Aug 2024 – May 2025 · 9 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site

• Developing a mobile app to empower caregivers of children with Type 1 diabetes through personalized education and emergency decision support.
• Leading user research and co-designing with doctors, diabetes educators, and caregivers to develop user journeys, prototypes, and a seamless user experience tailored to real-world needs.

Jan 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · United States · On-site

• Designed a network mapping web platform to foster collaboration among 3,000+ researchers and 1,000+ community partners.
• Conducted 12 user interviews, 3 focus groups, and 2 workshops, uncovering 15+ insights and performing competitor analysis to shape platform features.
• Prototyped a profile directory and data visualization tools, achieving a 95% usability satisfaction rate through 11 iterative user tests.
• Developed the system architecture and a scalable design system, ensuring consistency and seamless handoff, while working with developers to build it.

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Remote

• Revamped decision-making features and data visualization for an LLM-powered AI vehicle valuation tool, enhancing user trust and engagement through insights from user research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Designed a high-fidelity prototype and conducted heuristic analysis and user testing, achieving a 90% task completion rate.
• Optimized the explainability of AI-generated predictions, improving transparency and user confidence in car buying and selling decisions.

May 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mysore, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Led the redesign and development of HoloSuit, a modular motion-capturing wearable, managing a cross-functional team of 12 and delivering 45 units to global clients like Lockheed Martin and GE, following Agile methodologies.
• Developed an intuitive mobile dashboard for real-time monitoring, improving calibration efficiency and achieving an 80% task completion success rate in user testing.
• Oversaw timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring an on-time launch aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Awarded ‘HoloStar’ Employee of the Month for driving innovation and execution excellence.

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos · Mysore, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Designed a user-centered lower-body exoskeleton for rehabilitation, prioritizing accessibility, comfort, and intuitive interaction for patients and caregivers.
• Conducted UX research with patients and clinicians to uncover pain points, informing prototype development and usability improvements.
• Designed a real-time monitoring interface to enhance patient motivation, clinician insights, and long-term adherence.

Sep 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Autonomous Elderly Care Robot - Mitra:
• Designed and developed Mitra, an autonomous robot for elderly care, making a positive impact on over 150 individuals across the United States, Singapore, and India.
• Key Achievements:
• Global Reach: Deployed across three countries, serving the elderly population with personalized care.
• Interaction Metrics: Recorded over 500 smiles and facilitated 20,000 interactions monthly, fostering a positive environment.
• Fall Response Enhancement: Achieved a 90% improvement in the average fall response time, ensuring prompt assistance for elderly individuals.
• Contributions to Product Lifecycle:
• End-to-End Involvement: Contributed to the entire product lifecycle, spanning user research, conceptualization, design, and manufacturing.
• Digital Interface Design: Ensured accessibility for elderly users, focusing on an intuitive digital interface to enhance user experience.
• Global Recognition:
• Event Presentations: Presented Mitra at prestigious global events, including AWS Invent, showcasing its innovation and impact.
• Media Presence: Featured in prominent media outlets such as CNN, Reuters, Wired, and The Guardian, highlighting Mitra's significance in autonomous elderly care.
• The development and recognition of Mitra underscore the commitment to creating impactful solutions, and improving the lives of the elderly through cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design considerations.

Jan 2020 – Aug 2020 · 7 mos

May 2020 – Jul 2020 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Designed a compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicle.

Sep 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · India

• 1. Workshop trainer for high school and undergraduate students on robotics & connected devices. I also develop content for Li2’s learning management system.
• 2. Workshop trainer in several Cisco-hosted robotics workshops for high school students.

Aug 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Building a self-driven, next-generation learning-cum-networking community to bridge the gap between industry and students.