Samrat Nawle — Head of Design
As a UX leader, I spearhead design-led, enterprise-wide transformation, shaping complex technologies like AI into valuable, human-centered products that drive strategic growth and operational efficiency. My core belief is that I am what my team is, and my passion lies in building and empowering teams that achieve extraordinary things together. This is driven by a personal philosophy of seeing "opportunity" rather than problems, fostering a commitment to truly innovative and meaningful experiences. My leadership is rooted in a hands-on, strategic approach. I build and mentor high-performing design teams that operate as true partners to product and engineering, fostering a culture of deep empathy and collaborative innovation. I specialize in navigating the unique ambiguities of designing for AI and ML—from establishing ethical frameworks and mitigating bias to creating intuitive interfaces for complex data and generative workflows. Key Highlights: DRIVING DESIGN-LED TRANSFORMATION: Partnered with executive leadership to embed user-centric design into the core product strategy, leveraging AI to drive business growth and market differentiation. INFLUENCING C-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS: Shaped product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies by translating user needs into clear business cases, directly contributing to the launch of three 0-to-1 products and a 25% increase in user engagement. BUILDING WORLD-CLASS DESIGN TEAMS: Recruited, scaled, and managed specialized UX and research teams with deep expertise in AI, conversational design, and ethical innovation. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS: Pioneering new user experiences at the intersection of AI and design, across diverse sectors including Business Intelligence, Conversational AI, Fin-Tech, and e-commerce. I believe technology should serve as a natural extension of human capability, delivering experiences that are not only powerful but also trustworthy and transparent. I am passionate about building inclusive, purpose-driven teams and mentoring the next generation of design leaders.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX leader specializing in AI-driven design for SaaS and B2C industries.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 24 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- User Experience
- Design Strategy
- Machine Learning
- Strategic Leadership
- Ux Research
Career Highlights
- Led design-led transformation at Google Cloud.
- Built high-performing UX teams specializing in AI.
- Pioneered user experiences at the intersection of AI and design.
Work Experience
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Industry Specialist (0 mo)
Miami Ad School India
Visiting Faculty - User Experience (3 mos)
UX Manager - Google Cloud (Data Analytics & Business Intelligence) (2 yrs 7 mos)
UX Manager & Design Lead - Google Assistant for Mobile (Pixel & NBU) (2 yrs 9 mos)
Adobe
Sr Experience Design Manager (Adobe Illustrator + Adobe InDesign) (2 yrs 5 mos)
Samsung Electronics
General Manager - UX (Senior Principal Designer) (3 mos)
Senior Manager - UX (Principal Designer) (2 yrs 10 mos)
Senior Chief Designer (2 yrs 10 mos)
Chief Designer (2 yrs 7 mos)
India Design Mark
Jury Member - India Design Mark 2017 (1 yr)
Technopak Advisors
Senior Design Consultant, Mindscape (Innovation & Design Insights team) (9 mos)
Onward Research + Innovation (acquired by Technopak)
Senior Researcher (5 mos)
Human Factors International
Center of Excellence Lead - Contextual Innovation (1 yr 9 mos)
Reva Electric Car Co (now Mahindra Electric)
Senior Product Designer (3 yrs 11 mos)
Harita Seating Systems Limited
Consultant - Product Design (6 mos)
Reva Electric Car Co
Product Design Intern (9 mos)
Education
B. Des. [Graduate Degree - Professional Education Diploma] at National Institute of Design
Executive Program at MIT Sloan School of Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership at Emeritus
Executive Education at MIT Sloan School of Management
10+2 at St. Vincent's High School
