Ganesan Arjunan

Head of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 4 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Transformed UX for over 35 million users
  • Mentored 3000+ designers and leaders
  • Achieved 40% faster delivery across multiple brands
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX Strategy Leader with expertise in transforming digital experiences across various industries.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

User ExperienceDesign LeadershipCoaching & MentoringAi-driven DesignDesign Strategy

Other Skills

Interaction DesignCross-Functional Team BuildingTransformation WorkshopsMobile ApplicationsUsability TestingMobile User Experience DesignInformation ArchitectureConcept DesignAgile Methodologies

About

Transforming UX for 35M+ users - driving clarity, speed, and team excellence across global digital ecosystems. As a UX Strategy Leader, I orchestrate human-centered transformation for multi-brand enterprises, scaling design for measurable results - 40% faster delivery, 7 brands, 24 markets. Expert in mentoring and coaching 3,000+ designers and leaders, including rural innovators, through strategic workshops and actionable systems. My impact extends to AI-driven platforms, business growth, and breakthrough product journeys. I bring proven success in cross-functional collaboration, systemic strategy, and high-performance team building.

Experience

15 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 11 mos
Current Experience

Condé nast technology lab

Design Lead

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Co-own roadmap and feature strategy for global editorial platform, aligning with product and engineering
  • Scaled UX across 7 brands and 24 markets, enabling 40% story reuse and improving time-to-market
  • Orchestrated cross-functional workflows and workshops to drive clarity, adoption, and stakeholder buy-in
  • Fostered platform transformation that impacted over 8M annual editorial assets
  • Recognized for elevating design maturity and implementing scalable design systems
User ExperienceInteraction DesignCross-Functional Team BuildingTransformation WorkshopsDesign Leadership

Oracle

Principal UX - [Data & AI]

Feb 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Led UX for 8 AI/ML tools serving 25M+ users, reducing average time-to-decision by 50%
  • Partnered with data scientists and PMs to drive product growth, trust, and prediction usability
  • Coached individual contributors and product teams on systemic thinking and increasing UX maturity
  • Launched initiatives for real-time business intelligence, accelerating feature conversion and user adoption
User ExperienceAI-Driven DesignCross-Functional Team Building

Non-profit designfor

Socialpreneur

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Empowered 1000+ rural students and 200+ postgraduates in UX through coaching and workshops
  • Organized a 17-village design festival for 500+ participants, validating 500+ real-world solutions
  • Upskilled 20+ rural laborers into professional UX designers via mentorship and hands-on projects
  • Forged key social impact partnerships with local leaders and global advocates
  • Built bridges for underrepresented communities to launch thriving design careers
Coaching & MentoringTransformation Workshops

Rakuten

User Experience Architect

Nov 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • Directed UX architecture for 19 cloud engineering products, launching a unified design system at scale
  • Unified fragmented user experiences across development teams, significantly improving usability and delivery speed
  • Collaborated with architects to reduce tech debt and ensure business alignment
  • Increased user engagement and retention through platform-wide consistency and simplification
User ExperienceDesign Leadership

Trimble inc.

UX Lead

Aug 2016 – Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Built scalable UX solutions for Hilti and Trimble, accelerating multi-team delivery with shared interface standards
  • Enhanced developer efficiency through reusable component libraries and strategic process improvements
  • Drove product planning as a trusted design partner with engineering and technology leadership
  • Recognized for interface consistency and contributions to high-profile, global projects
User ExperienceDesign Strategy

Hcl technologies

UX Architect

Oct 2015 – Apr 2016 · 6 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Led UX for Digi’s personal and business portals; redesigned experiences to support customer journeys
  • Defined and streamlined the UX process, aligning stakeholders and developers across product streams
User ExperienceDesign Leadership

Harman international

UX Manager

Aug 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Led UX for smart grid dashboards; simplified data visualization for energy ops
  • Defined team rituals and design practices to support product agility
  • Mentored junior designers and improved stakeholder collaboration
User ExperienceDesign Leadership

Ness technologies

Member Technical Staff

May 2012 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Designed mobile apps for Manchester United F.C., Chelsea, and Goal.com; increased fan engagement
  • Conducted usability testing, refined mobile UX, and aligned with product teams
User ExperienceMobile Applications

Zylog systems india ltd

UX Designer

Feb 2010 – May 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Redesigned enterprise HR/Payroll tools; reduced user friction in daily tasks
  • Improved flow clarity, simplified workflows, and supported long-term adoption
User Experience

Education

IDEO

Designing Strategy

Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

IDEO

Leading for Creativity

Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

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