Abhijith Chandran
@abhijithchandran
Passionate design lead focused on enhancing user experiences.
What I'm looking for
As a Design Lead specializing in UX and UI, I am dedicated to improving user experiences in the digital space. My journey began with a strong educational foundation, including a UX & UI Design Certification from Springboard and an MBA in Retail Management. I thrive on identifying customer pain points and delivering innovative solutions that enhance product usability.
In my recent role at IBM, I led projects utilizing agile methodologies, conducting usability testing to drive design improvements for the Maximo application. My experience spans various industries, where I have successfully designed new features and revamped user flows to optimize user engagement. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize UX challenges and deliver impactful design solutions.
Throughout my career, I have developed a robust skill set in user-centric design, interaction design, and user research. My freelance projects further showcase my versatility, as I have designed mobile applications that cater to diverse user needs. I am eager to continue growing in my field and contribute to creating exceptional user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr Product Designer (Part time)
Hunome
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Lead design projects to improve social platform.
Revamped FTUE for smooth member onboarding experience.
Launched features like Group Invite, Member Quotes, Tags etc.
Launched backend Admin to handle Platform Approvals.
Design Lead (UX & UI)
IBM
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024 (9 months)
Lead designers using agile and lean delivery methods.
Led design to create free hand collaboration & whiteboard tool for system engineers creating complex technical system design models.
Redesigned Maximo Application Suite FTUE.
Conducted usability testings for new features in Maximo application.
Launched new features for software to avoid unplanned downtime in asset management.
UX & UI Designer
Infoworks
Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Designed 2 new stand-alone products (Data Replicator & ProdOps Dashboard).
Owned Design process and decisions (Discover, Design, Validate) of cloud data products from scratches to final releases.
Conduct usability testing to improve product and new features.
Collaborate with Product, Tech & Dev teams to prioritize UX issues.
Launched Design Style Guide saving 50% of dev efforts & time.
Sr. Product Specialist (Seller UX)
Amazon.com
Sep 2014 - Jan 2022 (7 years 4 months)
Improved seller listing experience on Seller Central (seller UI) by reducing friction on product listing flow.
Driven UX & UI improvements on seller application journey to reduce backend ops efforts. (Achieved 50% YOY reduction in seller contacts related to listing removal).
Shipped 2 Self-Service tools (2000+users) to handle marketplace operations and request approvals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Springboard
Certification, UX & UI Design
2020 - 2021
Completed a 12-month intensive program in UX UI methodologies with 1:1 expert mentorship, focusing on identifying gaps in products and delivering the best possible solutions.
MICA
PG Certification, Digital Marketing & Analytics
2018 - 2019
Pursued a Post Graduate Certification in Digital Marketing & Analytics, focusing on the latest trends and techniques in digital marketing.
University of Mysore
MBA, Retail Management & SCM
2012 - 2014
Completed an MBA with a specialization in Retail Management & Supply Chain Management, gaining insights into business operations and management strategies.
Amrita University
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
2009 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Business Management, focusing on foundational business principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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