Sep 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Berlin, Germany

Jan 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos · Singapore

• Currently leading the design for the future of mobility (B2B & B2C) for millions @ Grab, Singapore.
• Grab is more than just the leading ride-hailing and mobile payments app in Southeast Asia. We use data and technology to improve everything from transportation to payments and logistics across a region of more than 620 million people. Working with governments, drivers, passengers, and charities, we aim to unlock the true potential of the region by solving problems that hinder progress.
• Grab began as a taxi-hailing app in 2012, but has extended its product platform to include private car services (GrabCar & GrabShare), motorcycle taxis (GrabBike), social carpooling (GrabHitch) and last mile delivery (GrabExpress). We are focused on pioneering new commuting alternatives for drivers and passengers with an emphasis on speed, safety, and reliability. Currently we offer services in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam; however, we also have R&D offices in Bangalore, Beijing, & Seattle.

Jun 2020 – Present · 6 yrs · Singapore

• Mentoring, grooming, and helping designers to grow.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Singapore

• Despite being an individual design contributor, I am managing and leading the projects, providing vision and direction to deliver the best user-centric solutions. Re-thinking about the digital strategy for companies and passionate about designing experiences that empower users and business. My part needs me to collaborate with leaders, product managers, cross-functional delivery teams, set up goals & direction for the design team, do design delivery, and mentor and groom designers.

Jul 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

• I lead a team of designers in re-imagining design for various platforms like iOS, Android, Apple CarPlay, Apple HomeKit, and Wearables. I balanced my time between designing solutions, applying design thinking to inform broader product strategies, diving deep into to design to create delightful product experiences based on user insights and business goals and managing and mentoring other designers on the growing design team. Formalised the design team within Central Design to deliver a distributed-yet-centralised Design delivery.

Dec 2013 – Jun 2014 · 6 mos

• Designing cool iOS and Android apps!

Jan 2012 – Nov 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore

• I was responsible for setting up a design practice, built a design team and implement the design process across the projects and organisation. I created and introduced a new design process for the design team. Formalised a team defined the roadmap, roles and responsibilities, and ways of working. I cultivated a culture of contribution to scaling the design. Lead design aspects and delivery of the product development and to be an ambassador for design within the company.

Aug 2006 – Jan 2012 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Designed and delivered large scale outcomes for clients like WorkdBank, Singapore Airlines, Amway. Built first design system and trained design team for consistent delivery. Worked on detailed designs, research, estimation, facilitated workshops for research, usability testing, sign-offs from clients, developed detail design documents.

May 2005 – Jul 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• I was the first designer in Tekriti. I helped grow the design team. Responsibilities included design, guild design directions, estimation, maintaining standards, accessibility, code quality, and deadlines.

Jun 2002 – May 2005 · 2 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi

• I was the only web designer and was responsible for maintaining 12 websites. My responsibilities included experience and visual design, develop interactive mockups, work on search engine optimisation, define content strategy.

Feb 2001 – May 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida

• Started my career as Java developer, after some time, I moved to Visual Basic because that had more UI elements to play. Did Microsoft Certification (MCP) but after working in a few projects, I realised that my natural inclination was towards design.