I am a UX design consultant with a solid foundation in interaction design, human-centered thinking, and agile environments. I have experience working across consulting, startups, and corporate teams, and I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skill sets. I am passionate about technology, creating impactful digital experiences, and actively engaging with the product development lifecycle. I am open to roles focused on UX as well as broader IT positions that make a real-world impact.

Thinushka Gajanayake

I am a UX design consultant with a solid foundation in interaction design, human-centered thinking, and agile environments. I have experience working across consulting, startups, and corporate teams, and I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skill sets. I am passionate about technology, creating impactful digital experiences, and actively engaging with the product development lifecycle. I am open to roles focused on UX as well as broader IT positions that make a real-world impact.

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I am a UX design consultant with a solid foundation in interaction design, human-centered thinking, and agile environments. I have experience working across consulting, startups, and corporate teams, and I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skill sets. I am passionate about technology, creating impactful digital experiences, and actively engaging with the product development lifecycle. I am open to roles focused on UX as well as broader IT positions that make a real-world impact.

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Work Experience

UX Design Consultant at Knia Maps
February 1, 2025 - Present
Conducted user research to gain customer insights and iterated on designs which reduced usability issues by 34%. Created and maintained a design system with over 220 components and 140 icons, improving efficiency and consistency across web and mobile development. Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 5+ developers to translate design concepts into viable solutions, providing detailed specifications and assets for smooth app and website integration.
UX Design Volunteer at Knia Maps
February 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Designed inclusive user interfaces following WCAG 2.2 guidelines for diverse users. Maintained and organized over 200 design assets and libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across web and mobile platforms.
Product Design Intern at Evaheld
June 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Led initiatives within a fast-paced startup environment to produce responsive website designs for mobile and desktop. Collaborated with developers to ensure adherence to design standards within three months. Created brand identity for a new product venture and conducted research and competitive analysis. Managed design systems and content libraries with over 100 files, developing prototypes and proposing branding guidelines.
Intern Network Engineer at Ericsson
February 1, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Selected for Ericsson Technology Scholarship for UTS, primarily working as a network engineer for the L2 support team. Proposed improvements for microservices deployment on Azure DevOps resulting in 25% reduction in CPU usage and enhanced developer efficiency. Operated company automation software to reduce manual form completion and prevent human error.
Customer Services Team Member at Coles
August 1, 2020 - August 14, 2025
Met customer expectations and maintained store hygiene. Operated collaboratively with a team to manage customer demands effectively.

Education

B.S. Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice at University of Technology Sydney
March 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Coursework in Computing Science, Interaction Design Major at University of Technology Sydney
March 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
June 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Telecommunications

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