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Thinushka Gajanayake

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I am a UX design consultant with a solid foundation in interaction design, human-centered thinking, and agile environments.

About

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.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 5 roles

UX Design Volunteer · Knia MapsFeb 2025 – Aug 2025 · 7 mos

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.

UX Design Consultant · Knia MapsFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

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.

Product Design Intern · EvaheldJun 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

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 · EricssonFeb 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Customer Services Team Member · ColesAug 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

B.S. Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice · University of Technology Sydney2020 – 2023
Coursework in Computing Science, Interaction Design Major · University of Technology Sydney2018 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Google UX Design Certificate2024 – 2025

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