Rohit S Kumar
@rohitskumar
Senior UX Researcher shaping user-centered experiences for technical tools like Simulink and Simulink Design Verifier.
What I'm looking for
With over 5 years of dedicated experience in UX research, I drive impactful user research insights and innovations to enhance user experiences across diverse industries. I’m currently a Senior UX Researcher at SAP Labs in Bengaluru, building on a strong foundation from roles at MathWorks and Zentron Labs.
At MathWorks, I focus deeply on enhancing the user experience of Simulink for Control Design & Automation practitioners, including Simulink masking and Verification & Validation (V&V) tools like Simulink Design Verifier. I bring a human-centered approach—integrating user feedback, behavior analysis, and data-driven insights—while working cross-functionally to craft usability studies, refined problem statements, and UX improvements that truly resonate with end-users.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior UX Researcher
SAP Labs
Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)
Contributed UX research to improve Simulink usability and functionality for Control Design & Automation practitioners. Applied user-centered methodologies to refine internal and external tool experiences.
Senior UX Researcher
MathWorks
May 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Collaborated with teams focused on Control Design and Automation to enhance UX for Simulink-related workflows and V&V tools like Simulink Design Verifier. Conducted UX research to inform improvements across internal and external tooling.
UX Researcher
MathWorks
Feb 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Worked on UX research for Simulink tools and workflows supporting Control Design and Automation users. Focused on improving usability through user-centered insights and iterative study findings.
Product Owner, UX Researcher
Zentron Labs Private Limited
Dec 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Partnered with Marketing, Product, and Engineering to identify customer requirements, translate them into product specifications, and deliver product solutions. Led iMM product definition through customer/market analysis and competitive benchmarking, and improved supporting software UX/UI for Hortisort with emphasis on data visualization for growers and farmers.
Project Assistant
Indian Institute of Science
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (4 months)
Assisted with biomedical product design concept detailing in the Utsaah lab, working with clinicians and patients through a clinical immersion phase to identify pain points. Contributed to concept work for an affordable insulin pump and a smartphone-integrated AVT therapy solution for children with hearing impairment.
Product Design Intern
Ergoform Consulting Private Limited
May 2017 - Jul 2017 (2 months)
Designed a cohesive kitchen appliance design language, including redesigning a family of rotary knobs to establish brand identity. Addressed ergonomic and human-machine interaction considerations alongside form and visual design.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Science
Master's degree, Product Design and Engineering
2016 - 2018
Completed a Master's degree in Product Design and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (2016–2018).
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Bachelor of Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2012 - 2016
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at NIT Calicut (2012–2016).
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