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Lakshmesh Prabhu

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Customer obsessed design leader with 18+ years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and growth within a diverse team.

I am a customer-obsessed design leader with over 18 years of experience in shipping large-scale products. My journey has been marked by a strong focus on impact and results, where I have successfully brought together strategy, people, product, and technology to create exceptional user experiences. Currently, I serve as a Senior Manager II at Walmart, where I lead a team of 10 designers in enhancing the Global Supply Chain Operations. My role involves not only leading design strategy and direction but also contributing to the product roadmap for major verticals.

Throughout my career, I have established remote design and research capabilities, emphasizing diversity and inclusion within my teams. I am passionate about nurturing a collaborative design culture and continuously improving the user experience across tech ecosystems. My previous experience at Amazon as a Senior UX Designer allowed me to partner with leadership to transform concepts into fully-fledged products, including the Brand Registry solution and Amazon Home Services user experience. I have a proven track record of building effective teams and developing individuals, ensuring that we remain innovative and agile in our approach to solving customer problems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager II

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Walmart

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Led design strategy and direction, contributing to the product roadmap for major verticals within Walmart Global Supply Chain Operations. Established remote design and research capabilities, focusing on diversity and inclusion while nurturing a collaborative design culture.

Design Strategy Product Roadmapping Team Leadership User Experience (UX) Design Design Systems Agile Methodologies Cross Functional Collaboration Talent Acquisition User Research Innovation

Senior UX Designer

Amazon

Jan 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Partnered with leadership to develop the Brand Registry solution from concept to product, establishing design and research capabilities. Crafted the Amazon Home Services user experience and built a design team for Amazon India Marketplace, launching several key seller services.

UX Design Product Development Design Leadership User Research Team Building Agile Development Stakeholder Management

Senior Information Architect

Sapient Nitro

Oct 2010 - Oct 2014 (4 years)

Served as a Senior Information Architect, contributing to various projects and collaborating with design teams. Focused on structuring information and user flows to enhance digital experiences.

Information Architecture User Experience Wireframing Prototyping Content Strategy User Flows Interaction Design Digital Strategy Requirements Gathering Usability Testing

Senior UI Designer

AOL

Aug 2007 - May 2010 (2 years 9 months)

Worked as a Senior UI Designer, responsible for creating user interface designs for various applications. Collaborated with development teams to ensure design implementation accuracy.

UI Design UI Graphic Design Web Design Prototyping Interaction Design Adobe Creative Suite Usability Visual Design

Quality Engineer

Adobe

Apr 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 4 months)

Functioned as a Quality Engineer, ensuring the quality and functionality of software products. Performed testing and identified defects to improve product reliability.

Quality Assurance Software Testing Test Cases Bug Reporting Manual Testing Automation Testing Quality Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bangalore University

Master of Arts, Arts

Completed a Master of Arts degree at Bangalore University, India. This program provided a strong foundation in various artistic and humanistic disciplines, enhancing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Human Factors International

Certified Usability Analyst, Usability Analysis

Obtained certification as a Usability Analyst from Human Factors International, India. This certification focused on principles of human-computer interaction and user-centered design, preparing for a career in UX.