Prateek Dave

Head of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 16+ years of experience in design leadership.
  • Expert in creating user-centric design solutions.
  • Pioneered AI-driven customer interaction systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned design leader specializing in user experience and product design within telecommunications and transportation sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

User ExperienceProduct ManagementUi DesignUi/ux DesignUx Design

Other Skills

ADA complianceAI ChatbotsAgile MethodologiesBusiness StrategyCustomer Experience ManagementDesign LeadershipDesign PatternsE-commerceEmotional IntelligenceEnd-to-End Customer JourneysFast Check-In AppGo-to-Market AnalysisGoal SettingHTML5Human Computer Interaction

About

I’m a experienced design leader with a deep passion for innovation and crafting meaningful user experiences. With over 16+ years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to lead high-performing design teams and drive impactful design strategies. Currently, as the Head of Product Design at Jio, I lead end-to-end design initiatives across Omni-Channel platforms, AI Chatbots, Agent Assist, Low Code/No Code app builders, and Self-Service diagnostics for Fiber. My focus is on building scalable, pattern-driven design systems that enable consistency, speed, and innovation across the product ecosystem.

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Jio

Head of Product Design [Customer Experience Platform]

Oct 2021Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • As Head of Product and Design, I leverage extensive experience to lead dynamic product & design teams, drive innovation through Pattern-Based product strategies, & deliver groundbreaking solutions across Omni-Channel, AI Chatbot, AI Assist for agents, Low Code/No Code app builders, and Self-Service for Fiber diagnostics.
  • Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
  • 🎨 Product & Design Leadership: I have led & mentored a team of talented people, encouraging a culture of creativity, collaboration, & excellence.
  • 🌀 Pattern-Based Design: I have championed a pattern-based approach to product design & development, ensuring consistency & scalability across all our products.
  • 🌐 Omni-Channel Solutions: I have played a key role in creating seamless & integrated experiences for users across various channels, from web and mobile to social media and email. Our omni-channel approach has improved user engagement & satisfaction (10k+ Agents serving millions of customer).
  • 🤖 AI-Driven Solutions: I've overseen the design & implementation of AI Chatbots and AI Assist solutions, transforming customer interactions and agent support. These AI-driven systems have not only reduced response times but also enhanced user experiences.
  • 🔌 Low Code/No Code App Builder: I have led the design efforts for a low code/no code app builder, enabling users to create their own applications without extensive coding knowledge.
  • 📈 Self-Service for Fiber Diagnostics: I've driven the creation of a self-service platform that allows users to diagnose and resolve fiber-related issues independently. This innovative solution has not only reduced support costs but also improved user satisfaction and loyalty.
  • 🚀 Innovation and Thought Leadership: I've actively participated in industry conferences, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives, sharing insights and experiences with the wider community. This engagement has positioned us as pioneers in the field of pattern-based design and AI-driven solutions
LeadershipUser ExperienceUser Interface DesignAI ChatbotsOmni-Channel SolutionsLow Code/No Code app builders+2

Sixt

Lead Product Designer

Sep 2018Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

  • As a Lead Product Designer. I've had the privilege of managing a dynamic design team and taking the helm in creating a groundbreaking customer self-service product. This innovative solution, aimed at enhancing the customer experience, includes an app that enables customers to expedite the check-in process, bypassing long queues at SIXT car rental counters and saving valuable time.
  • Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
  • 🎨 Design Leadership: Leading and guiding a team of talented designers, I've fostered a culture of creativity and collaboration, resulting in designs that consistently exceed user expectations.
  • 💡 User-Centric Approach: I've been responsible for conducting extensive user research in close collaboration with the product team.
  • 📱 Fast Check-In App: My team and I have designed an app that empowers customers to complete the check-in process swiftly, enabling them to bypass long queues at SIXT car rental counters. This innovation not only enhances the customer experience but also saves a significant amount of time.
  • 🌐 End-to-End Customer Journeys: I've crafted comprehensive end-to-end customer journeys for both customers and back-office agents. These journeys have been instrumental in shaping our self-service solutions.
  • 🤝 Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring alignment with broader business objectives, I've validated the app concept with stakeholders and the business team to identify their specific goals, ensuring that our design aligns seamlessly with the company's strategies.
  • 🌍 Go-to-Market Analysis: A critical aspect of my role has been conducting go-to-market analyses, including localization considerations, to ensure that our self-service solutions are tailored to different markets and cultures.
  • 🚀 Reducing Customer Complaints: Through our self-service initiatives, we've successfully reduced customer complaints
User ExperienceDesign LeadershipUser-Centric ApproachFast Check-In AppStakeholder EngagementGo-to-Market Analysis+1

