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Noorul Ameen

Noorul Ameen

AI Product Design Innovation Catalyst | Human-centered, Usability & Inclusive Design Advocate
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

  • Accomplished design leader with 20+ years of experience specializing in delivering inclusive, user-centered digital products.
  • Expertise in Enterprise UX, Accessibility, and Design Ops. Dedicated to addressing complex challenges when it comes to enterprise software applications.
  • Advocate for ethical and impactful design practices, sharing knowledge as a frequent speaker and mentor in designing for inclusion and accessibility.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Director of Design

Mitratech
03.2023 - Current
  • Led AI driven product design initiatives with respect to tooling, PoCs, implementation and knowledge sharing.
  • Drove design strategy and operations across compliance-focused enterprise platforms.
  • Evaluated and introduced cutting-edge design tools and software to the team, ensuring a competitive edge in the industry.
  • Championed accessibility-first design practices and scalable UX frameworks.
  • Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies, tools and templates at enterprise level.

Adjunct Professor in UI/UX Design

Institute of Product Leadership
08.2024 - Current
  • Mentored close to 300+ seasoned product managers in UX strategy, design thinking, and high-fidelity prototyping.
  • Taught UI/UX Design courses, providing instruction to many aspiring product managers in one of Bangalore's leading business school.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

User Experience Manager

Mitratech
09.2020 - 02.2023
  • Led enterprise product UX initiatives with emphasis on WCAG compliance.
  • Presented design concepts to executive leadership, securing buy-in for key initiatives and improvements on existing products or services.
  • Embedded user-centered design across agile product teams.
  • Streamlined communication between UX teams located globally by developing standard documentation practices that facilitated collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Head of Design

HashedIn by Deloitte
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Presented design proposals to clients professionally and persuasively, securing new business opportunities and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Built a diverse and talented design team, recruiting top talent from various backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to projects.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to develop cohesive branding strategies for clients, establishing a strong brand identity across multiple platforms.
  • Managed budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within allocated resources without sacrificing quality.

Design Manager

BNY Mellon
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders through active listening, collaboration, and clear communication of design objectives.
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Increased project efficiency by implementing agile design methodologies, resulting in faster turnaround times.
  • Enhanced team creativity and innovation by leading brainstorming sessions and design workshops.

Design Lead / UX Architect

Pramati Technologies / Imaginea / WaveMaker
12.2011 - 05.2017
  • Led design for multiple SaaS and low-code platforms with a focus on usability and scale.
  • Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating rationale behind creative decisions while inviting constructive criticism.
  • Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by incorporating user feedback into iterative design improvements for web and mobile applications.

Usability Specialist

BNY Mellon
04.2006 - 12.2011
  • Championed a user-centered approach within the organization, influencing key decision-makers to prioritize user needs in product development efforts.
  • Enhanced user experience by conducting extensive research and analysis of target audiences, resulting in improved usability and satisfaction.
  • Investigated competitor products and industry trends to stay ahead of the curve in creating cutting-edge UX designs.
  • Conducted regular usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users to inform iterative improvements on designs.

Education

International Certificate - Strategy & Leadership

Institute of Product Leadership
Bengaluru, India
01.2023 - 2033.01

Executive Program - General Management

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
01.2007 - 2008.01

B.Tech - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Pondicherry Engineering College
01.2000 - 2004.01

Skills

AI-driven product design

Certification

AI in UX/UI Design

Timeline

Adjunct Professor in UI/UX Design

Institute of Product Leadership
08.2024 - Current

Director of Design

Mitratech
03.2023 - Current

International Certificate - Strategy & Leadership

Institute of Product Leadership
01.2023 - 2033.01

User Experience Manager

Mitratech
09.2020 - 02.2023

Head of Design

HashedIn by Deloitte
11.2018 - 09.2020

Design Manager

BNY Mellon
05.2017 - 10.2018

Design Lead / UX Architect

Pramati Technologies / Imaginea / WaveMaker
12.2011 - 05.2017

Executive Program - General Management

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
01.2007 - 2008.01

Usability Specialist

BNY Mellon
04.2006 - 12.2011

B.Tech - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Pondicherry Engineering College
01.2000 - 2004.01

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