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Engineer
by Code,

Engineer
by Code,

Designer by Heart©

Designer by Heart©

CURRENTLY crafting human-centered
experiences AT capgemini, INDIA

(2022 – PRESENT)

CURRENTLY crafting human-centered
experiences AT capgemini, INDIA

(2022 – PRESENT)

Engineer
by Code,


Designer by Heart©

I love innovating human-centred user-experiences and solving complex problems for people — like you.

I love innovating human-centred user-experiences and solving complex problems for people — like you.

I love innovating human-centred user-experiences and solving complex problems for people — like you.

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

My tried-and-trusted Design process

My tried-and-trusted
Design process

(01)

Deep Research

Using contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and behavioral analytics to uncover hidden user needs and future trends.

(01)

Deep Research

Using contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and behavioral analytics to uncover hidden user needs and future trends.

(02)

Insightful Synthesis

Crafting story-driven insights through emotional mapping, the Kano Model, and data-driven visualizations to align user goals with business objectives.

(02)

Insightful Synthesis

Crafting story-driven insights through emotional mapping, the Kano Model, and data-driven visualizations to align user goals with business objectives.

(03)

Creative Ideation

Driving innovation with speculative design, co-creation workshops, and diverse brainstorming techniques like crazy 8s and mind mapping.

(03)

Creative Ideation

Driving innovation with speculative design, co-creation workshops, and diverse brainstorming techniques like crazy 8s and mind mapping.

(04)

Dynamic Prototyping

Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes enriched with motion design, accessibility features, and real-world user flows.

(04)

Dynamic Prototyping

Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes enriched with motion design, accessibility features, and real-world user flows.

(05)

Seamless Handoff

Leveraging my expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and design systems to deliver production-ready assets and smooth micro-interaction integration.

(05)

Seamless Handoff

Leveraging my expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and design systems to deliver production-ready assets and smooth micro-interaction integration.

(06)

Iterative Testing

Refining designs with heuristic analysis, multi-layered testing (A/B tests and emotional response analysis), and real-time feedback loops.

(06)

Iterative Testing

Refining designs with heuristic analysis, multi-layered testing (A/B tests and emotional response analysis), and real-time feedback loops.

(01)

Deep Research

Using contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and behavioral analytics to uncover hidden user needs and future trends.

(01)

Deep Research

Using contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and behavioral analytics to uncover hidden user needs and future trends.

(02)

Insightful Synthesis

Crafting story-driven insights through emotional mapping, the Kano Model, and data-driven visualizations to align user goals with business objectives.

(02)

Insightful Synthesis

Crafting story-driven insights through emotional mapping, the Kano Model, and data-driven visualizations to align user goals with business objectives.

(03)

Creative Ideation

Driving innovation with speculative design, co-creation workshops, and diverse brainstorming techniques like crazy 8s and mind mapping.

(03)

Creative Ideation

Driving innovation with speculative design, co-creation workshops, and diverse brainstorming techniques like crazy 8s and mind mapping.

(04)

Dynamic Prototyping

Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes enriched with motion design, accessibility features, and real-world user flows.

(04)

Dynamic Prototyping

Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes enriched with motion design, accessibility features, and real-world user flows.

(05)

Seamless Handoff

Leveraging my expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and design systems to deliver production-ready assets and smooth micro-interaction integration.

(05)

Seamless Handoff

Leveraging my expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and design systems to deliver production-ready assets and smooth micro-interaction integration.

(06)

Iterative Testing

Refining designs with heuristic analysis, multi-layered testing (A/B tests and emotional response analysis), and real-time feedback loops.

(06)

Iterative Testing

Refining designs with heuristic analysis, multi-layered testing (A/B tests and emotional response analysis), and real-time feedback loops.

(01)

Deep Research

Using contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, and behavioral analytics to uncover hidden user needs and future trends.

(02)

Insightful Synthesis

Crafting story-driven insights through emotional mapping, the Kano Model, and data-driven visualizations to align user goals with business objectives.

(03)

Creative Ideation

Driving innovation with speculative design, co-creation workshops, and diverse brainstorming techniques like crazy 8s and mind mapping.

(04)

Dynamic Prototyping

Building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes enriched with motion design, accessibility features, and real-world user flows.

(05)

Seamless Handoff

Leveraging my expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and design systems to deliver production-ready assets and smooth micro-interaction integration.

(06)

Iterative Testing

Refining designs with heuristic analysis, multi-layered testing (A/B tests and emotional response analysis), and real-time feedback loops.

