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Tikku Puthoor Ashok

@tikkuashok

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As a UX Designer, I leverage design thinking to solve complex problems and improve user engagement.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my UX design expertise to drive user satisfaction and business growth in a collaborative and innovative environment.

My expertise lies in creating intuitive and user-centered designs that drive satisfaction and adoption.

I've had the opportunity to work with renowned companies such as Lotus Tech Innovation Centre, Elektrobit, and Deutsche Telekom, designing innovative solutions for the automotive and telecommunications industries. My passion for user research, usability testing, and design systems has enabled me to drive significant improvements in user satisfaction and engagement.

I'm a certified UXQB Professional with a strong skill set in UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and Zeplin. I'm well-versed in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs that meet business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UX Designer

Lotus Tech Innovation Centre

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)

Led benchmarking and design audit for the smart cockpit in a new Lotus SUV car, enhancing user interactions and achieving a 20% increase in user satisfaction during the launch phase.
Directed usability tests and spearheaded the redesign of the head-up display, coordinating efforts with 3 international teams to meet legal compliance standards.

Problem Solving Usability Testing Product Design User Experience Design Prototyping

UX Designer

Elektrobit

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Designed digital dashboard and infotainment solutions for AUDI, enhancing the smart in-car experience and improving user engagement by 30%.
Developed solutions for integrating multimedia app interfaces in premium cars, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user experience.

UX Design Figma User Flows Prototypes

UX Designer

Deutsche Telekom

Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)

Researched and introduced new features for Smart speakers, boosting user retention by 20%.
Created voice-enabled interactions for Smart TV, leading to a 25% increase in user adoption.
Designed new features for the Smart Home app on both Android and iOS, achieving seamless integration and enhancing user satisfaction.

User Experience Design Problem Solving Usability Testing User Research Sketch

Lead UI UX Designer

Cognizant

Jun 2014 - Jan 2020 (5 years 7 months)

Enhanced UX for Zurich's crop insurance agent platform, focusing on monitoring and reporting features including intuitive map data visualizations and interactive dashboards.

UX Design UI Design React