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Thilina Salgadu

@thilinasalgadu

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Experienced UI/UX designer with a focus on user-centered design.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and mentor others.

I am a seasoned UI/UX designer with over 11 years of experience in creating intuitive, user-centric experiences for more than 30 clients across various industries. My journey has been marked by a proven track record in leading design teams, mentoring junior designers, and driving user-centered design strategies. I have collaborated with global teams across 10 countries, delivering impactful digital solutions that enhance usability and accessibility.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions, receiving accolades such as the TIQRI Ambassador Award in 2021 and the Standout Performer Award in 2022. My expertise includes crafting wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes that align with stakeholder requirements, significantly reducing revisions during the development phase. I am passionate about leveraging design to solve complex problems and improve user experiences, and I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and elevate design standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer (UI / UX)

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TIQRI (Pvt.) Ltd.

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)

Led UX designs for fintech and enterprise products, significantly improving usability and accessibility. Spearheaded the UI/UX transformation for CAPASSA, enhancing user engagement and scalability. Guided and mentored junior designers, contributing to team development and project success.

UX Design UI Design Fintech Usability Accessibility Mentoring Figma Adobe XD Jira

Senior UI/UX Engineer

eBuilder Technology Center Pvt Ltd

Jul 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Led UX for 'Travel Accelerator', initiating UX documentation and research methodologies to improve product user experience. Optimized CSS architecture using Sass, which reduced redundant styles and improved performance. Promoted to Senior UI/UX Engineer due to significant contributions in enhancing design efficiency.

UX Design UI Design User Research Documentation CSS SASS Performance Optimization Figma Adobe XD Sketch

UI/UX Engineer

CN Global PTY Ltd.

Aug 2017 - Apr 2018 (8 months)

Designed and developed UI/UX solutions for Australian e-commerce brands, including 'Kitten D’Amour'. Served as a shared resource for both .Net and Open-source development teams. Contributed to diverse projects, demonstrating adaptability and broad technical skills.

UI Design UX Design .NET Open Source Photoshop HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript

UI/UX Engineer

IdeaCode Global (Pvt.) Ltd.

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Co-founded a startup, taking the lead on branding and UI/UX strategies for B2B applications. Led the entire UX process for popular and esteemed brands and corporates within Sri Lanka. Successfully delivered user-centric designs that met client objectives and enhanced brand presence.

UI Design UX Design Branding B2B User Centered Design Wireframing Prototypes Photoshop

Associate UI Engineer

Tech One Global Ltd.

Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Developed UI/UX for enterprise applications across finance, telecom, government, and corporate sectors. Worked on digital transformation projects for clients in Bangladesh, Brunei, and Sri Lanka. Contributed to enhancing user interfaces and overall user experience for diverse international clients.

UI Design UX Design Digital Transformation Finance Telecom Government Photoshop HTML CSS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google

Professional Certificate, UX Design

Currently pursuing the Google UX Design Professional Certificate. Successfully completed Course 1 of the program.

The Interaction Design Foundation

Course Completion, UX Design

Grade: 94%

Maintained a paid professional membership with The Interaction Design Foundation. Completed the 'Become a UX Designer from Scratch' course with a 94% completion rate.