Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

• As an Airbnb Business Consultant, I specialize in helping property owners and investors turn their spaces into profitable Airbnb businesses. From initial setup to ongoing optimization, I provide end-to-end solutions tailored to maximize revenue and enhance guest experiences.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Airbnb Business Setup: Transform rental properties into successful Airbnb listings, including strategy, compliance, and branding.
• Listing Optimization: Create and refine listings with professional descriptions, photos, and SEO to attract more guests.
• Revenue Strategy: Develop customized pricing strategies to increase bookings and maximize income.
• Market Analysis: Conduct detailed market research to position properties effectively against competitors.
• Host Training: Provide training and guidance on guest communication, operations, and hosting best practices.
• Performance Review: Analyze listing performance and implement data-driven strategies for improvement.
• Quick Consulting Call (₹499): This option is ideal for those who want to clarify doubts about how Airbnb fits into their property or for those looking to take a rental property and convert it into a successful Airbnb business. If needed, they can later opt for full listing setup and other services.
• Consulting for Unique Projects: Assist in large-scale and niche Airbnb projects, such as luxury rentals, tent cities, or event-specific accommodations.
• I’m a Superhost and recently completed a unique project for Kumbh Mela 2025.
• Why choose me?
• I understand how Airbnb works and know the best hosting strategies. I help clients manage their operations, get more visibility, and achieve their goals. Whether you’re new to hosting or already experienced, I make sure your Airbnb journey is easy and successful.

Feb 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

• Hosted 2 properties in Bangalore and currently hosing in Coimbatore.

Jun 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater Coimbatore Area · Hybrid

• Conducting user research:
• Conducting research to understand the needs, wants, and behaviors of users and using that insight to inform the design of digital products.
• Creating Information Architecture:
• Organizing and structuring information in a way that is intuitive and easy for users to navigate.
• Interaction Design:
• Designing the way users interact with digital products, including the layout, controls, and overall user flow.
• Wireframe and Prototype Creation:
• Creating wireframes and prototypes to communicate design ideas and gather feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Communicating:
• Working with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and stakeholders to create digital products that meet the needs of both the business and the user. Communicating design decisions and providing clear design specifications to developers and other stakeholders.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and developments:
• Staying current on the latest design trends and best practices, and incorporating them into their work as appropriate.
• Project Management:
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Feb 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Designing usable, accessible, and engaging user experiences for mobile and web-based on research and best practices
• Rapid creation of working prototypes or mockups for demonstration or pre-sales purposes
• Participating in defining and driving strategic direction from a user experience perspective
• Taking a product from the POC/Incubation phase into an enterprise-level paid service
• Influencing cross-functional product teams and the organization to achieve solutions that are right for our customers and adhere to the product vision
• Present design concepts to Senior Leadership and external partners

Aug 2020 – Feb 2021 · 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• Building the world’s 1st B2B platform exclusively for RICE and specialised in basmati Rice. MVP in progress.
• Responsible for product strategy and design.

Mar 2016 – Jul 2020 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• I am handling UX and Interaction design of various Cisco products entailing DNA-C Cloud & Mobile, Prime Infrastructure, Polaris, iWAN App, EPA & a few others.
• I possess comprehensive exposure in VR (Virtual Reality app) interaction design for a research concept product.
• I play a vital role in translating user mental model, business concepts and technical capabilities into dynamic & innovative products that provides the best possible user experience.
• I contribute in mapping information design concepts by means of maps, story boards, sketches and prototyping. I work on formalizing visual & conceptual strategies, design approaches as well as suggesting Product Owners and Product Managers to meet design objectives with the design prototypes.

Apr 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore

• I successfully handled two primary products (ProArc and 360°) UX and interaction design solutions.
• I directly reported to CTO as well as interfaced with Product Managers to comprehend the business concepts.
• I played a vital role in translating user mental model, business concepts and technical capabilities into innovative products that offer the best possible user experience.
• I also formalized visual & conceptual strategies, design approaches as well as suggested PM’s to meet design objectives with the design prototypes.

Dec 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

• I facilitated all aspects of user experience solution for various domains. I also performed requirement gathering and designed review workshops with stakeholders entailing data & software architect, business stakeholders, domain experts, user group representative, creative and visual design team.
• I was instrumentally involved in standardizing the usage of Axure RP as a prototyping tool across all digital projects as well as mapped design proposals as well as presented design ideas using flowcharts, prototypes and mockups. I was pivotal at offering strategic ideas through graphic design and user interface design.

Apr 2010 – Nov 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

• I spearheaded projects along with a team of four members. I also comprehended user requirements through various user research methodologies.
• I was instrumentally involved in mapping design proposals, present design ideas using flowcharts, prototypes and mockups.
• I cemented healthy working relationship with product management and other stakeholders as well as offered reports & designs, requirements and UI specs as needed.
• I have successfully completed three phases of India’s largest bank general insurance company (Internet portal, Intranet and Extranet) on UxD consulting.

May 2008 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

• I have successfully worked for clients like Oracle Primavera, Texas Instruments, etc.
• I comprehended user requirements through various user research methodologies.
• I was instrumentally involved in mapping design proposals, present design ideas using flowcharts, prototypes and mockups. I was stellar at creating user interfaces for websites, applications, interactive presentations and computer based tutorials. I ensured effective client interaction throughout till project completion.

Jun 2007 – Apr 2008 · 10 mos · Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• I have successfully worked for various clients like Country Automotive Services, Medford, USA, Nationwide Insurance, USA. I was instrumentally involved in designing low fidelity prototype and hi-fidelity prototype. I also functioned as Usability Practitioner for maintaining the usability standards.

Jun 2004 – May 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• I was instrumentally involved in User Interface Designing, Web Designing and Interactive Multimedia Development. I was pivotal at gathering requirement and established information architecture, creating prototypes, guidelines, checklist preparation, heuristic evaluation & developing HTML pages using style sheets. I worked in close coordination with Business Analysts, Content Providers, Product Managers, Animators, Editors and Developers to define project requirements. I mentored a team of designers in developing concepts, design, functionality and presenting design concepts to clients.

Dec 2002 – Jun 2004 · 1 yr 6 mos

• I have facilitated multimedia service and consultancy with specialization in 3D Computer Graphics & Web Technologies. I was instrumentally involved in planning, managing and delivering the solution. I hold the distinction of participating in marketing, team building and management of the business. I was pivotal at mapping user interfaces for websites, applications, interactive presentations and computer based tutorials.