Sundarapandian C

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led cross-functional teams in AI-first UX design.
  • Authored 'Chaos & Clarity' on mindful design.
  • Created Human-Centered AI-UX Playbook for teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX design leader specializing in AI-driven solutions across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ux Team BuildingService DesignUx Program ManagementConversational UxUser Experience (ux) StrategyMobile UxUser Experience (ux)E-commerce

Other Skills

Service BlueprintingUpskilling Junior DesignersUX Hiring StrategyInternal Training ProgramsCoE (Center of Excellence) DevelopmentCampus Hiring StrategyMulti-Geo Delivery OversightUX RoadmappingAI-based Personal Finance ToolsConversational UX (Voice & Chatbot Design)Team Scaling & Resource PlanningClient Workshop Facilitation (Germany, Europe, US)Interaction Design (IxD)Mobile UX (Android & iOS)Conversational UX (Voice & Chatbot)

About

I believe design is not just about solving problems—it's about serving people, with empathy, clarity, and purpose. With 2.5 Decades of experience across UX design, usability research, and product innovation, I’ve led cross-functional teams that blend human insight with emerging AI technologies to create meaningful, future-ready digital experiences. At WONGDOODY, I lead UX engineers and designers who work across industries—crafting AI-first platforms, voice experiences, chatbots, and smart interfaces that connect with real user behaviors. I focus on aligning product thinking with service design and system thinking, ensuring scalable, ethical, and transparent experiences. My journey has included building a system-thinking framework for product design, and authoring Chaos & Clarity, a book that explores how mindful design can bring order to complexity. My published research paper, Embracing AI in Design, pushes the conversation toward agentic AI systems that are human-aware, not just machine-led. I also created a Human-Centered AI-UX Playbook—a practical toolkit for teams aiming to transition traditional products into responsible, AI-powered solutions. This playbook emphasizes transparency, adaptability, and long-term impact. 🧠 Some career highlights: Built and scaled a full-fledged XD studio and innovation hub Delivered AI-powered UX for global clients across logistics, finance, agriculture, and telecom Designed & tested conversational AI, recommendation engines, and NLP interfaces Trained teams in service design, system thinking, and usability methods (affinity mapping, journey mapping, card sorting) Evangelized responsible AI practices through published work and workshops Today, I continue to mentor teams, collaborate with global leaders, and stay rooted in the belief that AI should enhance humanity—not replace it. 👉 Open to thought leadership collaborations, speaking sessions, or AI+UX design discussions. Let’s connect.

Experience

21 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Wongdoody

2 roles

Sr Manager

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

User Experience Manager

May 2020Mar 2021 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • At Infosys, I served as UX Practice Lead and Senior Delivery Manager, driving end-to-end experience design across industries and regions. I led high-impact UX delivery for global clients, blending innovation with structure to create digital products that solve real-world challenges.
  • I spearheaded UX efforts across financial services, logistics, conversational AI, and sustainable agriculture. From designing a Voice Experience Platform to delivering an AI-powered Expense Manager with smart chat, I helped shape intelligent, user-friendly solutions. I also led the full UX journey for a Commodity Trading & Risk Management system, enabling faster, data-driven decisions for financial users.
  • In logistics, I managed a large team supporting a North American and European client, covering fleet, warehouse, and supply chain UX. Additionally, I worked onsite in Germany with a global chemical company, contributing to a sustainable farming platform that helps farmers adopt eco-friendly practices using data, planning tools, and visual dashboards.
  • Key Highlights:
  • Led multi-disciplinary UX teams across India, Europe, and the US
  • Delivered large-scale UX for trading, logistics, and finance platforms
  • Designed AI-powered voice/chat interfaces using NLP
  • Created sustainable agriculture tools to support global farmers
  • Scaled UX capabilities and reusable assets in partnership with Infosys leadership
  • My time at Infosys strengthened my ability to scale design across complex ecosystems, mentor large teams, and align innovation with user and business outcomes.
UX Program ManagementMulti-Geo Delivery OversightUX RoadmappingAI-based Personal Finance ToolsConversational UX (Voice & Chatbot Design)Team Scaling & Resource Planning+2

