KMKishore M
@kishorem1
Product design leader specializing in enterprise UX, design systems, accessibility, and AI-driven DesignOps.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a product design leader with 14+ years of experience scaling UX teams, building enterprise design systems, and delivering user-centered solutions across B2B SaaS, automotive, fintech, and e-commerce. I bridge design, engineering, and business with strengths in design strategy, DesignOps, and mentoring designers to improve product outcomes.
My work includes establishing Figma-based design systems adopted by 50+ engineers, embedding WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility across products used by millions, and introducing AI-driven automation that reduced repetitive tasks by 35%. I focus on data-driven UX, ethical inclusive design, and aligning UX with business metrics to deliver measurable improvements in satisfaction and retention.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Architect (Design Manager)
KPIT Technologies
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Led a distributed 12+ designer team delivering enterprise automotive and cloud UX; implemented AI-driven DesignOps and a Figma-based design system that reduced repetitive tasks by 35% and cut design-dev handoff time by 40%.
RILed UX for cloud collaboration and e-commerce apps, integrating ML-powered personalization that increased engagement 18% and established privacy-first UI patterns for EU/APAC markets.
HVDesigned inclusive B2B SaaS experiences and led DesignOps migration from Sketch to Figma, increasing collaboration for 20+ designers and boosting retention by 15% through data-driven UX improvements.
Principal UX Designer
SumTotal Systems LLP
Oct 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Delivered enterprise learning-management UX solutions, contributing to product design and design-system initiatives that supported scalable B2B workflows.
Lead UX Designer
Microsoft IDC & GD Ltd.
Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 2 months)
Led UX for product teams, establishing interaction patterns and improving cross-functional delivery across design and engineering for enterprise projects.
CSContributed to UX design and delivery across client projects, focusing on UI development and user-centered solutions within large-scale engagements.
UI/UX Consultant
Visual Quest India Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2008 - Oct 2014 (6 years 8 months)
Provided UI/UX consultancy and visual design services for multiple clients, building responsive interfaces and visual design systems.
Senior Visualizer
Trikaal Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Produced visual design and advertising assets, contributing to creative campaigns and brand-aligned aesthetics for clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIndira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Psychology, Psychology
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Psychology at IGNOU beginning in 2024.
Annamalai University
Master of Arts, Economics
2004 - 2004
Completed a Master of Arts in Economics in 2004.
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2001 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2001.
IBIndustrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay
Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction
Completed coursework or certification in Human-Computer Interaction at IDC, IIT Bombay.
HIHuman Factors International
User Centered Analysis Certificate, User Experience
Completed a User Centered Analysis certification from Human Factors International.
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Location
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