Sumanya Kidambi

UX Designer

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About

Highly accomplished UX Designer with expertise in user research, usability testing, and human-centered design, dedicated to crafting intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Leverages social science principles and design thinking to develop data-driven solutions that directly address user needs. Proven leader in information architecture, interface design, and cross-functional collaboration, consistently delivering measurable improvements in user adoption and satisfaction.

Work Experience

User Experience Designer

Techolution

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025

Led UX research and design initiatives across diverse industry domains, driving significant improvements in user adoption and workflow efficiency.

  • Spearheaded UX research and design initiatives across diverse sectors including healthcare analytics, government transportation, manufacturing, and publishing, driving a 25% increase in user adoption through comprehensive user interviews and journey mapping.
  • Architected conversational AI and document intelligence solutions, developing intuitive user flows for AI-powered meeting recorders, advanced transcription systems, and efficient document citation features.
  • Cultivated robust product discovery and client relationships through strategic co-creation sessions with Fortune 500 clients and government agencies, successfully establishing a single source of truth for reporting workflows.
  • Mentored junior UX designers and championed cross-functional collaboration, leading team-building initiatives that significantly enhanced design-product-development alignment.
  • Optimized UX workflows and design systems by implementing consistent design patterns, resulting in a 30% improvement in handoff efficiency and significant reduction in design debt.
  • Partnered effectively with stakeholders, Product Owners, and development teams to deliver user-centered solutions, strategically balancing business objectives across diverse public and private sector projects.
  • Actively contributed to talent acquisition and team expansion, participating in candidate evaluation and onboarding processes while consistently meeting project delivery timelines.

UI/UX Designer

NeOffice

Feb 2022 - Aug 2024

Designed and implemented end-to-end UI/UX experiences for global-scale automation workspace management.

  • Achieved a remarkable 60% increase in customer acquisition rate and a 50% improvement in customer satisfaction rate through user-centric design solutions for global-scale automation workspace management.

Education

Digital Techniques in Design

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University

9 CGPA on UX design project

Aug 2017 - May 2021

Courses

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • User Experience Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Web Design
  • Layout
  • Typography
  • Design Research
  • Documentation

Certificates

Art & Science of UX - Mix Methods for URs

IGNITE by UCC - User Research Conference

Jan 2025

From Insight to Impact: User Research for Product Success

IGNITE by UCC - User Research Conference

Jan 2025

Product Psychology Masterclass

Growth.Design

Jan 2024

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)

Human Factors International (HFI)

Jan 2023

How to Design for Neurodiversity: Inclusive Content and UX Masterclass

IXDF - Interaction Design Foundation

Jan 2023

Awards

Ideal Designer

DesignLand

Jan 2025

Honored with the title 'Ideal Designer' at the FoF Hyderabad Config Ext Party '25, recognizing exceptional design contributions and innovative thinking within the industry.

11x Winner, WoW weekly UX Demo League

Techolution

Aug 2024

Awarded multiple times for outstanding performance and creativity in weekly UX design competitions at Techolution.

Product Design Prodigy

GrowthSchool

Jan 2024

Honored as a top talent in product design during the UX Mastery Masterclass, demonstrating exceptional skill and potential.

Team MVP Award

GrowthSchool

Jan 2024

Recognized as the Most Valuable Player for significant contributions to team success and collaborative efforts during the UX Mastery Masterclass.

The Dependable Award

GrowthSchool

Jan 2024

Acknowledged for consistent reliability, accountability, and strong performance within the team during the UX Mastery Masterclass.

UX Project Presentation

SAP Labs

Jan 2024

Presented an impactful UX project to over 200 attendees and designers at SAP Labs' Product Demo Day, showcasing expertise and thought leadership.

Certificate Of Appreciation

Alcon

Jan 2023

Received formal recognition for valuable contributions and dedication, specifically during the NeOffice tenure.

Skills

UX Research & Analysis

  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • A/B Testing
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Interviews
  • Surveys
  • Data Analysis
  • User Journey Mapping
  • Task Flow Analysis

Design & Prototyping

  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Interaction Design
  • Visual Design
  • UI Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Systems
  • Mockups

Tools & Software

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Miro
  • InVision
  • Jira
  • Google Analytics

Specialized Knowledge

  • Accessibility Design
  • Inclusive Design
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human Factors
  • Design Psychology
  • Gestalt Principles

Research & Strategy

  • User-Centered Design
  • Design Strategy
  • Persona Development
  • User Stories
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Generative Research

Collaboration & Process

  • Agile Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Design Documentation
  • Project Management

Business & Product

  • Product Strategy
  • SaaS Experience
  • B2B Design
  • Business Metrics
  • Product Branding

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy
  • Attention to Detail