Experience

Experience

Experience

Capgemini

Delhi NCR, India

Senior Software Product Engineer

(2022 – Present)

Capgemini Research and Development (R&D). Reduced user onboarding time by 30% through workflow simplification. Improved task success rate by 25% after usability testing and dashboard redesign. Designed and coded scalable UI components used across 3+ enterprise modules. Contributed to a 15% boost in feature adoption via intuitive interface enhancements. Collaborated with devs & QA on performance optimization and design consistency

Capgemini

Delhi NCR, India

Senior Software Product Engineer

(2022 – Present)

Capgemini Research and Development (R&D). Reduced user onboarding time by 30% through workflow simplification. Improved task success rate by 25% after usability testing and dashboard redesign. Designed and coded scalable UI components used across 3+ enterprise modules. Contributed to a 15% boost in feature adoption via intuitive interface enhancements. Collaborated with devs & QA on performance optimization and design consistency

Capgemini

Delhi NCR, India

Senior Software Product Engineer

(2022 – Present)

Capgemini Research and Development (R&D). Reduced user onboarding time by 30% through workflow simplification. Improved task success rate by 25% after usability testing and dashboard redesign. Designed and coded scalable UI components used across 3+ enterprise modules. Contributed to a 15% boost in feature adoption via intuitive interface enhancements. Collaborated with devs & QA on performance optimization and design consistency

Carpool.School

Raleigh, USA (Remote)

Product Design Lead

2024

Created a cohesive brand, designed intuitive interfaces, and developed user-centered solutions to address scheduling and safety needs. Increased engagement by 71% and delivered a seamless carpooling experience leading a small team of designers and front-end developers.

Carpool.School

Raleigh, USA (Remote)

Product Design Lead

2024

Created a cohesive brand, designed intuitive interfaces, and developed user-centered solutions to address scheduling and safety needs. Increased engagement by 71% and delivered a seamless carpooling experience leading a small team of designers and front-end developers.

Carpool.School

Raleigh, USA (Remote)

Product Design Lead

2024

Created a cohesive brand, designed intuitive interfaces, and developed user-centered solutions to address scheduling and safety needs. Increased engagement by 71% and delivered a seamless carpooling experience leading a small team of designers and front-end developers.

Carpool.School

Raleigh, USA (Remote)

Product Design Lead

2024

Created a cohesive brand, designed intuitive interfaces, and developed user-centered solutions to address scheduling and safety needs. Increased engagement by 71% and delivered a seamless carpooling experience leading a small team of designers and front-end developers.

HashInclude

Kolhapur, INDIA

Web Designer

(2019 – 2020)

Designed and launched the KIT's College of Engineering official website, improving accessibility and navigation for 5,000+ students and faculty Led end-to-end UX process — from wireframing and prototyping to final design across all key pages Reduced bounce rate by an estimated 40% through improved content structure and responsive design Increased site engagement with intuitive CTAs and modernized UI aligned with institutional branding

HashInclude

Kolhapur, INDIA

Web Designer

(2019 – 2020)

Designed and launched the KIT's College of Engineering official website, improving accessibility and navigation for 5,000+ students and faculty Led end-to-end UX process — from wireframing and prototyping to final design across all key pages Reduced bounce rate by an estimated 40% through improved content structure and responsive design Increased site engagement with intuitive CTAs and modernized UI aligned with institutional branding

HashInclude

Kolhapur, INDIA

Web Designer

(2019 – 2020)

Designed and launched the KIT's College of Engineering official website, improving accessibility and navigation for 5,000+ students and faculty Led end-to-end UX process — from wireframing and prototyping to final design across all key pages Reduced bounce rate by an estimated 40% through improved content structure and responsive design Increased site engagement with intuitive CTAs and modernized UI aligned with institutional branding

HashInclude

Kolhapur, INDIA

Web Designer

(2019 – 2020)

Designed and launched the KIT's College of Engineering official website, improving accessibility and navigation for 5,000+ students and faculty Led end-to-end UX process — from wireframing and prototyping to final design across all key pages Reduced bounce rate by an estimated 40% through improved content structure and responsive design Increased site engagement with intuitive CTAs and modernized UI aligned with institutional branding

Research Contributions

Research Contributions

Research Contributions

Neuro-Mobile: BCI x HCI for Assistive Mobility

Developed as my undergraduate mega-thesis project, published under university research initiatives, and explored for patent potential, Neuro-Mobile advances Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for assistive technology.

Neuro-Mobile: BCI x HCI for Assistive Mobility

Developed as my undergraduate mega-thesis project, published under university research initiatives, and explored for patent potential, Neuro-Mobile advances Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for assistive technology.