Accenture

User experience engineering Senior Manager

Mar 2021Oct 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, KA, India

  • At Accenture, I served as a Senior Manager leading the Experience Design (XD) Studio, where I played a key role in scaling the UX capability across multiple Centers of Excellence (CoEs). My focus was not only on project delivery, but on building a future-ready design team rooted in strong foundations of system thinking, service design, and user empathy.
  • I led campus hiring initiatives to bring in emerging talent and established a structured onboarding and mentoring ecosystem that nurtured junior designers into confident contributors. This effort helped us build a diverse and capable UX team that could support Accenture’s digital transformation goals across domains like immersive experiences, enterprise design, and service innovation.
  • One of my key contributions was to introduce and embed system thinking and service design practices across projects and teams. I regularly conducted training sessions and mentoring circles to coach designers on how to map service ecosystems, identify design levers, and align user needs with business impact.
  • Highlights from my time at Accenture include:
  • Built and mentored a cross-functional UX team covering research, interaction design, and service design
  • Enabled new CoEs like Immersive Experience and Service Design by supporting hiring, training, and capability planning
  • Conducted hands-on workshops on System Thinking and Service Blueprinting for designers and product teams
  • Collaborated with leadership to integrate human-centered design into digital strategy and transformation programs
  • My experience at Accenture strengthened my belief that great design is a system-level effort—not just screens and interactions, but the structures and mindsets that power them. I carry this forward in every role I take, helping design teams grow with clarity, confidence, and care.
UX Team BuildingService BlueprintingUpskilling Junior DesignersUX Hiring StrategyInternal Training ProgramsCoE (Center of Excellence) Development+2

Infosys

4 roles

Principal experience Design

Promoted

Oct 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • At Infosys, I led diverse UX delivery engagements as a UX Practice Lead and Senior Delivery Manager, creating meaningful digital experiences across industries and continents. My work spanned financial services, logistics, conversational AI, mobility, and sustainable development.
  • I was among the first to design and deliver touch-based mobile apps for Android and iOS at Infosys, including an end-to-end field service app for DIRECTV technicians. I also led UX efforts onsite at St. George Bank in Australia, crafting mobile-first banking experiences.
  • In the enterprise domain, I worked on a legal workflow and document processing system for Deutsche Bank, covering underwriting, proofreading, and approval journeys. These solutions helped streamline complex compliance workflows while improving user efficiency.
  • Another defining chapter was my time spent at Sabarmati Ashram, helping digitize Mahatma Gandhi’s writings and archives. I lived at the Kutir, met Gandhi scholars and family members, and deeply connected with the emotion and responsibility behind building a digital platform that felt like both a museum and a living library. It was more than a project—it was a life-changing experience.
  • In Europe, I worked onsite with a global chemical company in Germany to build a sustainable farming platform, helping farmers practice eco-friendly agriculture through intuitive tools and data dashboards.
  • Highlights include:
  • Led multi-region UX teams across finance, logistics, and AI domains
  • Pioneered mobile UX for Android/iOS at Infosys
  • Delivered a full-service field app for DIRECTV technicians
  • Built banking experiences onsite at St. George Bank, Australia
  • Designed legal workflows for Deutche Bank’s document process
  • Created digital heritage archive for Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
  • Built sustainable farming tools for a global chemical client in Germany
  • These moments shaped my belief that great design isn’t just about functionality—it’s about emotion, purpose, and human connection.
User Experience (UX) StrategyInteraction Design (IxD)Mobile UX (Android & iOS)Conversational UX (Voice & Chatbot)Information ArchitectureMobile UX

Sr.User Experience Architect

Nov 2014Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Requirement Gathering and Need Analysis, Scoping, Planning and Delivery Tracking, Resource Utilization and Planing, Usability Testing, Mobility(IOS, Android, Windows) IA solution

User Experience Architect

Promoted

Jul 2012Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  •  User Testing/ Heuristics Evaluation
  •  High fidelity and Low Fidelity wire frame
  •  Scenario based UI for iPhone and Android
  •  Information Architecture
  •  Task Analysis
  •  Data Gathering (Questionnaires, User Interviews, Polls)
  •  Leading and Motivating team to ensure quality delivery

