Hi, What immediately drew me to this opportunity wasn't just that it's an AI product - it was the challenge of making AI feel genuinely useful in everyday life. Over the last 17+ years, I've helped brands simplify complex ideas and turn them into stories people understand, trust and engage with. I've led creative strategy for Microsoft India, developed the strategic thinking behind major business wins including Canon India and Kellogg's India, and created campaigns, websites, social content, newsletters and product communications across technology, education and financial services. More recently, I've been working with Employability.life, the Indian subsidiary of Federation University Australia, where I mentor students on using Generative AI for content creation, communication and employability. That experience has given me a practical understanding of how people adopt AI, where they struggle, and how thoughtful content can bridge the gap between curiosity and confidence. I enjoy translating product features into everyday value. Rather than talking about technology for its own sake, I like showing how it makes someone's day easier, faster or less stressful. That's especially important for a lifestyle assistant designed for busy professionals and parents, where authenticity matters far more than feature lists. Alongside strategy and writing, I've also been integrating AI into my own creative workflow for research, ideation, scripting, content planning and iteration. I'm comfortable working in fast-moving environments, taking ownership of content calendars, and refining ideas based on performance rather than assumptions. I'd love the opportunity to help shape the voice of a product that has the potential to become genuinely useful in people's daily lives. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Tessa George Katticaran

Tessa George

Hi, What immediately drew me to this opportunity wasn't just that it's an AI product - it was the challenge of making AI feel genuinely useful in everyday life. Over the last 17+ years, I've helped brands simplify complex ideas and turn them into stories people understand, trust and engage with. I've led creative strategy for Microsoft India, developed the strategic thinking behind major business wins including Canon India and Kellogg's India, and created campaigns, websites, social content, newsletters and product communications across technology, education and financial services. More recently, I've been working with Employability.life, the Indian subsidiary of Federation University Australia, where I mentor students on using Generative AI for content creation, communication and employability. That experience has given me a practical understanding of how people adopt AI, where they struggle, and how thoughtful content can bridge the gap between curiosity and confidence. I enjoy translating product features into everyday value. Rather than talking about technology for its own sake, I like showing how it makes someone's day easier, faster or less stressful. That's especially important for a lifestyle assistant designed for busy professionals and parents, where authenticity matters far more than feature lists. Alongside strategy and writing, I've also been integrating AI into my own creative workflow for research, ideation, scripting, content planning and iteration. I'm comfortable working in fast-moving environments, taking ownership of content calendars, and refining ideas based on performance rather than assumptions. I'd love the opportunity to help shape the voice of a product that has the potential to become genuinely useful in people's daily lives. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Tessa George Katticaran

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Hi,

What immediately drew me to this opportunity wasn’t just that it’s an AI product - it was the challenge of making AI feel genuinely useful in everyday life.

Over the last 17+ years, I’ve helped brands simplify complex ideas and turn them into stories people understand, trust and engage with. I’ve led creative strategy for Microsoft India, developed the strategic thinking behind major business wins including Canon India and Kellogg’s India, and created campaigns, websites, social content, newsletters and product communications across technology, education and financial services.

More recently, I’ve been working with Employability.life, the Indian subsidiary of Federation University Australia, where I mentor students on using Generative AI for content creation, communication and employability. That experience has given me a practical understanding of how people adopt AI, where they struggle, and how thoughtful content can bridge the gap between curiosity and confidence.

I enjoy translating product features into everyday value. Rather than talking about technology for its own sake, I like showing how it makes someone’s day easier, faster or less stressful. That’s especially important for a lifestyle assistant designed for busy professionals and parents, where authenticity matters far more than feature lists.

Alongside strategy and writing, I’ve also been integrating AI into my own creative workflow for research, ideation, scripting, content planning and iteration. I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments, taking ownership of content calendars, and refining ideas based on performance rather than assumptions.

I’d love the opportunity to help shape the voice of a product that has the potential to become genuinely useful in people’s daily lives.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Tessa George Katticaran

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Remote Mentor at Federation University / Education Community
November 1, 2025 - Present
Remote mentor and assess learner cohorts for a Gen AI for Content Creation program delivered to B.Tech students across India; evaluate assignments and projects against professional standards of clarity, structure, creativity, and platform relevance.
Creative Director, Writer, Product Owner at Self-employed / Tessa George Katticaran
June 2, 2021 - January 15, 2026
Own creative direction across high-value client verticals, working directly with senior stakeholders on long-term brand and performance strategy. Led senior client relationships and creative teams across digital, mainline, and integrated mandates; delivered 2 million+ cumulative views across Canon India’s key verticals; translated cultural insight and data into work that delivers clear commercial outcomes.
Associate Creative Director, Product Owner at Wunderman Thompson
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led digital brand ecosystems for global technology brands; worked with Nestlé, Honda, and The Times of India on multi-market accounts; partnered with strategy and performance teams to align creative output with long-term brand and performance objectives.
Senior Copywriter / Associate Creative Director at ThoughtBlur Advertising + OnAds Advertising
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Led creative output across retail, real estate, and FMCG brands; campaigner for Football for World Wide Unity (German NGO, ~5 hrs/week); built B2B and social communication mandates; mentored a team of 5–7 writers to ensure quality, consistency, and strategic rigor across BFSI, global renewable energy, and edtech accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communicative English at Assumption College, Kottayam
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Gen AI for Content Creation program
November 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Consumer Goods