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Sanjana Gorthi

Princeton,NJ

Summary

UX/Product Designer with expertise in user research, interaction design, and usability testing. Proven ability to convert psychological insights into effective design solutions that improve user experience and drive business success. Skilled in design thinking, wireframing, and cross-functional collaboration to create innovative digital products.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Engagement Associate

OptiBrand Rx
Montclair, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed and delivered client-facing decks using principles of visual hierarchy, typography, and storytelling to improve stakeholder engagement.
  • Synthesized consumer insights and competitive analysis into actionable brand planning strategies, aligning with user-centered design principles.
  • Collaborated with global teams to integrate research findings into better brand decisions.

Client Services Intern

Interactive Brokers
Greenwich, CT
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Streamlined onboarding workflows by identifying friction points, reducing completion time, and improving user satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer pain points through human-centered problem-solving, achieving a high first-call resolution rate.
  • Troubleshot IBKR's "Trader Workstation" platform usability issues and suggested UI improvements to minimize downtime.

Volunteer

Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Supported service design improvements by assisting patients with clear, timely communication.
  • Increased operational efficiency through workflow support and information management.

Education

M.B.S. - Computer and Information Sciences; User Experience Design concentration

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
12-2026

B.S. - Psychology; Minor: Computer Science

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Somers High School
Lincolndale
06.2020

Skills

  • Figma and MS Suite
  • JIRA and Confluence
  • Prototyping and wireframing
  • User research and journey mapping
  • Usability testing and interaction design
  • Information architecture and responsive design
  • Design thinking and problem-solving
  • Visual storytelling and stakeholder communication
  • Brand strategy and team collaboration
  • Leadership and time management

Certifications/Coursework

Designlab - UX Academy Bootcamp, 09/24 - 06/25

  • User Research, Ideation, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing

Designlab - Foundations of UX, 07/24 - 09/24 

  • Design Principles, Typography, Composition, Usability, Responsive Design

Languages

Telugu
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Brand Engagement Associate

OptiBrand Rx
10.2024 - Current

Client Services Intern

Interactive Brokers
06.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Northern Westchester Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2019

M.B.S. - Computer and Information Sciences; User Experience Design concentration

Rutgers University

B.S. - Psychology; Minor: Computer Science

Rutgers University

High School Diploma -

Somers High School