Neuro-Mobile: BCI x HCI for Assistive Mobility

Developed as my undergraduate mega-thesis project, published under university research initiatives, and explored for patent potential, Neuro-Mobile advances Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for assistive technology.

Pose Estimation with Google MediaPipe & TensorFlow

Leveraged Google’s MediaPipe framework to explore real-time human pose tracking using machine learning.

Pose Estimation with Google MediaPipe & TensorFlow

Leveraged Google’s MediaPipe framework to explore real-time human pose tracking using machine learning.

Pose Estimation with Google MediaPipe & TensorFlow

Leveraged Google’s MediaPipe framework to explore real-time human pose tracking using machine learning.

Mask Detection System with ML+TensorFlow

Built and trained a machine learning model using TensorFlow to detect face mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mask Detection System with ML+TensorFlow

Built and trained a machine learning model using TensorFlow to detect face mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mask Detection System with ML+TensorFlow

Built and trained a machine learning model using TensorFlow to detect face mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discord Moderation Bot with Perspective API

As a Discord Certified and Affiliated Developer and Bug Hunter, I developed an AI-driven moderation bot to enhance community safety and engagement for the Chelsea FC Official Discord—a key platform for fans of the London club worldwide.

Discord Moderation Bot with Perspective API

As a Discord Certified and Affiliated Developer and Bug Hunter, I developed an AI-driven moderation bot to enhance community safety and engagement for the Chelsea FC Official Discord—a key platform for fans of the London club worldwide.

Discord Moderation Bot with Perspective API

As a Discord Certified and Affiliated Developer and Bug Hunter, I developed an AI-driven moderation bot to enhance community safety and engagement for the Chelsea FC Official Discord—a key platform for fans of the London club worldwide.

Apple VisionPro HCI Research

Explored key aspects of AR user interaction design for the Apple Vision Pro, focusing on gesture usability, onboarding flows, and accessibility enhancements.

Apple VisionPro HCI Research

Explored key aspects of AR user interaction design for the Apple Vision Pro, focusing on gesture usability, onboarding flows, and accessibility enhancements.

Apple VisionPro HCI Research

Explored key aspects of AR user interaction design for the Apple Vision Pro, focusing on gesture usability, onboarding flows, and accessibility enhancements.

EA Sports FC25 Heuristic Evaluation

Conducted a heuristic analysis and cognitive evaluation of EA FC25’s game interface, focusing on user interaction and accessibility.

EA Sports FC25 Heuristic Evaluation

Conducted a heuristic analysis and cognitive evaluation of EA FC25’s game interface, focusing on user interaction and accessibility.

EA Sports FC25 Heuristic Evaluation

Conducted a heuristic analysis and cognitive evaluation of EA FC25’s game interface, focusing on user interaction and accessibility.

Passion for Research
and consistent Learning

My research efforts bridge the gap between technology and human-centered design, focusing on AI, AR/VR, accessibility, and usability testing. I am deeply driven to solve real-world problems using data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and user-centered methodologies.

My Goals:

  • Advancing research and prototyping for emerging technologies like AR/VR, aligning with the cutting-edge developments in HCI.

  • Exploring data visualization and usability testing to improve complex systems, ensuring usability and efficiency.

  • Developing AI-driven UX solutions for inclusive design, integrating AI's potential in creating more user-centric experiences.

I am committed to contributing to academic and industry research at the intersection of design and technology, making meaningful advancements in human-computer interaction. With each project, I focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AR/VR Tech and human-centered design principles to create experiences that are not just functional but transformative.

I approach my work from two complementary perspectives: one grounded in technology, logic, and analytical problem-solving, and the other centered around creative design, empathy, and user experience. My skill set spans both realms, enabling me to craft innovative interfaces while leveraging the latest in AI and machine learning to create efficient and accessible solutions.

Certifications

  • Python, AI and Machine Learning - Andrew Ng, Nvidia, & University of Michigan

  • Deep Learning Specialization – deeplearning.ai by Andrew Ng

  • TensorFlow Developer – deeplearning.ai by Andrew Ng

  • User Experience – Accenture, Electronic Arts (EA)

  • AWS Fundamentals Specialization – Amazon AWS

  • Game Playing AI with Swift for TensorFlow – IBM

  • Google IT Automation with Python – Google

  • Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Professional Certifications in UX Design

  • Google UX Design Certification

  • California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) UX Design Certification

My research efforts bridge the gap between technology and human-centered design, focusing on AI, AR/VR, accessibility, and usability testing. I am deeply driven to solve real-world problems using data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and user-centered methodologies.

