Rakshith Venkatesh

Operations Associate

Mysore, Karnataka, India4 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Passionate about building user-centric digital experiences.
  • Strong foundation in design and user psychology.
  • Experience in bridging user needs and business goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Product and UX professional with a strong emphasis on user-centered design.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Interface DesignWeb DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources ManagementLeadershipTeam ManagementUx ResearchUi DesignBusiness StrategySales Strategy

Other Skills

Strategic CommunicationsCreative Problem SolvingProgram ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteSourcingCandidate screeningJob postingInterviewingOnboardingNegotiationHRISLinkedIn RecruiterEmployer brandingRecruitment strategiesDiversity and inclusion

About

As a Product & UX enthusiast, I am passionate about building meaningful digital experiences that solve real user problems while driving business impact. With a strong foundation in design, communication, and user psychology, I enjoy bridging the gap between user needs, business goals, and technology to create intuitive and scalable products. My creative journey began at the age of 3, when I first picked up a pencil to draw and paint. Over the years, this deep-rooted passion for creativity evolved into a fascination for human-centered design, product thinking, and digital experiences. Currently pursuing my Master’s at IIT Kanpur, I actively explore the intersection of Product Management, UX Design, AI-driven experiences, and user behavior. My experience spans UX strategy, user research, interaction design, product thinking, prototyping, visual storytelling, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration. I have worked across design, communication, and leadership roles, enabling me to approach problems from both a user and business perspective. I enjoy collaborating with teams, simplifying complex ideas, and crafting experiences that are not only aesthetically refined but also functional, scalable, and impactful. I’m particularly interested in Product Management, AI-powered products, SaaS ecosystems, and building user-centric digital solutions that create measurable value. Skills: Product Management, Product Thinking, UX Design, UI Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Product Strategy, Product Discovery, Product Roadmapping, User Flows, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Journey Mapping, Analytics, Behavioral Design, Design Systems, Accessibility, Mobile Design, Responsive Design, Storyboarding, Visual Design, Visual Branding, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, SaaS Product Design, AI Product Thinking, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Front-end Basics, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience

4 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Indian institute of technology, kanpur

Student Representative of Department Media Committee

Jul 2025Present · 11 mos · Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Indian shades

Design and Communications Manager

Feb 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Web DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsCreative Problem SolvingProgram ManagementUser Interface DesignAdobe Creative Suite

Kadambi consulting

Technical/ Sourcing Recruiter

Jun 2022Mar 2023 · 9 mos · Dallas, Texas, United States · Remote

  • As a Technical/Sourcing Recruiter at Kadambi Consulting, I am responsible for sourcing and hiring top talent for various roles in the IT industry. I use LinkedIn Recruiter and other job boards to fill positions ranging from junior software engineers to senior roles in the IT industry.
  • My main responsibilities include sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, negotiating offers, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process. I work closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and ensure that the recruitment process is aligned with the company's goals and values.
  • Through my experience as a Technical/Sourcing Recruiter, I have developed excellent communication skills and the ability to leverage digital media to attract top talent. I use my expertise in recruiting and HR to create effective recruitment strategies, develop job descriptions, and manage the recruitment process end-to-end.
  • I am passionate about identifying the best talent and building a strong team that can contribute to the company's success. I have a proven track record of identifying and hiring top talent for various roles in the IT industry.
  • Skills/ Keywords:
  • Sourcing, Talent acquisition, Candidate screening, Job posting, Interviewing, Onboarding, Negotiation, HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Employer branding, Recruitment strategies, Diversity and inclusion, Human resources management, Recruitment metrics, Applicant tracking systems, Recruitment analytics, Monster, Dice, Head Hunting, Leadership hiring
SourcingTalent acquisitionCandidate screeningJob postingInterviewingOnboarding+14

Growthschool

Fellow - Growthschool - UX Design

Mar 2022Aug 2022 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Learning the fundamentals of UX/UI design under the guidance and mentorship of Anudeep Ayyagari (UX Designer at Amazon) and Saptarshi Prakash (Design Director at Swiggy).
  • Skills :
  • UX research, Design Thinking, Design Principles, Responsive Design, User
  • interviews, User Journey Mapping, User Personas, Wireframing, Color theory, UI Design, Ideation and Creative thinking, Defining problem statement for better design and business growth, testing, Low & High fidelity prototyping, animations, Mood-boarding and Concept development, Business metrics, team work & collaboration, Basics of CSS & HTML, Design Handoff
UX researchDesign ThinkingDesign PrinciplesResponsive DesignUser interviewsUser Journey Mapping+14

Leadsquared

Business Development/ SaaS Consulting Intern

Jan 2022Mar 2022 · 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • As a Business Development/SaaS Consulting Intern at Leadsquared, I gained valuable experience in SaaS and business development. I was responsible for assisting the Business Development team in identifying new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with clients.
  • Through my market research, I was able to develop a deep understanding of the market dynamics and identify key areas where our product could provide value to potential clients. I presented my findings to the Business Development team, which helped them in creating effective sales strategies and identifying new potential clients.
  • During my internship, I also managed several meetings with senior-level executives from other companies, where I presented our product and discussed potential collaborations. Through these interactions, I developed excellent communication and presentation skills, which helped me in effectively conveying the value of our product to potential clients.
  • As a Business Development/SaaS Consulting Intern, I learned how to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver projects on time. I gained valuable experience in working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, which helped me develop my problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • in Brief:
  • Projecting the SaaS platform to prospective CXOS of SMB and mid-segment businesses across a $50M TAM in South India, while using the software myself.
  • Performed Market research to Explore domains/ventures that have the potential need of being prospects.
  • Daily correspondence with Founders, CEOs, VPS and Managers of different companies over phone and email.
  • Skills :
  • Business strategy, Sales strategy, Market research, Lead generation, Client, relationship management, Customer success, Product demos, Sales presentations, CRM tools, Sales forecasting, Sales enablement, Pipeline management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Subscription-based services, Solution selling.
Business strategySales strategyMarket researchLead generationClient relationship managementCustomer success+9

Naada, the music team

Head of Music Club

Aug 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mysore, Karnataka, India

  • As the Head of the Music Club at SJCE College, I brought my passion for music and leadership skills to build a successful team of musicians. I started learning music at the age of 10 and have since then won several state and national level competitions.
  • During my tenure, I led the college's music team, named "Naada," during my final year of engineering. Under my leadership, Naada achieved great success and brought laurels to our college. We performed at various inter-college events and received numerous accolades.
  • I managed a diverse team of musicians and organized various events, concerts, and workshops for the music club. My leadership skills helped me in delegating tasks, managing conflicts, and building a collaborative environment within the team.
  • Apart from leading Naada, I also managed to pursue my own musical interests and contributed to several musical performances within the college.
  • Through my experience as the Head of the Music Club, I have gained valuable skills in leadership, communication, team management, and event organization.
  • Skills:
  • Leadership, Team management, Team building, Collaboration, Goal-setting, Event-organization, Talent Development, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Active Listening
LeadershipTeam managementTeam buildingCollaborationGoal-settingEvent-organization+5

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Master's in Design - M.Des

Jul 2025Jul 2027

GrowthSchool

Human Computer Interaction — User Centric Design and Visual Communication

Mar 2022Dec 2022

JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Jan 2018Jan 2022

Vijaya Vittala Composite PU College

Pre University — Science

Mar 2016Mar 2018

Kendriya Vidyalaya

School

Jul 2006Apr 2016

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