A UX & Product Visionary
A UX & Product Visionary with 10+ Years of Experience Helping Enterprise, SME, and Startups Achieve Their Goals.
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Professional Summary
I'm a UX/Product Designer and Product Owner with over 10 years of experience creating accessible, human-centered applications that solve real-world problems.
My experience spans industries like SaaS, Data & Analytics, Logistics, and HCM & Payroll, where I've designed scalable solutions that balance user needs with business goals.
With expertise in optimization modeling, design systems, and data visualization, I excel at crafting seamless experiences that deliver measurable impact, including 6X ARR growth, 30% reduction in processing time, and 25% increase in user satisfaction.
I hold a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce, complemented by a Diploma in Digital Art and Web Designing, providing me with a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and design skills.
6X ARR Growth
Redesigned Daitum's platform
30% Reduction
In payroll processing time
25% Increase
In user satisfaction
Skills & Tools
A comprehensive toolkit for creating exceptional user experiences across various domains
Design Tools
- Figma
- Sketch
- Zeplin
- Protopie
- Storybook
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- MS Suite
Research & Testing
- User Research
- A/B Testing
- Usability Testing
- Google Analytics
- Journey Mapping
- User Personas
- Heuristic Evaluation
Data Visualization
- Tableau
- SQL
- Power BI
- Data Visualization
- Dashboard Design
- Analytics Reporting
Collaboration
- Jira
- Storybook
- Miro
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Agile Methodologies
- SAFe Framework
- Workshop Facilitation
Human Centered Design
Creating accessible, intuitive interfaces focused on real user needs.
User Research
Planning and executing research to understand user behaviors and pain points.
Data Experience Design
Transforming complex data into intuitive visualizations and dashboards.
Design Systems
Building scalable design systems that ensure consistency and efficiency.
Information Architecture
Organizing and structuring content for optimal user experience.
Rapid Prototyping
Quickly testing and validating ideas through efficient prototyping methods.
Usability Testing
Evaluating designs with real users to identify improvements.
Interaction Design
Creating intuitive, engaging user interactions and workflows.
Problem-solving
Identifying and solving complex design challenges with innovative solutions.
Product Management
Translating user needs into successful product strategies that drive business growth.
Data-Driven Strategy
Utilizing analytics to inform product decisions and track performance metrics.
Strategic Planning
Developing outcome-oriented roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working seamlessly with engineering, design, and marketing teams.
Inclusive Design
Creating products accessible to individuals with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Agile Methodologies
Expert in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks for efficient product development.
User Journey Mapping
Visualizing end-to-end experiences to identify opportunities for improvement.
Design Thinking
Applying creative problem-solving approaches to complex user challenges.
Professional Experience
A showcase of my professional journey and the impact I've made across different organizations
DAITUM AI
Data Design and User Experience Designer
February 2023 - August 2024
Transformed an Excel-based optimization tool into a user-friendly web platform, driving significant revenue growth. Built a platform-level base design system supporting multiple business verticals.
Key Achievement: Redesigned Daitum's web optimization platform, driving a 6X ARR growth from $400K to $2M+.
Responsibilities:
- Incorporated Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles through extensive user research
- Created Journey Maps, conducted usability testing, and developed user personas
- Presented research insights to drive data-informed design decisions
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and delivered assets to engineering team
NOMURA Research Institute (NRI)
Senior UX Designer
June 2022 – Dec 2022
Applied Human-Centered Design practices to create dashboards tailored to user workflows, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
Key Achievement: Led UX design initiatives, enhancing stakeholder engagement by 15%. Created interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI for an AU Federal Client.
Responsibilities:
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Stakeholder engagement and Codesign facilitation
- Developed and maintained a scalable design system
Dayforce (Ceridian)
Senior UX Specialist (Payroll & HCM)
March 2020 – June 2022
Developed payroll dashboards and employee analytics tools. Improved overall user experience on Ceridian's platform.
Key Achievement: Reduced payroll processing time by 30% at Ceridian, increasing user adoption by 20%.
Responsibilities:
- Continuous improvement of Ascender's payroll and HR platform experiences
- Experience modification to enable platform consolidation
- Development and management of design system component library
- Design and development of pay run dashboard
Pegasus / Travel Tripper LLC
Senior Product Designer (Booking Engine)
July 2016- March 2020
Continuously improved digital hotel product (Reztrip), leading to a 25% increase in user satisfaction. Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and improve product features.
Key Achievement: Boosted user satisfaction by 25% through continuous improvement of Pegasus' Reztrip product.
Responsibilities:
- Continuous improvement of digital hotel product experiences
- Redesign of admin experiences
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement
BlackBuck
Lead UX Designer
January 2016 – July 2016
Led UX design initiatives for an online trucking management platform, focusing on user-centered design principles.
Key Achievement: Designed and developed a comprehensive online trucking management platform.
Responsibilities:
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative user research
- Led design, development and continuous improvement of online trucking management platform
- Coached and mentored junior members of the project team
Enterprise Signal Inc.
UI/UX Designer – Product Development
September 2012 – December 2015
Designed and continuously improved a cloud-based industry-focused field service and asset management platform.
Key Achievement: Created an intuitive and efficient platform for field service and asset management.
Responsibilities:
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative user research
- Led design, development and continuous improvement of cloud-based industry-focused field service and asset management platform
3K IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
UI Engineer / Web Designer
March 2009 – September 2012
Designed responsive web applications for various clients, focusing on user experience and visual design.
Key Achievement: Created intuitive and visually appealing web designs for multiple client projects.
Responsibilities:
- Developed responsive web application designs
- Created wireframes and prototypes for client approval
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure design implementation
Key Achievements
Measurable impacts I've delivered throughout my professional journey
"Redesigned Daitum's web optimization platform, driving a 6X ARR growth from $400K to $2M+."
Transformed an Excel-based optimization tool into a user-friendly web platform with modern UI/UX. Established a platform-level base design system to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across multiple business verticals.
DAITUM AI
"Reduced payroll processing time by 30% at Ceridian, increasing user adoption by 20%."
Developed comprehensive payroll dashboards and sophisticated employee analytics tools that streamlined complex processes. Led the development and management of the design system component library, ensuring consistency in UI elements and promoting efficiency.
Dayforce (Ceridian)
"Boosted user satisfaction by 25% through continuous improvement of Pegasus' Reztrip product."
Led the redesign of digital hotel booking experiences, focusing on user-centered improvements. Actively engaged with both internal and external stakeholders to gather valuable feedback for product improvements.
Pegasus / Travel Tripper LLC
"Enhanced stakeholder engagement by 15% at NOMURA Research Institute through effective UX design initiatives."
Applied Human-Centered Design practices to create interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI for an AU Federal Client. Facilitated productive codesign sessions with federal stakeholders to ensure the final product met their specific needs.
NOMURA Research Institute
Let's Connect
Have a project in mind or want to discuss potential collaborations? I'd love to hear from you.
Naveen Nagulapalli
UX Design & Product Visionary
Current: Data Design and User Experience Designer at DAITUM AI
Experience: Senior UX Designer at NOMURA Research Institute, Senior UX Specialist at Dayforce (Ceridian)
Skills: UX Design, Product Design, Data Visualization, Design Systems, User Research
Let's work together
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas or opportunities to be part of your vision.
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