I am a UX/UI designer with a unique background in biotechnology and management, integrating analytical skills and empathy to create intuitive digital experiences. My transition from biotechnology and management to UX/UI design has sharpened my analytical, research mindset, and project management skills, helping me understand user needs and deliver outcomes that align with a company's mission.

Akanksha Pandey

I am a UX/UI designer with a unique background in biotechnology and management, integrating analytical skills and empathy to create intuitive digital experiences. My transition from biotechnology and management to UX/UI design has sharpened my analytical, research mindset, and project management skills, helping me understand user needs and deliver outcomes that align with a company's mission.

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I am a UX/UI designer with a unique background in biotechnology and management, integrating analytical skills and empathy to create intuitive digital experiences.
My transition from biotechnology and management to UX/UI design has sharpened my analytical, research mindset, and project management skills, helping me understand user needs and deliver outcomes that align with a company’s mission.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

UX Designer at Sub Control
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Developed a user-centric subscription management app; streamlined add/track/manage subscriptions; created intuitive UI, prototypes, and flows; focused on onboarding and retention.
UX/UI Designer at House 2 Home
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led a design sprint to optimize a desktop home decor app; created user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes; collaborated with stakeholders to align with brand and user needs; delivered a user-centric redesign.
UX/UI Designer at Beauty - E-commerce Mobile App
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Created a dynamic online beauty platform merging e-commerce with user-generated content; led design sprint; developed intuitive flows, wireframes, and prototypes; improved usability and engagement; collaborated with product and engineering teams to align experience with business goals.
UI/UX Designer - Internship at Innovation Connect (Inn LLC)
July 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
Redesigned the main webpage for ArtN Buff; conducted information architecture and interaction design to improve usability; collaborated with stakeholders to implement changes.
HR Recruiter at Finstem Group
July 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
Developed and maintained talent pipelines, identified sourcing channels, collaborated with hiring managers, and managed the recruitment process including screening and interviewing candidates.
UX/UI Designer (Intern) at Innovation Connect (InnCLLC)
July 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
Assisted with website homepage redesign for Art N Buff; collaborated with a small team, updated theme, and enhanced sections such as blog, community, marketplace, and footer to improve navigation and engagement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology (Hons) at Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences
July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Master's Degree in Agribusiness Management at Banaras Hindu University
July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016
UX/UI Design Certification (9-month intensive) at UI/UX Design Training for Beauty & E-commerce Mobile Apps
April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Master’s Degree in Agribusiness Management at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology (Hons) at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad, India
July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
UX/UI Designer Certification for Beauty E-commerce Mobile App at Beauty - E-commerce Mobile App
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Certification (9-month intensive)
April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
UX/UI Design Certification
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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