May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · India · Hybrid

• Art, for me, is not just personal expression. It is connection, collaboration, and community. I create not only to explore ideas, but to build spaces where others can explore alongside me.
• This is a self-funded philanthropic initiative rooted in one belief: art and creativity should be accessible to everyone. Over the years, I have organized 32+ art events and workshops attended by more than 5,000 people, creating platforms where emerging artists can showcase their work, connect, and grow.
• We have hosted exhibitions at IIT, IKEA, Microsoft, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Chika Roasters, and many more. Through The Creativee Community, I bring people together to learn, uplift new voices, and strengthen collective imagination.

Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 2 mos · Remote

• Designland is a not-for-profit design community created by designers, for designers. We are dedicated to fostering collaboration, creativity, and driving positive change within the design industry. Our platform offers opportunities for connection, mentoring, job exploration, events, and insights into design and AI trends. We are proud to have a vibrant community of over 5000+ creative individuals in our community learning from each other and growing.

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · India

• We interview top product leaders, founders and entrepreneurs from diverse industries worldwide, unlocking their insights and experiences. From tech titans to entrepreneurial trailblazers, our mission is to democratize Product knowledge and create impact

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Jul 2020 – Apr 2021 · 9 mos · India

• Designing a browser-based AI led console that enables coordinating digital banking products across business lines, call centres, digital teams, and IT/Security to provide them with a holistic view of the customers, including data-driven app configuration that integrates with core banking systems and third-party services helping in managing digital banking products from one centralized location.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · India · Remote

• Leading a multi-platform educational movement to democratize design and technology with over 5M+ views worldwide. Through 'Design with Tejj,' I bridge the gap between academic theory and industry reality for aspiring creatives, providing the mentorship and portfolio strategy needed to break into global tech. Simultaneously, through 'AI with Tejj,' I’ve pioneered regional AI education by translating complex emerging tech into local languages (Telugu), ensuring that the future of AI is accessible to innovators beyond the English-speaking world.

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 6 mos · India

• Architected and launched India’s first premier design podcast, a borderless mentorship platform that synthesizes the expertise of 100+ global design leaders and founders. Since its inception, the show has scaled to a global audience across 60 countries, consistently dominating the Apple Podcast charts at #1 in over 10 nations and maintaining a Top 10 presence in 25+ countries.
• By curating high-stakes discussions on design lessons, emerging opportunities, and industry case studies, I’ve built a high-access learning ecosystem on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts.
• My mission is to bridge the gap between local talent and global industry expertise, providing thousands of listeners with the strategic exposure needed to thrive in the modern creative economy.

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr

• Senior Product Designer, XPO - Tenth-largest logistics company globally
• Steered product direction, visuals, and UX for multiple high-performance dashboards, order trackers, and mobile quoting apps.
• We have established a comprehensive design system, mitigating inconsistency errors across platforms.
• Conceptualized and executed the AI-based central quote platform, collaborating with diverse stakeholders:
• Achieved 34% growth in cross-sales and improved booking load efficiency by 42%.
• Senior UX Designer, [ Wongdoody/Infosys XD]
• Engaged actively in client interactions, crafting deliverables like POCs, RFPs, and estimations.
• Contributed significantly to sealing deals with prominent Fortune 500 clients across varied domains.
• Bagged top honours on the sales leaderboard for Q3 & Q4.

Sep 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · India · Remote

• Driven by the mission to democratize design, I architected the #spreadknowledge movement to dismantle traditional educational paywalls and foster a high-access ecosystem for the next generation of creative thinkers.
• My influence on the global design discourse is reflected in my role as a dual-honor "Top Writer in Design," with my work appearing prominently on the front pages of industry authorities like UX Collective, Muzli, and Prototypr.io.
• Every week, I actively publish deep dives at the intersection of Design and AI, synthesizing complex technical shifts into actionable strategies for a global audience. As a featured voice for elite publications, I bridge the gap between emerging technology and human-centric craft, ensuring the future of innovation remains accessible to all.

Jun 2017 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Spearheaded Product Design and research for a "Daily Work Analysis Tool" to boost employee productivity:
• Developed a gamified system to track and amplify daily employee activities.
• Successfully doubled productivity and goal-setting metrics across the media and content sectors.
• Managed data audit processes, refining vast data pools to simplify decision-making for the management. This facilitated effective workforce allocation and optimized product release planning.
• Pivoted to content conceptualization, enhancing visual communication for middle and high school students:
• Produced high-quality visual content in math and science for K-12 segments.
• Led the creation of extensive Imaginarium worksheets for 8th-grade students.
• Contributed to Commerce projects as an animator, motion graphics specialist, and typography expert.
• Mentored team and directors, fostering a clear understanding and realization of product and promotional video visions.

May 2016 – Jun 2016 · 1 mo · Michigan, United States

• Worked as a summer intern in Tecumseh on how effectively compressors could be designed and manufactured.

Jul 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Jeelo was a non-profit organization run by the students of GITAM University, intending to eradicate child labour in Telangana. The organization actively collected donations to aid the learning of several underprivileged children around the University. By the end of its tenure, Jeelo successfully educated over 150 children of various age groups.