Prabina Sharma
UI/UX Designer
Email: ********@**.*** / ***************@*****.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prabina-sharma-199aa3229/ Professional
Summary:
A dynamic and creative UI/UX Designer with a Master’s in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). With over 7 years of experience in UI/UX design, front-end web development, and HCI research, I bring a deep understanding of user-centered design, prototyping, and usability testing to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Passionate about leveraging my technical skills and research background to design innovative digital solutions that improve user satisfaction and business outcomes.
Education:
● Master’s in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Aug 2022 - May 2024
● Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nepal Engineering College, Aug 2010 Dec 2014
Skills:
● Design Tools: Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe XD, Photoshop, InVision
● Concepts: User-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Prototype Design, User Research, Human Computer Interaction, Qualitative and quantitative study, story boards, persona, journey map, data collection, data analysis, evaluation,
● Programming Languages: JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue), HTML5, CSS3, SASS
● Frameworks: Bootstrap, jQuery
● Tools & Platforms: Visual Studio, Sublime, Git, Trello, Joomla, WordPress, JIRA
Professional Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana Aug 2022 – May 2024
• UI/UX designer and developer for the DroneResponse project.
• Conducted HCI research, with a focus on user-centered design, usability testing and prototyping.
UI/UX designer & Mid-level Front End Developer HiUp Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal Feb 2020 - May 2022
● My Virtual Tutor project – a learning platform
o Created custom images using Figma, and Adobe XD
o Created around 50+ screen mock-ups using HTML5, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and Vue.js.
o Upgraded the old version of Bootstrap to a new version in the existing pages.
● Connected Portfolio project
o Created 20+ mock-ups using Figma, HTML5, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and Vue.js.
o Extensive interaction with the project manager on requirement gathering and stories tracked in JIRA.
UI/UX designer & Mid-level Front End Developer SmartSolutions Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal May 2018 – Jan 2020
Projects using Figma, Adobe XD, and Joomla CMS
● Teachers in Innovation Award: A web page designed and developed for teachers to participate in a competition.
● Everest Lodges: A fully serviced trekking program.
● Connect IPS: A single payments platform that allows customers to link their bank accounts for payment processing, fund transfer, and biller payments.
● Flood Resilience Portal: Focusing on strengthening communities’ resilience to flooding risk.
● K.L. Dugar: A trusted and respected brand in Nepal in various business sectors.
UI/UX designer & Junior Frontend Developer, Rigorous Web Services, Kathmandu, Nepal Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
● Designed projects using Balsamiq, Adobe XD and Adobe Photoshop and developed projects using HTML, CSS, Sass, jQuery, and JavaScript with WordPress Themes.
● Various projects, including Structured Immunity, Edu Care, The Recruited Company, Vavomusic, Buccellatodesign, Codeinclass, Rishmawalji, Ashleylo, Theartofcoachingvolleyball, Benchmarktransition, IT-Sewa project.
Portfolio for UI/UX design (web & mobile):
● https://xd.adobe.com/view/58a47691-e650-41f8-99ab-82fe7d611f2f-0df7/screen/8 ac5dd81
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● https://xd.adobe.com/view/482110b4-f02c-4d37-bc64-6b629cbf5958-1d72/
● https://xd.adobe.com/view/3b243b9b-1cdd-483c-810e-0ea8c8d91986-6e77/screen/ fb0f6326- 0 1b2-4373-879f-2b029dde1d06/
● https://xd.adobe.com/view/f07127e0-d920-4105-a437-e15256db5297-a522/screen/b b6b608b115f-4127-9ab4-6a286d5c3e45/
● https://xd.adobe.com/view/52778433-ae1d-4a04-b90f-5b39459734c6-0724/screen/ b67885f1- f259-4e6f-bd7e-90045fd15a16/