Boston consulting group (bcg)

Lead User Experience Consultant

Apr 2017Sep 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • While working for Boston Consulting Group Via Xebia IT Architects, I am responsible for modernising data approach by building efficiencies, simplifying process & creating an impactful client experience to help their internal teams and clients from data collection, analysis to data visualisation for their flagship Benchmarking product.
  • ▌Role And Responsibilities:
  • Developed collaborative relationships with product owners, senior leadership and international business unit leads
  • Created persona, user flows, task flows, sitemaps, wireframes and style guidelines to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Responsible for all UI design decisions to create visually stimulating and delightful designs.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and usability tests. Created click-throughs and prototypes for web and mobile/tablet for use during tests.
User ExperienceUI DesignStakeholder EngagementUsability TestingWireframing

Cex webuy.com

Lead UI/UX Design Engineer

Sep 2013Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Acted as primary UI/UX design contact point for all stakeholders.
  • I was the sole designer of the most important Apps like mPOS, Stock Portal & mobile apps (iOS & Android). mPOS is a mobile point of sale which runs on a smartphone, tablets that perform the functions of a cash register or electronic point of sale terminal.
  • ▌Role And Responsibilities:
  • Established UX design as the first stage of all Web and mobile application developments, instituting a user-centred design (UCD) approach.
  • Review existing applications and identify improvement opportunities for user experience and Redesigned the whole App experience for both the Desktop and Mobile viewports
  • Researched and identified problems through stakeholder talks and user research in the complex industry of retail.
  • Create all sketches, wireframes and mocks to communicate user flows and interactions.
UI/UX DesignUser-Centered DesignWireframingStakeholder Engagement

Barnes & noble education, inc.

Sr. UI/UX Designer

Apr 2011Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • As a senior UI/UX designer at Bned(LoudCloud Systems), I worked on the UX and visual design for the instructor, student and admin experiences, including a dashboard for instructors to track their course performance and the interactive quizzes and analytics of use.
  • In this product, We opted for a lean approach which emphasised rapid sketching, prototyping, user feedback and design mockups. This created early team‐wide alignment, sparked tons of great ideas and created a strong sense of ownership across different disciplines within the organisation.
UI/UX DesignPrototypingUser Feedback

Heptik technologies inc - australia

UX Architect

Mar 2010Apr 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Heptik Technologies produces world-class conferences, such as the Banff World Television Festival, nextMEDIA and History Makers.
  • As a UX Architect, I was responsible for presenting information and an organised structure on a website/web app from the perspective of the user. I ensure that a website is user-friendly
  • Creating storyboards to reflect a typical customer
  • Conducting A/B tests to measure customer response
  • Reviewing competitors’ products for additional insights
  • Making style guides to define UI elements
  • Sketching ideas and designs
  • Creating wireframes to guide developers and visual designers
  • Prototyping products for user testing
  • I executed and managed over 75 web app during my stay at Heptik Technologies .
UX DesignPrototypingUser Testing

Tata consultancy services

Software Engineer

Feb 2009Mar 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Education

Stanford University

Human Computer Interaction

Jan 2012Jan 2012

Dr. C. V. Raman University, Kota Bilaspur

Master of Science (MSc) — Information Technology

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Aishwarya Institute Of Management And Research

PG — Computer Science

Jan 2008Jan 2009

Aishwarya College of Management & Research Centre Jodhpur

BCA — Software

Jan 2006Jan 2008

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