Hi, I’m Rasheed Mirza. I'm a Product Designer and UX Systems Architect who bridges design, engineering, and infrastructure to ship user-centered platforms. I build scalable design systems, ML-powered dashboards, and accessibility-first interfaces that turn complex workflows into intuitive experiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy accelerating design-to-dev handoffs while reducing defects through data-driven iteration. Hi, outside of work I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new interaction patterns, and designing for culturally sensitive experiences. I’m passionate about improving usability, crafting clear information architectures, and creating tools that empower users and organizations to achieve their goals.

Rasheed Mirza

Hi, I’m Rasheed Mirza. I'm a Product Designer and UX Systems Architect who bridges design, engineering, and infrastructure to ship user-centered platforms. I build scalable design systems, ML-powered dashboards, and accessibility-first interfaces that turn complex workflows into intuitive experiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy accelerating design-to-dev handoffs while reducing defects through data-driven iteration. Hi, outside of work I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new interaction patterns, and designing for culturally sensitive experiences. I’m passionate about improving usability, crafting clear information architectures, and creating tools that empower users and organizations to achieve their goals.

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Hi, I’m Rasheed Mirza. I’m a Product Designer and UX Systems Architect who bridges design, engineering, and infrastructure to ship user-centered platforms. I build scalable design systems, ML-powered dashboards, and accessibility-first interfaces that turn complex workflows into intuitive experiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy accelerating design-to-dev handoffs while reducing defects through data-driven iteration.

Hi, outside of work I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new interaction patterns, and designing for culturally sensitive experiences. I’m passionate about improving usability, crafting clear information architectures, and creating tools that empower users and organizations to achieve their goals.

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Work Experience

Product Designer and UX Systems Architect at Red Lantern Studios (RLS)
January 2, 2025 - Present
Architected design systems across the RLS product ecosystem, improving design-to-dev efficiency. Built component libraries, design tokens, and accessibility guidelines used across multiple platforms, reducing UI defects. Designed authentic Hadith Safe Context Framework to ensure culturally sensitive, accurate content delivery for 50,000+ users. Created information architecture for multi-stage learning paths and situational guidance flows, improving comprehension and navigation clarity. Partnered with engineering to convert design systems into reusable UI libraries, cutting rework by 25%. Conducted UX research and usability testing to establish safety and clarity standards for spiritual and educational features.
Freelance UI/UX Designer at Red Lantern Studio
October 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and shipped websites and mobile applications for startups, non-profits, and small businesses.
IT Specialist at Fluxergy
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Automated workflows using PowerApps, SharePoint, and Power Automate; built dashboards; improved reporting accuracy by 30–60%.
Web Development Lead at Te Los House (Contract)
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Led a 6-person engineering team to deliver a production-ready platform in under 3 weeks with zero downtime.
Machine Learning Engineer at Integrated Medical Sensors
May 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Designed interfaces and visualizations for ML-enabled clinical tools; built HIPAA-compliant data pipelines and APIs; collaborated with clinicians to iterate dashboards.

Education

B.S. in Cognitive Science - Specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation at University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services