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Vamshi krishna - UI/UX Designer

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Location: Exton, Pennsylvania, USA

Relocation: OPEN

Visa: H1B

Vamshi Krishna katta +1 516 926 0221 Sr.UX Design Specialist Exton, PA, United States Professional Statement Accomplished UX Designer Specialist with 9+ years of experience in user/human-centered design and research-driven innovation. Known for a strategic approach to overcoming complex challenges and a commitment to enhancing user experiences through design. Excels in applying detailed research and design methodologies to create impactful solutions. Highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects efficiently. Seeking to contribute as a UX HCD Specialist within a progressive team, leveraging a passion for design excellence and user-centric principles to drive success. Professional Skills Research & Analysis: User Research, Design Research, Competitive Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Interview Techniques, User Interviews, Personas Creation, Journey Mapping, Empathy Mapping. UX/UI Design: UX Designing, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Design, Prototypes, Wireframes, Design System. User Testing & Validation: A/B Testing, Usability Testing, User Feedback Collection. Accessibility & Compliance: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 compliance for creating universally accessible digital products Product Design: Expert in the full product design lifecycle, from ideation to launch, with a focus on creating user-centered designs that meet business goals. Proficient in prototyping, testing, and delivering compelling products. Visual Communication: Typography, Icons, Data Visualization, Visual Designing, Illustration. Agile & Lean UX: Agile and Lean UX methodologies, rapid iteration cycles. Technical Skills: Basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript knowledge Design and Research Tools: Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe XD, In Vision, Balsamiq, Axure RP, Miro, Mural, User Testing. Education Masters: Jan 2016 - September 2017 California University of Management and Sciences* Fairfax* VA Hobbies & Interest Being a Designer I am also highly skilled at Research* Photography* Cinematographer* Film Direction* Painting Working Experience 1 Role: Sr. User Experience Design and Research Specialist Client: CMS Federal-Index Analytics, Baltimore, MD April 2023 - Present Accomplishments Pioneered the application of advanced Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles across multiple CMS healthcare model projects, significantly enhancing usability and accessibility while establishing new benchmarks for excellence in federal healthcare interface. Designed responsive low and high-fidelity wireframes, ensuring alignment with user needs and project objectives, using Figma and Sketch for dynamic visual and interactive design solutions. Led the strategic redesign of CMS.Gov project sites, markedly improving information architecture and UX/UI design for modernization, utilizing Figma to enhance accessibility, user engagement, and performance. Orchestrated collaborative design sessions with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging Miro for effective brainstorming and project planning, ensuring alignment with federal regulations. Developed detailed personas and user journey maps to understand and empathize with user needs, behaviors, and pain points, driving user-centric design solutions and utilized Figma and Miro to facilitate these processes, enhancing team collaboration. Established design systems in Figma, ensuring consistent branding across all digital platforms, thereby enhancing visual coherence and user experience. Ensured all design solutions complied with Section 508 accessibility standards. Spearheaded the Salesforce UI/UX redesign project, enhancing user engagement and platform efficiency, utilizing Sketch and Figma for high-fidelity mockups and prototypes. Led Human-Centered Design (HCD) training and knowledge sharing sessions, raising team capabilities and encouraging the adoption of best practices in UX strategy, with practical sessions in Figma and Sketch for hands-on learning. Working Experience 2 Role: HCD Specialist Client: CMS Federal - Scope InfoTech, Columbia, MD April 2021 - March 2023 Accomplishments: Spearheaded the development of CMS Design Systems (e.g., CMS-SharePoint, SERVIS, and SMIGG), ensuring design consistency and upholding UX best practices. Led workshops with CMS stakeholders and product owners to align project objectives with user needs, enhancing project communication and expedited delivery. Created high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Sketch, Figma, and Miro, integrating product strategy with user insights to develop intuitive user interfaces. Introduced productivity tools and established a comprehensive style guide, boosting design team efficiency and ensuring visual consistency. Pioneered remote UX research initiatives, employing Figma and Miro to enhance collaboration and productivity among the R&D team in a remote work environment. Conducted workshops to identify user problems and develop solutions, using agile methodologies and design thinking to ensure project success. Advocated for and implemented Human-centric design methodologies, achieving a 25% increase in user satisfaction across federal projects. Designed a Salesforce-specific Design System, streamlining UX/UI processes for federal projects and improving user experience with consistent interfaces. Applied Human-Centered Design principles collaboratively with analysts and developers, prioritizing user needs in the development process. Excelled in engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback, iteratively refining and optimizing design solutions to meet both user needs and business objectives effectively. Provided precise development timelines and resource estimates, optimizing project planning and execution with agile project management practices. Working Experience 3 Role: Sr. UX Designer and Researcher Client: CMS Federal- NewWave June 2020- April 2021 Accomplishments: Led UI design initiatives for federal healthcare models under the CMS IDOS contract (e.g., KCC, DC, ET3, PCF dashboards), significantly boosting user engagement and clarity. Demonstrated expertise in healthcare informatics and digital transformation. Employed design thinking methodologies to develop and refine user