Hi, I’m Kiran, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience shaping user-centered solutions for enterprise software, government systems, and consumer apps. I specialize in UX strategy, wireframing, prototyping, and user research to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences that drive business outcomes across web and mobile platforms. I thrive in cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and building scalable design systems. My work at IBM and across freelance and product roles has earned recognition for measurable improvements in usability, adoption, and onboarding, and I enjoy turning complex problems into delightful, human-centered products.

Kiran Pushpangadhan

Hi, I’m Kiran, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience shaping user-centered solutions for enterprise software, government systems, and consumer apps. I specialize in UX strategy, wireframing, prototyping, and user research to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences that drive business outcomes across web and mobile platforms. I thrive in cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and building scalable design systems. My work at IBM and across freelance and product roles has earned recognition for measurable improvements in usability, adoption, and onboarding, and I enjoy turning complex problems into delightful, human-centered products.

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Hi, I’m Kiran, a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience shaping user-centered solutions for enterprise software, government systems, and consumer apps. I specialize in UX strategy, wireframing, prototyping, and user research to deliver intuitive, accessible experiences that drive business outcomes across web and mobile platforms.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and building scalable design systems. My work at IBM and across freelance and product roles has earned recognition for measurable improvements in usability, adoption, and onboarding, and I enjoy turning complex problems into delightful, human-centered products.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

Senior UX Designer at IBM
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Led the end-to-end design of AI-driven enterprise solutions, increasing user task efficiency through intuitive interfaces and accessible design across web and mobile. Conducted 60+ usability studies and interviews, translating research insights into actionable design decisions. Introduced motion design principles for transitions and micro-interactions, improving perceived performance and user satisfaction. Usability testing with diverse user groups reduced onboarding time by 40% for new users. Mentored junior designers and contributed to internal design systems used across 5+ products. Recognized with the IBM Quarterly Design Award (2022) for measurable impact on product growth and usability.
Freelance UX Consultant at Freelance/Independent
March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Delivered UX strategy and interaction design for 5+ digital platforms, leading to improved usability and reduced time-to-task by up to 30%. Led user research efforts that increased customer satisfaction scores by 20% for startup clients. Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to launch MVPs in under 8 weeks.
Lead UX Designer at Experion Technologies
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Directed UX for a UK government asset management system managing 15,000+ assets across multiple regions. Enhanced route planning efficiency through optimized workflows and information hierarchy. Created detailed wireframes, prototypes, and UX documentation aligning with product requirements. Served as primary liaison between UK engineering and India design teams; facilitated daily design reviews with stakeholders.
UX Lead at Naico ITS
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Led UX design for AG Monitor (agriculture tech) and Opeeka (mental health platform), integrating data visualization and user-centric dashboards. Increased feature adoption by 60% through user research, A/B testing, and iterative design improvements. Designed interactive controls for diverse demographics including youth and parents, enhancing safety and usability. Advocated for user research practices, embedding them into the agile process across 6 major product lines. Developed scalable design systems and reusable UI components, reducing development time by 20%.
Senior UX Designer at Consono
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Led UX for Dynizer, Consono’s flagship data integration platform, focusing on simplifying complex workflows for enterprise users. Achieved 3x product growth and reduced design-to-production cycles by 40% through reusable design systems. Worked closely with data engineers and PMs to prototype interaction and refine product behavior through user feedback loops. Introduced structured UX documentation and design review rituals that streamlined team collaboration and output.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication at Nehru Arts & Science College – Coimbatore, India
June 1, 2009 - April 1, 2013

Qualifications

Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator – IBM
November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner – IBM
November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Enterprise Design Thinking – Team Essentials for AI – IBM
November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services