Priyanka Somasundaram

UX Researcher and Designer Application Management Analyst

Phone: +1-463-***-****

Email Address: ad3f66@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankasomasundaram. Website Link: www.priyankasomasundaram.com

SUMMARY

Results-driven professional with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction and a background in Electronics and Electronics Engineering. Experienced in UX research, design, and software engineering, contributing to diverse projects. A Stanford University Innovation Fellow, I led impactful initiatives and won Best Project in HCI and Web/IoT/Apps Categories '23. Proven success in UI redesign, AI integration, and enhancing onboarding processes. Collaborated with Pfizer Inc. to boost operational efficiency. Skilled in research, design tools, various languages, and effective team collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation in UX and software engineering.

SKILLS

User Interviews

Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Affinity Mapping

Surveys

A/B Testing

Journey Mapping

Heuristic Evaluation

Usability Testing

Cognitive Walkthrough

Ideation

Wireframing

Low and High-

fidelity Prototyping

Storyboarding

User Flow

Accessibility

Design

Interaction Design

Figma

Miro

Mural

Adobe XD

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Figjam

Canva

InVision

Collaborative

Basic - C, C++

Oracle PL/SQL

Java

HTML

CSS.

Team Player

Critical Thinking and

Problem-Solving

Persuasion

Leadership

EDUCATION

Master of Science- Human-Computer Interaction 09- Jan 2022 - Dec 17-2023 Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), IN Bachelor of Engineering- Electronics and Electronics 07-Aug 2014 - 30-May 2018 Anna University, Chennai, India

COURSES (IUPUI - MS)

Interaction Design Practice

Informatics Research Design

Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction

Experience Design and Evaluation of Access Technologies

Prototyping-Interactive Systems

UX for Tangible and Embodied Systems

Motion Graphics

ACHIEVEMENTS

University Innovation Fellow - d.school, Stanford University Oct 2022 - Present Actively drove change within the university community as a Stanford University Innovation Fellow (UIF) at IUPUI. Cooperated with the Division of Student Affairs to enhance student engagement across diverse schools on campus. Capstone Project - Best Project in HCI and Web/IoT/Apps Categories '23 (Dec 2023) Teaming up with Johnson Controls, we revamped the onboarding process and clinched the Best Project for Web/IoT/Apps category among 200+ students.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UX Researcher/ Designer Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Johnsons Control Apprenticeship, Indianapolis, IN

Revamped ExacqVision UI, added features, and implemented AI-driven interactions.

Carried out 4+ user interviews, proposing new features to enhance software efficiency for future implementations.

Revitalized ExacqVision's user interface through redesign and feature integration.

Performed user interviews, gathering insights for efficiency enhancement proposals.

Played a vital role in improving integrator onboarding processes.

Contributed to extensive user research and competitive analysis efforts.

Developed designs, prototypes, and strategies for AI-driven interactive experiences. UX Researcher Jan 2023 - May 2023

Crisis Technology Innovation Lab, IUPUI Apprenticeship, Indianapolis, IN

Enhanced a customizable presentation package securing funding and a pitch deck for the Social Media Machine.

Executed 2+ user interviews, facilitated client calls with weekly updates, and served as a liaison between the team and the client.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN

Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on assignments for 75+ students, fostering continuous improvement.

Facilitated engaging web design lab activities, nurturing critical thinking and creativity among students.

Guided students in practical aspects of web design, emphasizing fundamentals and best practices for effective development.

Offered insights for design enhancements across diverse topics.

Directed enriching lab activities, encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

Guided practical aspects of web design, emphasizing fundamentals and best practices. Senior Software Engineer Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

ForeBrain Technologies, Chennai, India

Worked together with diverse IT sector clients to understand business requirements.

Expanded and designed a prototype for a website connecting job-seeking professionals with IT sectors.

Conducted interviews with 15+ clients and engaged with 20+ job-seeking professionals for project understanding.

Emphasized collaboration and prototyping excellence in the IT sector.

Actively contributed to the development of a user-friendly website prototype.

Merged technical proficiency with empathetic engagement to exceed stakeholder expectations. Associate Software Engineer Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Accenture

Enhanced operational efficiency at Pfizer Inc. through Appian and Mapp Navigator for process automation.

Positively addressed user issues, reducing incidents and fostering effective communication.

Established communication channels with 50+ consumers, resolving their issues.

Streamlined task completion with the design and implementation of the Mapp Navigator application.

Executed active validations, ensuring system stability.

Played a pivotal role in decision-making for application access and resolved bugs in the process design.

Managed scheduling for doctor meetings, hotel stays, and airfare, ensuring seamless coordination.

Proficient in MySQL queries, C, C++, Java, and Jdoodle platform.

Completed intensive training at Accenture Solutions.

Hands-on Appian web application development.

Improved a user-centric mobile application for online banking using Oracle Forms and Reports Builder. PROJECTS

Interaction Design Practice

Mobile application for social workers - Advanced solutions to express gratitude to customer service associates. Infinity Labs - Ensured authentic learning experiences for students through Hybrid Labs. Informatics Research Design

Wrote a research proposal for empowering women's safety through technology solutions, emphasizing user-centric design.

Prototyping - Interactive Systems

Revamped Sifteo cubes for interactive learning, focusing on a new language learning concept. UX for Tangible and Embodied Systems

Introduced a new way to control a TV using gestures and embodied Schemata for volume control, pointer navigation, and screen/channel selection.

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