Leah Alex

Product Manager

India2 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in user-centered healthcare design
  • Led international usability research initiatives
  • Award-winning contributions to human-centered design
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare UX Designer with expertise in user-centered design and usability research.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human-centered DesignMedical Device UsabilityUser Experience Design

Other Skills

Qualitative ResearchHuman Computer InteractionInteraction DesignHosting EventsUser Experience Design (UED)Branding & IdentityAdobe Creative Suite

About

Hey there! I am a Human Factors and UX Designer with experience in medical design, specializing in ergonomic, user-centered healthcare solutions. I have conducted user testing and research in the US, India, and internationally. I have been collaborating with cross-functional teams and healthcare professionals to enhance product usability and patient outcomes. I am passionate about transforming healthcare through accessible, inclusive designs. I am recognized for driving innovation and delivering impactful design improvements! Apart from work, I love travelling solo and finding new places to meet people and try out new cuisines! :) Core Competencies ● Human-Centered Design | Medical Device Usability | Inclusive Design ● User Testing & Iteration | Global User Research | Cross-Functional Collaboration ● Visual & Interaction Design | Usability Testing | Prototyping & Wireframing

Experience

2 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Medtronic

2 roles

Human Factors Design Engineer - I

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · On-site

  • Human Factors Engineer | Interaction Researcher
  • Conduct human factors and usability research to improve the safety and usability of clinician-facing digital systems within Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM).
  • Plan and execute formative usability studies, translating behavioral insights into actionable design recommendations for product teams.
  • Initiated and led the team’s first Out-Of-US (OUS) formative research, expanding usability testing to India and the Australia–New Zealand region.
  • Developed research protocols, conducted mock sessions, and trained a four-member team to support study execution.
  • Contributed to the responsive design improvements of the CareLink Clinician platform, enhancing usability across mobile devices.
  • Recognition:
  • Q1 Excellence Award for leading Medtronic India’s first formative testing initiative within the Human Factors Engineering team.
  • Finalist – HCD Impact Award for contributions to human-centered design impact.
  • Technical Excellence award recognizing sustained technical contributions and impact.
Qualitative ResearchHuman Computer InteractionHuman-Centered DesignMedical Device Usability

HFE-UX Intern

Feb 2023Jul 2023 · 5 mos · On-site

  • Worked on a six-month project to redesign the mobile version of Medtronic’s Remote Patient Monitoring, by improving usability for healthcare professionals.
  • Conducted Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA) to map out user workflows and identify friction points.
  • Restructured the information architecture based on user insights, enhancing navigation and accessibility.
  • Designed wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and mockups, aligning with usability principles to create a seamless mobile experience.
  • This project was part of my graduation thesis in Interaction Design at the National Institute of Design, focusing on optimizing digital healthcare tools for clinicians.
Qualitative ResearchHuman Computer InteractionUser Experience DesignHuman-Centered Design

Samsung r&d institute india

Design Researcher

Dec 2022Jan 2023 · 1 mo · Hybrid

Interaction DesignQualitative ResearchUser Experience Design

Chitrakatha 21

Senior Event Planner

Nov 2021Dec 2021 · 1 mo · Andhra Pradesh, India · Remote

  • Supported and helped in the hosting of the International Design Fest Chithrakatha. Moderated online sessions of participants from different parts of the world. Planned, Prepared and Presented for the fest and ensured that the event was successfully carried out.
Hosting EventsQualitative Research

Education

NID Andhra Pradesh

Bachelor of Design — Industrial and Product Design

Jun 2019Jan 2024

IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation

Feb 2023Present

Devagiri CMI Public School - India

+12 — Science and Legal Studies

Jun 2016Jun 2018

Silver Hills Public School

Jun 2014Jun 2016

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