I architect product experiences, automate workflows, and own the results, thriving in the intersection of strategy and execution. My expertise spans user research, scalable design systems, and data-driven design, consistently delivering elegant, accessible, and impactful solutions from complex needs.

Kalyan Chandana

I architect product experiences, automate workflows, and own the results, thriving in the intersection of strategy and execution. My expertise spans user research, scalable design systems, and data-driven design, consistently delivering elegant, accessible, and impactful solutions from complex needs.

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I architect product experiences, automate workflows, and own the results, thriving in the intersection of strategy and execution.

My expertise spans user research, scalable design systems, and data-driven design, consistently delivering elegant, accessible, and impactful solutions from complex needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Cubex IT Inc., FL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to a 594% increase in website traffic through UX improvements that reduced bounce rate by 87% and increased session duration by 27%. Architected and launched a comprehensive, scalable design system in Figma, significantly boosting team design efficiency and reducing development time by 40%. Conducted in-depth heuristic evaluations and competitive benchmarking to identify critical UX improvement areas. Implemented end-to-end CRM for clients using Service Design principles. Developed detailed user personas and empathy maps to champion a user-centered approach across all projects. Collaborated closely with marketing and CRM teams on change management and service design initiatives.
Design Lead at Omni Healing
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Successfully led a high-priority design project with bi-weekly Agile sprints, achieving 100% on-time delivery, shipping 10 critical user flows on aggressive timelines with zero delays. Reduced average user task time by 25% through intuitive interface redesigns and workflow optimization. Maintained WCAG 2.1 compliance across all touchpoints ensuring accessibility. Constructed and meticulously maintained a robust Figma design system with over forty reusable components.
Product Designer / Graduate Assistant at University of Maryland - College Park
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Led extensive user research including 30+ user interviews, 12 Subject Matter Expert interviews, 20+ cognitive walkthroughs, 10 heuristic reviews, and 20+ usability testing sessions for Terp GIS. Built a comprehensive design system with 50+ reusable components. Enhanced task success rate by 31% in usability tests through iterative design refinements. Took end-to-end responsibility for product roadmap and stakeholder alignment. Consultancy work included leading design research and UX improvements.
Design Lead at Renaura Wellness Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Redesigned e-commerce platform resulting in 17x sales growth through improved product discovery, simplified checkout, and enhanced mobile experience. Led and mentored a data-driven team of three designers while handling product strategy and technical implementation. Increased customer retention by 16% through features driven by direct user feedback. Reduced overall information architecture complexity to cut user task time by over 20%. Pioneered the use of A/B testing to validate checkout flow hypotheses.
UI/UX Designer / Sr. Consultant at Infosys (Client: Apple)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Increased operational efficiency by 7x for 7,000+ global retail staff by designing a highly intuitive automation tool integrating SAP data, eliminating 80% of manual data entry and retrieval time. Designed secure and WCAG-compliant web interfaces enabling global accessibility. Met Apple’s stringent internal security and privacy standards for enterprise-level software projects. Reduced project rework and churn by 35% through clear documentation and validated designs. Mentored two junior designers and implemented scalable design best practices across multiple teams. Designed for 10,000+ global users across different time zones and languages.

Education

Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction at University of Maryland, College Park
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Production and Industrial Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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