User Experience Designer with expertise in Interaction Design, Gamification, and Education, specializing in User Research to uncover insights that drive effective, user-centered designs.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ValueLabs
Senior Interaction Designer
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
Led user research during discovery phase using stakeholder interviews and complementary methods.
Synthesized insights into key findings and actionable design directions.
Presented research outcomes to stakeholders and leadership to inform product strategy.
Conducted usability testing with real users post-design to validate and refine solutions.
Key Projects:
Mitchell Regulatory Reporting Solutions Portal & Decision Point Portal Modernized legacy systems with contemporary UX practices.
Focused on improving usability by deeply understanding current user workflows.
Desk Booking & Team Management Web App – NFS Technologies Designed a scheduling tool for managers to book desks for teams based on hybrid work plans.
Used intuitive visual cues to streamline team planning and coordination.
SplashLearn
Game and Experience Designer
08.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
Researched teaching methodologies to design educational games aligned with user needs.
Conducted interviews with teachers and subject matter experts, supported by secondary research.
Key Project:
Reading Experience for Kids (Ages 7–12) Designed an engaging learning game to enhance reading and comprehension skills.
Insights from educators and research shaped age-appropriate game mechanics and content.
Architecture and Design Foundation India
Program Coordinator and Graphic Designer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
Independently ideated, researched, and curated programs focused on architecture and design.
Developed and managed festivals, tourism experiences, books, and workshops end-to-end.
Ensured thematic coherence, educational value, and audience engagement across all initiatives.
Nandu Associates
Architect and Graphic Designer
01.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
Designed a range of projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural sectors.
Developed architectural concepts and executed detailed designs, including interiors.
Balanced functionality, aesthetics, and client needs throughout the design process.
Education
National Institute of Design
Gandhinagar, India
M.Des from Toy and Game Design, Industrial Design
01.2018 - 01.2021
School of Planning And Architecture
Vijayawada
B.Arch from Thesis: Design of Theatre with social spaces, Airport Design, Housing, Community Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
Narayana Junior College
Hyderabad
Intermediate Board from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
04.2006 - 01.2008
Siddhartha Residential School
Hyderabad
Secondary School Certificate
01.2000 - 01.2006
Skills
Figma
Accomplishments
Awarded the Arcturus Winner at the 2022 Vega Awards in the Brand Strategy category for the ValueLabs Silver Jubilee Brand Strategy project.
The project Elemento, a collaborative learning game for children, was selected for showcase at the ‘Play and Learn’ conference in 2020, organized by IDC, IIT Mumbai.
Selected as one of the travelers for the ‘Dream:In’ program by design firm IDIOM Bangalore, tasked with collecting people’s dreams across India and transforming them into accessible business solutions.
Timeline
Senior Interaction Designer
ValueLabs
05.2022 - Current
Game and Experience Designer
SplashLearn
08.2020 - 04.2022
National Institute of Design
M.Des from Toy and Game Design, Industrial Design
01.2018 - 01.2021
School of Planning And Architecture
B.Arch from Thesis: Design of Theatre with social spaces, Airport Design, Housing, Community Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
Program Coordinator and Graphic Designer
Architecture and Design Foundation India
01.2014 - 01.2017
Architect and Graphic Designer
Nandu Associates
01.2013 - 01.2014
Narayana Junior College
Intermediate Board from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry