UX & Design Leader with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale product strategy, portfolio delivery, and cross-functional design programs. Proven track record of managing global client engagements, multi-tenant roadmaps, and high-performing design teams while institutionalizing governance and design systems. Skilled at aligning UX strategy with business goals, mitigating risks, and delivering measurable outcomes across complex digital ecosystems.

Anup Deb

UX & Design Leader with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale product strategy, portfolio delivery, and cross-functional design programs. Proven track record of managing global client engagements, multi-tenant roadmaps, and high-performing design teams while institutionalizing governance and design systems. Skilled at aligning UX strategy with business goals, mitigating risks, and delivering measurable outcomes across complex digital ecosystems.

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UX & Design Leader with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale product strategy, portfolio delivery, and cross-functional design programs. Proven track record of managing global client engagements, multi-tenant roadmaps, and high-performing design teams while institutionalizing governance and design systems. Skilled at aligning UX strategy with business goals, mitigating risks, and delivering measurable outcomes across complex digital ecosystems.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Consultant – UX Strategy & Design at Independent Contractor
May 1, 2024 - Present
Led CX discovery and transformation initiatives for client engagements through stakeholder workshops and journey analysis. Defined UX strategy, future-state roadmaps, and prioritized initiatives aligned with business KPIs. Facilitated cross-functional design sprints to align product, tech, and business teams. Established measurable success metrics, improving user satisfaction by ~20%. Served as strategic UX advisor to leadership, influencing product roadmaps and investment decisions.
Principal UX Engineer at ZestIo Technologies
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Led UX strategy for an aviation ground radar platform, managing end-to-end workflows across multiple user roles. Owned design roadmap, planning, and cross-team delivery in collaboration with product and engineering. Directed usability programs and translated insights into prioritized product improvements. Established scalable design systems and standards enabling consistent delivery across releases. Improved operational efficiency and reduced operator friction through workflow redesign.
Lead UX Designer at Margo Networks
April 2, 2021 - March 20, 2023
Led UX strategy and portfolio planning across multiple enterprise products. Line managed a team of designers and collaborated with PMs and engineers to deliver road map commitments. Conducted executive design reviews and influenced prioritization through data-driven insights. Delivered scalable experience frameworks and design systems across platforms. Improved adoption and task success through continuous usability optimization.
Lead UX Designer at YUJ Designs
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Led client-facing UX engagements, workshops, and design strategy sessions. Directed end-to-end discovery, concept development, and experience definitions. Conducted design reviews and provided strategic guidance to improve usability and efficiency. Shaped design direction through structured storytelling and executive-level presentations.
Senior Manager at Honeywell India
October 1, 2006 - February 1, 2016
Led UX and product design initiatives across enterprise programs. Built and guided cross-functional teams, established governance and standards, and drove large-scale transformations across multiple business units.
Senior Manager at MetaSys Inc.
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Led information design and interaction strategies for enterprise presentations and digital assets. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to improve clarity, usability, and cross-platform consistency. Conducted client workshops and journey mapping to inform future-state designs.
Senior UX Architect at Tech Genies India
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Established UX standards, governance frameworks, and reusable design practices across projects. Led research, usability testing, and journey mapping to identify business and experience gaps. Drove cross-functional collaboration and delivered scalable design systems across products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Delhi
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean & UX at Honeywell
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) at Human Factors International (HFI)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
AI for Human-Centered Design at HFI
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
UX Certification – Google at Google
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
AI for Human-Centered Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Google UX Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other