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Shaped by solving messy problems — I bring clarity, craft, and cross-functional momentum.

From Ambiguity to Impact

I don’t just take briefs, I help shape the ask. In H2O, an open-ended need turned into a unified platform that saved $20M/year and aligned 10+ BUs around measurable success.

Calm in the Middle of Chaos

VCF Security was built in 6 months under M&A conditions, across 3 security domains, shifting requirements, and stakeholder flux. I led the design to launch — fast, focused, and user-backed (6.33+/6 early rating).

Cross-Functional by Default

Design is rarely solo. Through org-wide workshops and a talk at VMware’s design conference, I’ve helped bridge product, engineering, and design — keeping decisions grounded in shared clarity.

Process That Bends to the Problem

No fixed playbook — I adapt my methods to fit context, not the other way around. From information architecture to blueprinting, each project shaped its own path to measurable outcomes.

Why

Me?

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About Me

I design with intent and just enough persistence to make it right.

Over the last decade, I’ve shaped tools that help teams move faster, feel informed, and trust what they’re using. My work blends craft with context — always rooted in how people think, feel, and work.

I ask questions, chase clarity, and believe the best designs quietly do their job without fuss.

Awards & Recognition

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Co-authored patent for auto-disposable syringe

Recognized for innovation in medical device design

Finalist – FastCo Innovation by Design (2018)

Work featured for breakthrough thinking in design

NNG Best Intranet Award (2021)

Recognized for UX excellence at enterprise scale

Design Leadership & Soft Skills

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Led cross-functional workshops

Facilitated 4+ sessions with 30+ attendees for design thinking and innovation

Mentored 3+ designers in BU

Helped scale design team from 2 to 7 with hands-on coaching

Spoke at Shape Design Conference

Shared approach on better cross-functional collaboration at VMware’s internal conf

Business Impact Highlights

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Reduced support tickets by 38%

Improved UX in intranet and self-service flows used by 30K+ employees

Cut provisioning from 3 months → 5 days

Streamlined workflows and lifecycle for faster infra delivery

Saved $20M/year in cloud spend

Designed platform strategy that reclaimed underutilized infrastructure

Community & Outreach

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Volunteer art educator for school kids

Teach creative thinking with brain-based learning techniques

Led origami workshop at NIFT, Kharghar

Explored design through folding in fashion and spatial design

Taught at Symbiosis Design School

Ran “Paper as Design Medium” session on material thinking

When I’m Not Designing

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Strings Attached

Playing in a band keeps me grounded in rhythm, collaboration,
and knowing when to improvise.

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Color Outside Work

Painting is where I pause the structure, explore emotion, and
let ideas blur a little.

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Folds and Focus

Origami taught me patience and precision—two skills I bring
into every design system.

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Built by Hand

Sculpting in metal, clay, or wood reminds me that design, like
form, is shaped by resistance.

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