Top Talent like Pradnya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Pradnya Suryawanshi

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX Specialist | HCI Expert
With a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from Indiana University Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from SIES Graduate School Of Technology, I have cultivated a robust foundation in user experience and product design. Currently, I am a Product Designer at GravityDrive, reimagining B2B platforms for co-working spaces. Concurrently, I contribute to Miller Lab, enhancing caregiving coordination systems with AI-driven solutions. My previous roles include UX Designer at Concha Labs, where I improved sound profile management systems, and Associate Product Designer at Coditas, optimizing travel app subscription services. As a UI Engineer at Newgen Software, I developed enterprise dashboards for Axis Bank, enhancing user interaction and reducing errors. My expertise spans user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, with a strong focus on accessibility and ethical data usage.

Work History

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Product Designer

GravityDriveSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosReimaging the 0 to 1 B2B Platform for co-working space. Leveraging insights from user feedback, market research, and internal expertise, we set out to design a platform that would serve as a cornerstone for collaboration, productivity, and innovation within co-working communities.
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Product Designer

Miller LabAug 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 10 mosEngaged in extensive research and innovative redesign of the user experience for 'Family Resilience Technologies: Augmenting Caregiving Coordination Systems for Health Crisis Response.' Conducted qualitative research within the healthcare domain, as part of a substantial $500k grant, aimed at identifying patient journeys, pain points, and opportunities. Employed various methodologies including affinity diagrams, storyboarding, wireframing, design patterns, and conceptual UI prototyping. Facilitated remote interviews, card-sorting sessions, and surveys in collaboration with 5 healthcare researchers and over 20 users, fostering empathy, extracting insights, and strategically guiding feature ideation for the product. Explored the potential of AI in alleviating caregiver stress by visualizing and experimenting with personalized AI-based support tools integrated into the caregiving process for cancer patients. Emphasized the importance of reducing caregiver burden and enhancing the psychological well-being of both caregivers and patients, while ensuring ethical data usage and preserving the integrity of the caregiver-patient relationship.
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UX Designer

Concha LabsMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mosSignificantly improved sound profile management system and subscription-based model, resulting in a 43% increase in user interaction. Worked with audiologists and led multifaceted projects, sharing expertise with product designers and cross-functional leaders. Pioneered a robust design system, boosting usability for hearing aid users, and innovated a sound profiles model, slashing user time by an impressive 50% for an unparalleled experience. Pioneered the development of a robust 'Favorites' feature, from conceptualization to execution, and implemented an immersive in-app tour to seamlessly introduce users to new design enhancements. Ensured inclusivity through the integration of accessibility design principles and meticulous adherence to industry standards across all design aspects. Elevated the user experience of the homepage by refining Audio Routing and volume designs, placing a premium on usability for individuals with hearing impairments. Actively participated in usability testing sessions, leveraging insights to iterate and refine application designs, thereby enhancing overall user experience.
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Associate Product Designer

CoditasMar 2022 - Jun 2022 • 4 mosOrchestrated strategic collaboration with design lead, engineering team, and manager to meticulously research and conceptualize user models for travel app subscription services, employing a human-centered approach to product and service design. Spearheaded refinement of interface design and conducted comprehensive usability testing of the developed product, resulting in a significant enhancement of user experience and generating data-driven insights with a remarkable impact, yielding a 31% improvement. Directed efforts towards optimizing the business model to amplify revenue streams, ultimately driving a notable 35% increase in user retention rates. Transformed insights and business requirements into visually captivating and highly functional product implementations, culminating in a noteworthy 15% elevation in customer satisfaction levels.
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UI Engineer

Newgen SoftwareJun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 8 mosResponsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing the B2B Enterprise Dashboard Omnichannel (Omniscan, Omnidocs) tailored to meet the specific needs of client Axis Bank. Utilized agile methodology to efficiently execute change requests (CRs), seamlessly integrating them into process-specific .war files. Leveraged JavaScript to introduce dynamic validations, thereby optimizing form functionality and user interaction. Revamped an existing module by introducing intuitive UI enhancements and crafting a streamlined wizard for form navigation, resulting in a notable 25% reduction in common user errors. Championed adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks throughout the development process. Diligently monitored progress and aligned development efforts with the overarching project plan. Fostered collaboration across diverse teams, meticulously documenting project milestones and ensuring code stability. Identified and rectified coding inefficiencies, such as improperly coded loops, while proactively addressing complex software challenges with agility and precision.