My Goals:

  • Advancing research and prototyping for emerging technologies like AR/VR, aligning with the cutting-edge developments in HCI.

  • Exploring data visualization and usability testing to improve complex systems, ensuring usability and efficiency.

  • Developing AI-driven UX solutions for inclusive design, integrating AI's potential in creating more user-centric experiences.

I am committed to contributing to academic and industry research at the intersection of design and technology, making meaningful advancements in human-computer interaction. With each project, I focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AR/VR Tech and human-centered design principles to create experiences that are not just functional but transformative.

I approach my work from two complementary perspectives: one grounded in technology, logic, and analytical problem-solving, and the other centered around creative design, empathy, and user experience. My skill set spans both realms, enabling me to craft innovative interfaces while leveraging the latest in AI and machine learning to create efficient and accessible solutions.

Certifications

  • Python, AI and Machine Learning - Andrew Ng, Nvidia, & University of Michigan

  • Deep Learning Specialization – deeplearning.ai by Andrew Ng

  • TensorFlow Developer – deeplearning.ai by Andrew Ng

  • User Experience – Accenture, Electronic Arts (EA)

  • AWS Fundamentals Specialization – Amazon AWS

  • Game Playing AI with Swift for TensorFlow – IBM

  • Google IT Automation with Python – Google

  • Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Professional Certifications in UX Design

  • Google UX Design Certification

  • California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) UX Design Certification

When Design Thinks in Code.

When Design
Thinks in Code.

When Design Thinks in Code.

Passion for Research
and consistent Learning

Interaction Design

Human-Computer-Interaction

User Interactions

Usability Testing

Micro-interactions

Design Systems

3D

UX Design

UX Research

Game Design

Prototyping

Photoshop

Sketches

Illustrator

Figma

Art

JavaScript

TypeScript

Back-end

HTML/CSS

Git/GitHub

Node JS

Spring Boot

ReactJS

NextJS

Java

AWS

Three.JS

Storybook

Python

C++

Game Dev

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Interaction Design

Human-Computer-Interaction

User Interactions

Usability Testing

Micro-interactions

Design Systems

3D

UX Design

UX Research

Game Design

Prototyping

Photoshop

Sketches

Illustrator

Figma

Art

JavaScript

TypeScript

Back-end

HTML/CSS

Git/GitHub

Node JS

Spring Boot

ReactJS

NextJS

Java

AWS

Three.JS

Storybook

Python

C++

Game Dev

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Interaction Design

Human-Computer-Interaction

User Interactions

Usability Testing

Micro-interactions

Design Systems

3D

UX Design

UX Research

Game Design

Prototyping

Photoshop

Sketches

Illustrator

Figma

Art

JavaScript

TypeScript

Back-end

HTML/CSS

Git/GitHub

Node JS

Spring Boot

ReactJS

NextJS

Java

AWS

Three.JS

Storybook

Python

C++

Game Dev

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Bridging Minds,
One Line at a Time.

This prototype shows how my brain switches fluently between UX empathy and engineering logic — translating technical limitations into meaningful user experiences.

Apple TV

Photos

Playground

Notes

Developer brain

We’re rate-limiting that API.

Design Brain

Lets design feedback for throttled states.

Designed to translate code into experience.
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Designed to translate code into experience.
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Designer. Developer.
Lifelong Learner.

Designer. Developer.
Lifelong Learner.

Designer. Developer.
Lifelong Learner.

From software development to UX design, my career has been driven by a passion for art, creativity, and problem-solving. Transitioning from coding to crafting user experiences, I combine technical expertise with design psychology to create intuitive, engaging digital products that are both visually appealing and technically sound.

Inspired by iconic brands like Apple, Nike, and EA, I channel my passion for understanding brand ethos into creating designs that truly resonate with users.

As a football enthusiast and athlete, I draw inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing the principles of teamwork, strategy, and adaptability into my design process. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering seamless, impactful user experiences. My approach blends analytical skills with artistic sensibilities, honed through continuous learning and practical application.

I’m eager to continue evolving my skills and approach, collaborating with like-minded individuals to build solutions that inspire and leave a lasting impact.

2x Excellence Award Winner

1x Top10 EOY Award

2x Excellence Award Winner

1x Top10 EOY Award

2x Excellence Award Winner

1x Top10 EOY Award

2x Excellence Award Winner

1x Top10 EOY Award

2x Excellence Award Winner

1x Top10 EOY Award