Manali Bapat

Hi, I am Manali – a Product Designer with 3+ years of experience in B2B SaaS, user research and design systems.
I like to work at the intersection of Design and Product thinking to deliver real impact.

🧠 What I Bring to the Table
• Strong product mindset with a deep focus on user needs and business outcomes
• Hands-on experience in Interaction design, Visual design, data-driven design, prototyping and design systems
• Passionate about working with emerging tools - AI, vibe-coding, and workflow hacks
• Collaborative team player - closely partner with PMs, engineers, and leadership
• Fast, adaptable and driven by curiosity and continuous learning

🌟 Career Highlights
At Mindtickle
• Designing for Asset Hub (Advanced Sales CMS) and Analytics
• Drove major revamps in Data and Analytics - like Manager Reports and page widgets
• SME at Data Carnival Hackathon 2024 - turned abstract ideas into show-stealing prototypes
• Dabbed in Visual design and gamification
• Known for: being fast, thorough, and super collaborative

Before that...
• Crafted a scalable iPadOS CRM app at Tekion Corp
• Worked on automotive UX interfaces at Suzuki
• Founding designer at agency-startup - B2B SaaS, Graphics, Websites
• Grew from architect to designer, always chasing better user experiences

🎓 Background
• Master’s in Design from IIT Hyderabad
• Bachelor’s in Architecture from Pune University
• My design roots lie in problem-solving, user-advocacy and impact

🤝 What I Love Working On
• High-impact work that solves real problems for real users
• Partnering closely with stakeholders to co-create better solutions
• Taking ownership while enjoying the process and learning loads along the way
• Anything that sparks good conversations and great ideas

🌏🇦🇺
• Full Australian work rights
• Open to relocating and excited for global opportunities

Let’s connect: ✉️ [email protected]