Geetika Palande

Indianapolis, IN +1-317-***-**** linkedin.com/geetikapalande ad4gof@r.postjobfree.com www.geetikapalande.com Education

Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction Anticipated Graduation: 2025 Indiana University Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major: User Interface Design) Aug 2017 – May 2021 Pune University, India

Skills (3+ years’ experience)

Tools & Technologies: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Miro, Mural, Webflow, Invision, Balsamiq, Jira, Agile, Qualtrics, Maze, Python, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Design Skills: Research Synthesis, User Research, User Interviews, Interface Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Wireframing, Prototyping, Contextual Enquiry, Cognitive Walkthrough, Thematic Analysis, Semiotics, Empathy Mapping, Storyboarding, Qualitative and Quantitative methods, Surveys, Journey Mapping, Affinity Mapping, Competitive Analysis, Persona Building, Literature Review, Accessibility Design Experience

User Experience Research Lead Aug 2023 – Present

COMET Lab, Indiana University Indianapolis

• Orchestrated a collaborative effort with a diverse team to curate design mood boards for NGO website, aligning visuals with mission; crafting a cohesive visual identity that boosted user engagement by 40%

• Redesigned the website to improve user experience and increase engagement, resulting in a 20% increase in donations

• Developed new screen flow designs that increased user retention by 15% and reduced bounce rate by 10% User Experience Designer July 2021 – July 2023

Capgemini

• Engineered and executed automated software solutions, achieving a remarkable 75% reduction in manual workload, translating to annual time savings equivalent to 900-man hours

• Spearheaded the DevOps Automation module, optimizing product usability through advanced UX techniques and contributing to the successful delivery of 12 high-quality modules within strict timelines

• Led the design initiative by crafting a comprehensive Design System, incorporating Information Architecture, Wireframes, Interactive and Responsive Prototypes, and Mockups, influencing the structure and appearance of 25% of the platform's interface

User Experience and Graphic Designer May 2020 – Aug 2020 Creatosaurus

• Orchestrated a complete overhaul of brand identity for an emerging startup, collaborating closely with stakeholders to develop a fresh visual identity that resonated with target audience; rebranding led to 50% increase in customer engagement metrics.

• Enhanced user experience by conducting usability testing, resulting in a 20% improvement in workflow efficiency.

• Spearheaded the development of an AI-powered workspace, optimizing idea curation, content creation, and video editing processes, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity. Selected Projects

AI based speech therapy application for kids with speech disorder Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

• Designed and implemented a 3D AI model, utilizing MetaHumans and Unreal Engine 5, to create personalized and remote speech therapy experiences for children aged 7-12 with childhood apraxia of speech. AI based medical application for Orthopedic Specialists Oct 2021 – Dec 2021

• Led collaboration with orthopedic experts to conduct user research, resulting in the implementation of low-fidelity wireframes for a healthcare application.

Certifications

Social/Behavioral Researchers CITI Program 2023

Google UX Design Specialization Google 2022

Human Computer Interaction Udemy 2022

Enterprise Design Thinking IBM 2021

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