Senior User Interface Lead

Apr 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Wipro infotech ltd

Associate Consultant

Dec 2009Mar 2010 · 3 mos

  •  User Testing/ Heuristics Evaluation
  •  Information Architecture
  •  Task Analysis

Isource worldwide

Information Architect

Jan 2009Dec 2009 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • At iSource Worldwide, I worked as an Information Architect and Product Designer, where I was instrumental in designing an end-to-end B2B platform for a global print services company. This product aimed to simplify and digitize the complete lifecycle of commercial printing—from design to delivery.
  • The platform featured an online design tool tailored for graphic designers and creative professionals, enabling them to design print-ready materials with ease. The product also integrated a robust print process management system that covered every detail of print logistics: selecting paper types, managing print runs, tracking shipping, handling materials, and final delivery coordination.
  • This project involved one of the most intense discovery and co-creation phases of my career. Over a span of six months, we conducted continuous workshop sessions with stakeholders and users, diving deep into print operations and service challenges. These workshops included user interviews, requirement deep dives, and prototyping cycles to ensure that every feature was grounded in real business need and user workflow.
  • My role covered:
  • Structuring complex workflows into intuitive information architecture
  • Designing task flows and wireframes for different user roles
  • Facilitating co-creation workshops and ideation sessions
  • Leading user research and usability validation
  • Creating functional specs and interaction models for developers
  • This experience sharpened my ability to translate domain-heavy processes into clear, usable digital interfaces, and deepened my understanding of collaborative product development in a B2B environment.
User Experience (UX)E-CommerceTaxonomy & Labeling SystemsB2B Workflow DesignPrint Process Management UXOnline Design Tool UX+7

Mih

Manager - User Experience

Nov 2007Nov 2008 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • At MIH India (later Naspers), I worked as a Manager of the User Experience Team, leading UX design and research efforts for multiple innovative digital products. One of the standout projects during this time was Dwaar, a vertical search platform that aimed to redefine how users discover information within specific domains—well ahead of its time.
  • My role focused on providing UX strategy and hands-on consultancy across various internal products and services. I collaborated with product managers, developers, and business teams to deliver usable, intuitive, and research-backed experiences that matched user expectations and business goals.
  • As part of this role, I led:
  • User Testing and Heuristic Evaluations to identify pain points and friction in product journeys
  • Information architecture and wireframe design, including both low-fidelity sketches for ideation and high-fidelity mockups for development handover
  • Website design and layout guidance, ensuring brand consistency and user-friendly navigation
  • Remote usability testing, a relatively new practice at the time, to reach a broader user base and validate design decisions quickly
  • I also mentored junior designers, promoted the adoption of user-centered design processes, and supported the evolution of product thinking within the team.
  • This experience gave me a strong foundation in early-stage UX processes, including testing-first approaches, cross-functional collaboration, and the importance of rapid prototyping to validate design assumptions.

Satyam computers

Intraction designer

Jan 2006Nov 2007 · 1 yr 10 mos

  •  Provide interaction design and user experience consulting to clients, including GE, Bear stern, TYCO, Fidelity International, FIFA
  •  Understanding user requirements through various user research methodologies.
  •  Perform usability testing and synthesis data into concrete design proposals; present design ideas using flowcharts, prototypes and mockups.
  •  Formalize visual and conceptual strategies, design approaches, and advise clients on the best way to meet design objectives
  •  Excellent working relationship with product management and other stakeholders. Provide reports and designs, requirements and UI specs as needed.
  •  Provide usability expertise and support to development teams.

Securenext softwares

Sr. Web Designer

Jan 2004Jan 2005 · 1 yr

  • Website Design, HTML

Tara media and entertainment

Interaction Designer

Jan 2003Jan 2004 · 1 yr

  • Flash Presentation, Web design

Education

Madurai Kamaraj University

BE — Mechanical

Jan 1997Jan 2001

seventhday Adventist Matriculation Higher Secondary School

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