & packaging.
Supported to create brand value for international market
Selecting suppliers and vendors for the products and analyzing the benefits and establish competitive advantage.
PATENT APPLICATION
US Patent Application No. 15/501,41B (2017)
TITLE: BOARD GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYING THE GAME
Enhancement and addition of more features to a Strategic board game which previously applied for patent. It added good value and unique game play.
Indian Patent Application No. 1793/MUM/2015 (5/5/2015)
TITLE: PASSENGER OPERATED INQUIRY SYSTEM
The passenger Operated Inquiry System (POIS) which was the final year project was applied for patent by the company due to its unique concept (User Interaction & Experience Design)