ABOUT ME:
With over 12 years of design experience, spanning graphic design and UX. I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring design aligns strategically with product, development, and marketing goals. My commitment to mentorship is demonstrated by my history of guiding new hires through onboarding.
I specialize in the end-to-end UX process, working independently and/or collaboratively on a cross-functional team.
β€ KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Spearheaded a website redesign that directly increased conversions by 14%.
Enhanced site speed, mobile responsiveness, and security β leading to a 15% decline in bounce rates, improved search rankings, 0% downtime, and zero hacking incidents. Implemented A/B testing practices to ground design decisions in real-world user data.
My diverse background has been instrumental in providing a solid foundation in understanding and advocating for the user while balancing business requirements.
β€ AREAS OF EXPERTISE
My design approach centers on holistic user experiences. I led the UI/UX design for a wellness app, focusing on intuitive interactions that cater directly to user needs. Data is my guiding light β I leverage user research and analytics to ensure my solutions are truly user-centric. My success stems from cross-functional collaboration, where I partner with diverse teams to translate user insights into effective design strategies.
I also possess a strong marketing sensibility, crafting compelling collateral, that resonate with target audiences. As a lifelong learner, I'm committed to continuous upskilling, staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of UI/UX and graphic design.
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π¨βπ» Visit my portfolio at https://rajaoliginti.com/
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Expertise:
End-to-end product design β’ UX (User Experience) design β’ UI (User Interface) design β’ Wireframes β’ Prototypes β’ Low/high-fidelity design β’ Design thinking β’ Agile methodology β’ Web design β’ App design β’ Graphic design β’ Logo design β’ HTML/CSS β’ Video Editing β’ Presentation Design β’ Project Management β’ Team Management β’ Time Management
Tools Stack:
Figma β’ Adobe XD β’ Miro β’ Monday.com β’ Azure boards β’ Adobe Photoshop β’ Adobe Illustrator β’ Adobe InDesign β’ Adobe PremierPro β’ Adobe After Effects β’ Microsoft Office β’ WordPress β’ HubSpot
rSTAR Technologies (formerly known as Sofbang) is a systems integrator focused on solving the unique challenges facing asset-intensive industries. rSTAR works with large manufacturing, energy/utility, retail, fintech and high-tech companies to improve CX, enhance efficiency and resilience, improve profits and boost ROI.
β Led the design strategy for the marketing team, aligning visual communication with business goals for maximum impact. Expertly utilized industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, XD) to execute projects effectively, all while managing timelines and nurturing junior designers.
β Championed user-centricity by collaborating with product, development, and fellow designers. This resulted in the implementation of intuitive and engaging UI/UX for a holistic wellness app, including explainer and product demo videos, and a redesigned website built on WordPress.
β Crafted a comprehensive suite of marketing assets (HubSpot-powered landing pages and emails, presentations, case studies, whitepapers, etc.) that effectively communicated rSTAR's value proposition and drove conversions. Authored impactful PowerPoint presentations using MS PowerPoint for internal and external stakeholders.
β Played a pivotal role in the company's rebranding efforts, ensuring a polished and cohesive user experience across the redesigned website and adherence to updated brand guidelines.
While working with Dell EMC (EMC data storage systems), I've had the privilege of contributing to a diverse range of projects, each aimed at fostering effective communication and engagement.
From crafting dynamic presentations for both internal and external stakeholders to designing graphics for employee portals and event promotions, my experience spans across various mediums.
A significant portion of my work has revolved around creating impactful PowerPoint presentations, collaborating closely with key stakeholders including the Senior VP & MD of COE & APJ centers, Global Engineering PM/ Operations, APJ R&D Centers, program managers, senior marketing director, and marcom program manager.
Alongside presentations, I've also ventured into video production and editing, as well as crafting compelling MarCom materials like - emails and newsletters.
Leveraging a skill set that includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Premier Pro, Camtasia Studio, and PowerPoint, I strive to deliver visually stunning and effective solutions that resonate with audiences and drive results.