journey workflows, substantially enhancing UX/UI efficiency and user satisfaction. Showcased strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Mastered visual design elements (layout, typography, color theory) to produce aesthetically appealing, user-centric interfaces. Proven capability in brand development and visual storytelling. Conducted in-depth user research, including persona development, journey mapping, and user flow analysis, informing data-driven design decisions and personalized user experiences. Utilized Sketch, Figma, and In Vision for advanced UX mockups and prototype creation, effectively illustrating site functionality and design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in digital prototyping and interaction design. Generated high-fidelity wireframes in Figma, incorporating reusable components to enhance design consistency and team collaboration. Excelled in cross-functional team leadership and agile project management. Ensured all designs met Section 508 accessibility standards, integrating WCAG guidelines for universal access. Emphasized commitment to inclusivity and legal compliance in digital product design. Collaborated with product owners and UX researchers to create intuitive visualizations from complex data, improving decision-making and user engagement through effective visual communication. Advanced agile methodologies to boost team productivity and project success. Demonstrated leadership in facilitating iterative project cycles and enhancing team dynamics. Working Experience 4 Role: Sr. UX Designer and Researcher Client: Comcast, West Chester, PA October 2018 - June 2020 Accomplishments: Designed interfaces for mac OS, Windows, and mobile using Figma, In Vision, Adobe XD, integrating HTML5, CSS3, Angular, Bootstrap, and Materialize CSS for design-development synergy. Led user research for Xfinity products with surveys, interviews, usability testing, collaborating with marketing and product teams to align with user needs and brand goals. Crafted Security Dashboard visualizations and developed wireframes, prototypes, and UI mockups in In Vision and Sketch to enhance decision-making and project alignment. Developed optimized data visualizations for Security Dashboards, significantly improving user data interpretation and strategic decision-making capabilities. Produced wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI mockups (low and high fidelity) with InVision and Sketch, focusing on project alignment and user engagement goals. Committed to web accessibility, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards. Actively contributed to SCRUM meetings and sprint reviews, highlighting a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Utilized Lucid charts for effective visual communication, crafting flowcharts, diagrams, UML sketches, and comprehensive Information Architecture (IA), enhancing clarity and project visualization. Conducted thorough competitive analysis to benchmark Xfinity design solutions against industry standards, identifying unique opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Excelled in stakeholder management, incorporating feedback into design iterations to meet and exceed project expectations. Streamlined the transition of designs to development, ensuring high fidelity implementation and functional accuracy. Working Experience 5 Role: UI/UX Designer Client: Penfed Credit Union Bank, Tysons Corner, VA Feb 2018 - October 2023 Accomplishments: Spearheaded the design of premium online savings account user flows and wireframes, focusing on accessibility with Axure for annotated wireframes and interactive prototypes. Crafted visual screens in In Vision, enabling precise inspection for streamlined development workflows. Contributed to the end-to-end design process, from analysis to development of banking application interfaces. Utilized Sketch and In Vision to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups, clearly communicating design concepts and enhancing user experience across apps and desktops. Developed UX patterns tailored to banking applications, prioritizing secure interactions and intuitive navigation to bolster user engagement and trust. Worked alongside the design director to devise and implement design strategies, enhancing the user experience of banking platforms through UI elements optimized for web and mobile apps. Reviewed technical and business issues, proposing innovative solutions to improve system performance and user satisfaction. Conceptualized and executed user interface designs for web and mobile applications, ensuring cohesiveness and intuitive user navigation. Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing, gathering valuable insights to inform data-driven design improvements. Fostered collaboration with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, iterating on design solutions and driving the successful launch of new features and enhancements. Working Experience 6 Role: Visual Designer Client: Think Design, Hyd, INDIA March 2013 - Nov 2015 Accomplishments: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute visually stunning designs for a wide range of digital products, including websites, mobile apps, and responsive designs. Translated conceptual ideas into visually compelling designs, paying meticulous attention to detail and ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and design standards. Analyzing the human-computer interaction (HCI) aspects to ensure that designs are intuitive and foster easy user engagement. Utilizing grid systems and structured design approaches to create user-centered designs that align with business objectives. Creating detailed layouts and wireframes for digital interfaces, demonstrating how applications appear and function on screen devices. Employed advanced design techniques to create captivating user interfaces and experiences, incorporating elements such as color, typography, imagery, and layout to enhance visual appeal and usability. Actively participated in design critiques and feedback sessions, seeking and providing constructive criticism to iterate and improve design solutions iteratively. Producing a full suite of design deliverables, from conceptual wireframes to detailed visual specifications, using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Sketch, fully embodying the essence of a Visual Designer. Keywords: user interface user experience access management rlang Iowa Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia