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Vikram Babu

@vikrambabu

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Lead UX Designer with 10+ years of experience

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth opportunities in user experience design.

I am a dynamic and results-driven UX Designer with over 13 years of experience delivering user-centered design solutions across various domains including Telecom, Enterprise Tech, Retail, and Healthcare. My proven ability to lead cross-functional design teams and drive strategic design initiatives has allowed me to create meaningful user experiences that effectively balance business objectives with user needs.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized consistently for my leadership, innovation, and exceptional design quality. I have successfully spearheaded UX design for significant projects, including a radical architecture and IT transformation program for a major German Telecom company. My commitment to excellence has earned me multiple awards, including the ACER Award and the Star Performer Award at Tech Mahindra, highlighting my dedication to delivering high-quality design solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead UX Designer

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Tech Mahindra

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Spearheaded UX Design for one of the largest radical architecture & IT transformation programs for a German-based Telecom company. Led and mentored a cross-functional team of designers, fostering a culture of design excellence.

UX Design Design Strategy Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Design Systems User Engagement Figma Adobe XD

Sr. Lead UX Designer

UST Global

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Defined UX strategy and executed design solutions for global enterprise clients including Dell EMC, Philips, and Safeway. Developed personas, journey maps, and high-fidelity prototypes, enhancing usability and customer satisfaction.

UX Strategy Personas Journey Maps Usability Testing Figma Adobe XD

UX/UI Designer | SME Creative Graphics

Sears Holdings India

Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Partnered with UX researchers and design teams to provide impactful design strategies. Optimized websites for Sears.com and Kmart.com, which improved user engagement and reduced user drop-offs by 20%.

UX Design Website Optimization User Engagement Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop InDesign Sketch

Process Lead | SME Graphic Design

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Led design teams in delivering graphic assets for PwC clients globally, providing creative direction and ensuring design consistency across deliverables. Conducted regular team brainstorming and quality reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Graphic Design Creative Direction Team Leadership Quality Control Mentoring Design Consistency Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop InDesign Sketch

Document Formatting Specialist

Kanrad Technologies

Jul 2010 - Present (14 years 11 months)

Designed and formatted proposal documents (RFI & RFP), enhancing visual impact and readability for clients like Infosys. Ensured high-quality outputs while maintaining consistency with client guidelines.

Visual Design Design Proposals RFI RFP Quality Control Microsoft Office Suite Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UXMIN

Certified Experience Designer, User Experience Design

Completed a certification program focused on user experience design principles and methodologies. Gained expertise in various aspects of UX, including user research, prototyping, and usability testing.

Tamil Nadu University

Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Application

Studied core concepts of computer applications, including programming, software development, and database management. Developed a strong foundation in information technology.