SRIRAM NARENDRA ALANDKAR
602-***-**** ********@***.*** linkedin.com/in/sriram-narendra-alandkar Portfolio Passionate UI/UX Designer skilled in blending intuitive user experiences with innovative design methodologies, leveraging a strong foundation in user research and advanced design tools. EDUCATION
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
Master of Science In User Experience GPA: 4.0/4.0; Aug 2022 - May 2024 Relevant Coursework: Usability & User Experience, Methods and Tools in Human Systems Engineering, Interaction Design. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University India
Bachelors Of Engineering In Computer Science GPA: 3.4/4.0; Jul 2016 - May 2020 WORK EXPERIENCE
The Builder Market California
UI/UX Designer Jun 2024 - Present
● Conducted UX audits and redesigned key features like "Booking" and "Progress," potentially boosting user satisfaction by 15%. Collaborated with developers to integrate UX improvements and designed marketing banners to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. India
Associate Software Engineer May 2020 - Aug 2022
● Spearheaded the website migration to Adobe AEM for Jack Welch Management Institute, driving design changes that boosted user engagement by 5% and reduced bounce rates by 15%.
● Collaborated with the Lead Business Analyst to refine User Stories, improve conversion rates by 5%, and increase project efficiency by 15%, highlighting strategic planning and teamwork in an agile environment. Multitech Systems India
UI/UX Designer Feb 2019- Mar 2020
● Crafted user-focused web experiences for an electronic lab equipment company, using Figma for prototyping. Designed e-commerce features to support the online sale of lab equipment, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry objectives.
PROJECTS
Student Starter Pack App
UI/UX Designer & Researcher
● Designed the end-to-end user experience for the Student Starter Pack app, expected to boost user satisfaction by 20% through user-centric design.
● Conducted user research interviews and implemented insights into features like customization guidance and order tracking, enhancing overall app usability.
One Water One Tool (AZ Water Blueprint- CuRVE Tool Website Redesign) UI/UX Designer & Researcher
● Conducted user research to identify distinct user groups and optimize tailored flows, leading a redesign of the Arizona AZ Water Blueprint site that reduced navigation-related queries by 30% through enhanced data visualization.
● Implemented prototype and A/B testing, engineered a downloadable feature on the CuRVE platform, boosting user engagement and increasing retention by 40% through data-driven design decisions. SKILLS
Design Skills: User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface, Information Architecture, Responsive Design, Mobile App Design, User Flows, Personas, UX Audits, UX Writing, Storytelling, Mobile Application Design Visual Design, Graphic Design, Motion Design, Typography, Style Guides, Web Guidelines, Design Systems, Journey Mapping, Product Design, AR/VR Design, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data Visualization. Development & Tech Skills: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Balsamiq, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat, Firefly, InDesign, Shapes XR, Framer, Principle, Zeplin, Axure, Miro, Jira, Flutter, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, ALTIUM, Git, Unity, Webflow, React.
Research: User Interview, Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Customer Research, Competitive Analysis, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Survey Design, Contextual Inquiry, Focus Groups, Eye Tracking, Behavioral Analysis, Task Analysis, Journey Mapping, Experiment Design, User Feedback Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, Card Sorting, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Benchmarking.
Other Skills: Project Management, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Communication and Presentation Skills, Customer Service, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Strategy,Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Agile Methodology, Brand Development.