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AAKANKSHA DENDE

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Motivated and dedicated recent graduate with a passion for user interface design and problem-solving, seeking the Co-op Experience Design (XD) position at Ahold Delhaize USA. Eager to leverage my academic background in computer science and UX/UI design, along with my strong desire to learn and collaborate, to contribute to the improvement of customer experiences in e-commerce platforms. Enthusiastic about utilizing my design skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Work History

Junior UX/UI Designer

Unschool
Hyderabad, Telangana
01.2023 - 05.2023

UNSCHOOL Edtech Solutions, Remote
2023-2024

  • Collaborated with a team of senior designers to enhance the user experience of e-commerce platforms, focusing on cart and checkout experiences for both web and mobile applications.
  • Assisted in the creation and refinement of interactive prototypes using Figma and Framer, ensuring smooth and intuitive user flows across various devices.
  • Contributed to the development of a design system, helping ensure consistency in UI components across multiple platforms and applications.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, to gather user feedback and iterate on designs based on real-time data.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing, analyzing user interactions and identifying pain points to optimize the design for better user engagement and improved conversion rates.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies, participating in weekly sprint meetings and working on iterative design improvements based on sprint reviews and feedback.
  • Developed and maintained UI wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design documents to communicate design solutions effectively to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with the data analytics team to integrate data-driven insights into design decisions, ensuring the design was tailored to user needs and behavior.

Key Achievements:

  • Played a key role in improving the checkout flow, resulting in a 15% increase in conversion rate and a 10% decrease in cart abandonment.
  • Contributed to the redesign of the mobile app interface, leading to a 20% improvement in user engagement within the first quarter post-launch.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineer

Vignan Institutions
Hyderabad
08-2023

Skills

  • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, focusing on creating intuitive and functional interfaces I have experience working on web applications and mobile interfaces, ensuring seamless and engaging user experiences
  • Prototyping & Design Tools: Proficient in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Framer, and Webflow to create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes Familiar with Adobe XD for designing and refining UI elements
  • System Analysis & Development: Equipped with knowledge in object-oriented programming (OOP), database management (MySQL/SQLite), and Java development, helping in the technical implementation of UX/UI designs and understanding how systems interact with user interfaces
  • Agile Methodologies: Hands-on experience working in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure iterative development and consistent alignment with user needs and business objectives
  • Data-Driven Design: Ability to analyze data and gather insights to inform design decisions My background in data analysis and experience with tools like Tableau and SQL enables me to leverage analytics to optimize the user journey
  • Design Systems & Version Control: Experience with design systems for consistency in UI elements across platforms, and Git for version control in design and code collaboration

Certification

Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera)

Figma for UX Design (Coursera)

Timeline

Junior UX/UI Designer

Unschool
01.2023 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Robert Morris University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineer

Vignan Institutions

Projects

Junior UX/UI Designer
UNSCHOOL Edtech Solutions, Remote
2023-2024

  • Collaborated with a team of senior designers to enhance the user experience of e-commerce platforms, focusing on cart and checkout experiences for both web and mobile applications.
  • Assisted in the creation and refinement of interactive prototypes using Figma and Framer, ensuring smooth and intuitive user flows across various devices.
  • Contributed to the development of a design system, helping ensure consistency in UI components across multiple platforms and applications.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and developers, to gather user feedback and iterate on designs based on real-time data.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing, analyzing user interactions and identifying pain points to optimize the design for better user engagement and improved conversion rates.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies, participating in weekly sprint meetings and working on iterative design improvements based on sprint reviews and feedback.
  • Developed and maintained UI wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design documents to communicate design solutions effectively to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with the data analytics team to integrate data-driven insights into design decisions, ensuring the design was tailored to user needs and behavior.

Key Achievements:

  • Played a key role in improving the checkout flow, resulting in a 15% increase in conversion rate and a 10% decrease in cart abandonment.
  • Contributed to the redesign of the mobile app interface, leading to a 20% improvement in user engagement within the first quarter post-launch.

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