My Work Experience
Professional Journey
2020 - Present
Head of Design, India
Microsoft Security
Hyderabad, India
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Setup UX Organization in India for a $20B Microsoft Security Business.
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Managed 24 member team with 4 managers,16 designers, 2 researchers
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Overseeing 10+ products
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Shipped the first Consumer app for Microsoft Security
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reached 2 M monthly users and 4+ ratings in app store
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15+ Hackathon projects 3 global awards
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75% team thriving score for 4 years
2015-2020
Director of Design, Product & Services
Pramati Technologies
Hyderabad, India
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Grew Wavemaker's client base from 0-20+ in 3 years.
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Listed as top 10 RAD platform by Forrester
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Founded Imaginea Design Labs, managed 30 Designers ,5 M revenue, 10+ Global brands.
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Managed sales, digital marketing, and P&L
2013-2020
Founder/CXM/CMO
Nabanno, A speciality Cuisine Restaurant
Hyderabad, India
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Won prestigious Times Food Award for 5 consecutive years
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Consistent 4.5 ratings on Zomato and Swiggy for 7 years
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5000+ social media followers
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Featured in BBC GOOD FOOD as top 10 Indian Speciality restaurants
2011-2013
Head of Design & Product Management
Logitech
Chennai, India
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Shipped world's first touch screen universal remote
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Managed 15 member team across India and San Fransisco
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Top selling remote in Amazon and Best Buy for 2 years
2011-2012
Design Lead, Philips Smart Home
Philips Design
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Leading the Design experience for first generation of Philips Smart TV and Home Theatre System
Singapore
2003-2010
Convergys, IBM, Emids
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Learning Experience/LMS ( Convergys)
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HealthCare Systems ( Emids)
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Enterprise software ( IBM)
Design Lead, Manager, Senior Manager
Multiple Locations
Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts English
Studied English literature in my graduation
University of Calcutta
1997 - 99
Masters in English Literature
Dropped out during final year
University of Calcutta
Professional Skillset
Design Leadership
Product Strategy
Building and scaling teams
Managing Budget & Revenue
AI & innovation
Entrepreneurship