Shravan Muralidhar

Design Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of design leadership experience.
Successfully co-founded and led a women-only social platform.
Expert in data-driven design thinking and product management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a design leader with expertise in SaaS and social networking industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipUser Experience Design (ued)Product Management

Other Skills

Team LeadershipDesign RoadmapsCross-Functional CollaborationTeam MoraleBuilding ExcellenceStrategic PlanningUser ResearchUser Interface DesignData AnalysisHuman Computer InteractionCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsUser Experience (UX)Management

About

I am a design leader with 15+ years of working experience helping emerging startups and SMBs solve challenging problems within their product and biz domains using a design thinking approach. I have grown from being a hands-on designer to becoming a C-level Product Leader, building high-quality and sustainable teams. Having extensive experience of building multiple startups from a grassroots level to a stably funded leader in the space, including a self-founded startup, I have developed a keen sense of understanding of data-driven design thinking and a metrics-oriented approach to building a product/business.

Experience

Uber

2 roles

Sr. Design Manager - Merchant

Promoted

Dec 2023 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs · India · On-site

As the Design Manager leading the merchant design team, I am responsible for driving the team towards excellence through various key responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Guided and mentored a team of talented designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions.
Design Roadmaps: Strategically planned and implemented design roadmaps, aligning with business goals and ensuring a clear vision for the team's work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design challenges, ensuring smooth project progression and optimal outcomes.
Team Morale: Actively focused on improving team morale by creating a supportive and motivating work environment, encouraging creativity and innovation.
Building Excellence: Committed to building a world-class design team, dedicated to producing top-tier design work and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Team LeadershipDesign RoadmapsCross-Functional CollaborationTeam MoraleBuilding ExcellenceLeadership+1

Product Design Lead - Rider Growth

Jun 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · India · On-site

I played a pivotal role in strategizing, designing, and developing comprehensive projects aimed at enhancing user engagement, improving customer retention, and reducing cancellation rates. My key responsibilities included:
Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to boost user engagement and retention across multiple regions and demographics.
Project Management: collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute innovative projects that aligned with business objectives and user needs.
User Experience Enhancement: Identified pain points through user feedback and analytics, and worked on solutions to enhance the overall user experience.
Cancellation Reduction: Analyzed cancellation patterns and implemented targeted interventions to mitigate cancellations and improve service reliability.
Performance Metrics: Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of engagement and retention initiatives through key performance indicators (KPIs) and built new strategies to enhance the same.
Collaboration: Partnered with product, engineering and data science teams to ensure cohesive and impactful project outcomes.
Innovation: Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices and Facilitating workshops to collaboratively develop innovative solutions for complex user experience problems.
Mentoring: guided and mentored a team of talented designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions
My contributions significantly improved user satisfaction and loyalty, driving sustainable growth and enhancing the overall service experience at Uber.

Strategic PlanningUser ResearchUser Experience Design (UED)User Interface DesignData AnalysisProduct Management

Pankhuri

Co-Founder, Head of Product & Design

Oct 2019 – Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

At Pankhuri, I led the development of a women-only social platform designed to facilitate learning, networking, and skill showcasing. This platform aimed to empower women by providing a dedicated space for personal and professional growth.
Key responsibilities and achievements:
Conducted thorough research to understand the TAM, built robust product strategies, validated Product-Market Fit and secured seed funding.
Built the product from the ground up by deeply understanding user needs and preferences.
Assembled and led a diverse team of over 40 professionals across marketing, design, product, and technology.
Managed brand building and user experience, ensuring the platform's design and functionality aligned with user expectations.
Oversaw product management, guiding the development process to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
Secured funding from prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital, India Quotient, and Taurus Ventures.
My role at Pankhuri involved strategic planning, team leadership, and hands-on product development, culminating in a successful platform launch and securing significant investment.

Human Computer InteractionUser Interface DesignCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness Analytics+8

Gameloft

Game UX UI

Feb 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hungary

A dedicated significant effort to understanding the critical role of UX & UI in the gaming industry. As part of this journey, I worked extensively on both the pre-game and post-game experiences for one of Gameloft's leading titles, 'Dragon Mania Legends.' This experience allowed me to delve into the intricacies of user experience design in gaming, focusing on enhancing player engagement and satisfaction at every stage of the gaming journey.

Human Computer InteractionUser ResearchUser Experience Design (UED)

Encyclokidia

Design Head

Apr 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

At Encyclokidia, I played a crucial role in re-thinking and re-structuring the product experience and interface to enhance user engagement and retention. My responsibilities included:
Re-thinking and re-structuring Encyclokidia's product experience and interface to improve usability and overall user satisfaction.
Enhancing engagement by implementing user-centric design principles and interactive features.
Monitoring and maintaining user retention through continuous improvement and user feedback analysis.
Building the brand story and image, ensuring a cohesive and compelling narrative that resonated with our target audience.
Standardizing the visual language of Encyclokidia to create a consistent and recognizable brand identity.
Developing a robust design system to maintain product consistency across various platforms and touchpoints.
These efforts contributed to a more intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing product, solidifying Encyclokidia’s position in the market.