Education

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Indiana University Indianapolis

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction
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SIES Graduate School Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Designer | UX Specialist | HCI Expert
With a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from Indiana University Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from SIES Graduate School Of Technology, I have cultivated a robust foundation in user experience and product design. Currently, I am a Product Designer at GravityDrive, reimagining B2B platforms for co-working spaces. Concurrently, I contribute to Miller Lab, enhancing caregiving coordination systems with AI-driven solutions. My previous roles include UX Designer at Concha Labs, where I improved sound profile management systems, and Associate Product Designer at Coditas, optimizing travel app subscription services. As a UI Engineer at Newgen Software, I developed enterprise dashboards for Axis Bank, enhancing user interaction and reducing errors. My expertise spans user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, with a strong focus on accessibility and ethical data usage.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Pradnya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Pradnya Suryawanshi

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

G

Product Designer

GravityDriveSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosReimaging the 0 to 1 B2B Platform for co-working space. Leveraging insights from user feedback, market research, and internal expertise, we set out to design a platform that would serve as a cornerstone for collaboration, productivity, and innovation within co-working communities.
M

Product Designer

Miller LabAug 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 10 mosEngaged in extensive research and innovative redesign of the user experience for 'Family Resilience Technologies: Augmenting Caregiving Coordination Systems for Health Crisis Response.' Conducted qualitative research within the healthcare domain, as part of a substantial $500k grant, aimed at identifying patient journeys, pain points, and opportunities. Employed various methodologies including affinity diagrams, storyboarding, wireframing, design patterns, and conceptual UI prototyping. Facilitated remote interviews, card-sorting sessions, and surveys in collaboration with 5 healthcare researchers and over 20 users, fostering empathy, extracting insights, and strategically guiding feature ideation for the product. Explored the potential of AI in alleviating caregiver stress by visualizing and experimenting with personalized AI-based support tools integrated into the caregiving process for cancer patients. Emphasized the importance of reducing caregiver burden and enhancing the psychological well-being of both caregivers and patients, while ensuring ethical data usage and preserving the integrity of the caregiver-patient relationship.
C

UX Designer

Concha LabsMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mosSignificantly improved sound profile management system and subscription-based model, resulting in a 43% increase in user interaction. Worked with audiologists and led multifaceted projects, sharing expertise with product designers and cross-functional leaders. Pioneered a robust design system, boosting usability for hearing aid users, and innovated a sound profiles model, slashing user time by an impressive 50% for an unparalleled experience. Pioneered the development of a robust 'Favorites' feature, from conceptualization to execution, and implemented an immersive in-app tour to seamlessly introduce users to new design enhancements. Ensured inclusivity through the integration of accessibility design principles and meticulous adherence to industry standards across all design aspects. Elevated the user experience of the homepage by refining Audio Routing and volume designs, placing a premium on usability for individuals with hearing impairments. Actively participated in usability testing sessions, leveraging insights to iterate and refine application designs, thereby enhancing overall user experience.
C

Associate Product Designer

CoditasMar 2022 - Jun 2022 • 4 mosOrchestrated strategic collaboration with design lead, engineering team, and manager to meticulously research and conceptualize user models for travel app subscription services, employing a human-centered approach to product and service design. Spearheaded refinement of interface design and conducted comprehensive usability testing of the developed product, resulting in a significant enhancement of user experience and generating data-driven insights with a remarkable impact, yielding a 31% improvement. Directed efforts towards optimizing the business model to amplify revenue streams, ultimately driving a notable 35% increase in user retention rates. Transformed insights and business requirements into visually captivating and highly functional product implementations, culminating in a noteworthy 15% elevation in customer satisfaction levels.
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UI Engineer

Newgen SoftwareJun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 8 mosResponsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing the B2B Enterprise Dashboard Omnichannel (Omniscan, Omnidocs) tailored to meet the specific needs of client Axis Bank. Utilized agile methodology to efficiently execute change requests (CRs), seamlessly integrating them into process-specific .war files. Leveraged JavaScript to introduce dynamic validations, thereby optimizing form functionality and user interaction. Revamped an existing module by introducing intuitive UI enhancements and crafting a streamlined wizard for form navigation, resulting in a notable 25% reduction in common user errors. Championed adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks throughout the development process. Diligently monitored progress and aligned development efforts with the overarching project plan. Fostered collaboration across diverse teams, meticulously documenting project milestones and ensuring code stability. Identified and rectified coding inefficiencies, such as improperly coded loops, while proactively addressing complex software challenges with agility and precision.

Education

I

Indiana University Indianapolis

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction
S

SIES Graduate School Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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