Employment history
UX Designer, Alleo Aug **** - May 2024
Indianapolis, IN
UX Designer, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors May 2023 - Sep 2023 Novi, MI
UX Designer, Propero Consulting Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 Pune, India
UX Designer, Lentra AI Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
Pune
UX Designer, UST Global Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
Pune, India
Education
Indiana University, Indianapolis Aug 2022 - May 2024 Master's of Science in Human Computer Interaction
MIT World Peace University, Pune Jul 2018 - Jun 2022 Bachelor of Design in User Experience
Conferences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Media Lab - India Initiative
Spearheaded the redesign of collaborative software in healthcare, specifically targeting virtual meetings for oncologists conducting Tumor Board and Grand Round discussions, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Conducted exhaustive user research and product analysis to gather feedback from potential clients, identifying key areas for intervention and formulating optimized product features and strategies to address user needs Utilized Figma and an established design system to ideate and develop high-fidelity mock-ups, enabling rapid product testing and ensuring seamless collaboration between design and development teams Collaborated closely with the development team to ensure the product's feasibility and alignment with user needs, resulting in efficient decision-making processes and high adoption rates among target users, thereby improving patient care outcomes in a virtual environment
Conducted over 50 user interviews using contextual inquiry and usability testing to understand screen interactions in vehicles, leading to a comprehensive understanding of target audience personas, user needs, and goals for future autonomous and concept car projects
Presented design concepts and research findings to stakeholders, fostering alignment and simplifying collaboration for enhanced decision-making processes Developed innovative solutions through creative ideation and prototyping on Figma, subjected to rigorous user testing, exceeding user expectations and elevating satisfaction metrics while translating research insights into actionable CX/UX strategies
Directed team of 6, implementing user-centered concepts across industries like Healthcare, Fintech, B2B, B2C and SaaS boosting efficiency by 30% with Agile and Scrum. Streamlined UX workflows and improved delivery timelines Executed extensive user research, applying UX principles, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement incorporating feedback for optimized user experiences Utilized mixed-methods research to map detailed personas, user journeys, mental models, and information architecture, reducing user friction points by 25% and increasing satisfaction scores by 15% Developed 50+ prototypes and mockups based on comprehensive visual design systems for web-based applications, mobile apps, and enterprise softwares focusing on user objectives and KPIs. Strategically streamlining design processes, slashing cycles by 40%, accelerating time-to-market, and enhancing user adoption rates
Collaborated over a user-centered design shift in Fintech for Digital Loan Lending System in India, developing 30+ prototypes resulting in a 25% user satisfaction increase and a 20% reduction in errors Worked with cross-functional teams to seek alignment over project goals, resulting in a notable 30% reduction in development time and a 15% surge in product adoption rates Implemented a comprehensive design framework, mitigating design disparities by 20% and cutting down development expenses by 25%
Deployed user retention strategies, driving a substantial 30% surge in retention rates and a notable 15% boost in revenue growth
Utilized both qualitative and quantitative research to shape design strategies and guide product development for a complex and outdated Admin Healthcare Application, boosting stakeholder satisfaction by 20% and aligning with business goals
Identified key value propositions through thorough data analysis and curated a well-defined information architecture, resulting in a 75% enhancement in user satisfaction and a significant rise in retention rates Proposed and implemented UI enhancements using Adobe CC, focusing on usability which led to significant time savings in data entry and retrieval, greatly improving efficiency Led a 4-person team in a 3-day collaboration with MIT and Harvard to create a solution prototype addressing mobility issues in India through Design Thinking, Technology and Innovation. Improved public transit for 30 million multilingual commuters using existing infrastructure and strategies like Nudge Theory and Breadcrumb Trail improving commuter user experience. Dhanashree
Bhagwatkar
UX Designer
Indianapolis, USA
Links
Portfolio
Medium
Skills
User Experience Design,
Interface Design, Design
Strategy, Visual Design
Systems, Data Analysis,
Information Architecture,
Personas, Scenarios, Journey
Mapping, Affinity Diagrams,
User flows, Ideation,
Wireframing, Mockups,
Prototyping
User Research: Interviews,
Surveys, Market Research,
Contextual Inquiry,
Ethnography, Diary Study,
Heuristic Analysis, Usability
Testing
Business: Product
Development Roadmaps,
Business Model Canvas, Value
Proposition Canvas, Product
Analysis
Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe
Creative Suite, Zeplin,
Principle, Invision, Miro, Fig
Jam, Jira, HTML - CSS, Python,
Microsoft Office
Languages
English
German
Hindi