Top Talent like Nishka are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Nishka Laungani

User Researcher • Product Designer • Product Marketing Manager • Los Angeles, CA, US
Google Analyics
R
Matlab
Python
C++
Adobe Acrobat
UX Copywriting
UX research
Product Strategy
UX Strategy
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
User Experience Design Intern at Evoke
I am currently in my fourth year at the University of California, Los Angeles, studying Cognitive Science. Emerged in a degree heavily focused on human psychology; I am passionate about leveraging user research to hone in on the subconscious behaviours of users and successfully engage target audiences. Evident throughout my work, I am someone who values the creation of universal, inclusive design. Being of Indian descent, growing up in Hong Kong, attending a British School and now going to university in the United States; I am driven to use my diverse upbringing to work in multi-disciplinary teams and think outside of the box. Able and willing to fully dedicate myself to my interests and work, I am an analytical learner who can quickly p

Work History

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User Experience Design Intern

EvokeJun 2023 - Jul 2023 • 2 mos- Evaluated best practices to create wireframes for apps, websites, and patient tracking portals for large pharmaceutical clients, sculpting content to best engage the target audience and meet user goals - Presented wireframes alongside my team in internal reviews and creative reviews, applying feedback to following design iterations and improving client satisfaction - Directed a research project on the benefits of including a featured content section on website to provide a recommendation to client, improving overall user conversion rate - Led the UX side of a project that aims to decrease the barriers of accessing mental health care for 18-25 year olds through the implementation of an onboarding questionnaire, using artificial intelligence to provide users with personalised resources
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User Experience Designer

UCLA Graduate Student Resource CenterSep 2022 - Jul 2023 • 11 mos- Developed low fidelity prototypes and wireframes on Figma for several subpages, making the GSRC website more interactive and user-friendly, increasing website traffic by 2.4% so far - Performed statistical modelling and research through the use of Google Analytics, using this research to create updated, more inclusive web designs that target overlooked ethnic, gender and social groups - Led cross-departmental meetings to understand business and developmental constraints of website design
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Trust and AI Technologies (Software Engineering) Intern

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research InstituteJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos- Conducted user interviews to identify pain points that will aid in improving sensory experience in virtual reality and the metaverse - Led weekly project meetings with my team of 20 senior engineers, simultaneously testing and redefining datasets to increase model accuracy by 3.6% - Analysed endoscopy videos, built deep learning convolutional neural network models using Python and OpenCV
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Biomedical Research Intern

HKUMed The University of Hong KongJul 2019 - Aug 2019 • 2 mos- Coordinated a research subject schedule for 650 test mice in compliance with animal research ethical protocol, safeguarding against potential legal action - Determined cause of unexpected lab results by identifying and resolving equipment problems, leading to a 2.9% increase in the accuracy of blood type PCR results - Presented research findings on skeletal degenerative disorders that the Dean of the Biomedical School included in a pitch to increase project funding
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Psychology Intern

Central Health Medical Practice Hong KongAug 2018 - Apr 2019 • 9 mos- Organised case studies of over 5000 prior patients by creating a spreadsheet system, allowing for easier retrieval of treatment plans - Implemented a social media campaign to promote mental health awareness in a local high school, improving student self confidence by 14% as per a survey conducted before and after the 3 month campaign - Assessed case data for a patient with anorexia and prepared a report outlining findings and potential treatment options

Education

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UCLA

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science2020 - 2024
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International Baccalaureate

2018 - 2020
W

West Island School

iGCSE, International Baccalaureate2013 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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User Experience Design Intern at Evoke
I am currently in my fourth year at the University of California, Los Angeles, studying Cognitive Science. Emerged in a degree heavily focused on human psychology; I am passionate about leveraging user research to hone in on the subconscious behaviours of users and successfully engage target audiences. Evident throughout my work, I am someone who values the creation of universal, inclusive design. Being of Indian descent, growing up in Hong Kong, attending a British School and now going to university in the United States; I am driven to use my diverse upbringing to work in multi-disciplinary teams and think outside of the box. Able and willing to fully dedicate myself to my interests and work, I am an analytical learner who can quickly p

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Nishka are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Nishka Laungani

User Researcher • Product Designer • Product Marketing Manager • Los Angeles, CA, US
Google Analyics
R
Matlab
Python
C++
Adobe Acrobat
UX Copywriting
UX research
Product Strategy
UX Strategy
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

E

User Experience Design Intern

EvokeJun 2023 - Jul 2023 • 2 mos- Evaluated best practices to create wireframes for apps, websites, and patient tracking portals for large pharmaceutical clients, sculpting content to best engage the target audience and meet user goals - Presented wireframes alongside my team in internal reviews and creative reviews, applying feedback to following design iterations and improving client satisfaction - Directed a research project on the benefits of including a featured content section on website to provide a recommendation to client, improving overall user conversion rate - Led the UX side of a project that aims to decrease the barriers of accessing mental health care for 18-25 year olds through the implementation of an onboarding questionnaire, using artificial intelligence to provide users with personalised resources
U

User Experience Designer

UCLA Graduate Student Resource CenterSep 2022 - Jul 2023 • 11 mos- Developed low fidelity prototypes and wireframes on Figma for several subpages, making the GSRC website more interactive and user-friendly, increasing website traffic by 2.4% so far - Performed statistical modelling and research through the use of Google Analytics, using this research to create updated, more inclusive web designs that target overlooked ethnic, gender and social groups - Led cross-departmental meetings to understand business and developmental constraints of website design
A

Trust and AI Technologies (Software Engineering) Intern

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research InstituteJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos- Conducted user interviews to identify pain points that will aid in improving sensory experience in virtual reality and the metaverse - Led weekly project meetings with my team of 20 senior engineers, simultaneously testing and redefining datasets to increase model accuracy by 3.6% - Analysed endoscopy videos, built deep learning convolutional neural network models using Python and OpenCV
H

Biomedical Research Intern

HKUMed The University of Hong KongJul 2019 - Aug 2019 • 2 mos- Coordinated a research subject schedule for 650 test mice in compliance with animal research ethical protocol, safeguarding against potential legal action - Determined cause of unexpected lab results by identifying and resolving equipment problems, leading to a 2.9% increase in the accuracy of blood type PCR results - Presented research findings on skeletal degenerative disorders that the Dean of the Biomedical School included in a pitch to increase project funding
C

Psychology Intern

Central Health Medical Practice Hong KongAug 2018 - Apr 2019 • 9 mos- Organised case studies of over 5000 prior patients by creating a spreadsheet system, allowing for easier retrieval of treatment plans - Implemented a social media campaign to promote mental health awareness in a local high school, improving student self confidence by 14% as per a survey conducted before and after the 3 month campaign - Assessed case data for a patient with anorexia and prepared a report outlining findings and potential treatment options

Education

U

UCLA

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science2020 - 2024
I

International Baccalaureate

2018 - 2020
W

West Island School

iGCSE, International Baccalaureate2013 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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