Sandhya Sharma

As a UX professional, I’ve spent years immersed in designing thoughtful, intuitive experiences that connect users with products in meaningful ways. I’ve worked across multiple industries and had the privilege of collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life from sketches to polished interfaces. I find genuine joy in creating products and learning from the experiences. Currently, I’m deepening my research & design skills as a UX Research & Design student at the University of Michigan, where I’m learning to apply robust research methods to inform and inspire design. I’ve also had the chance to mentor other designers along the way, helping them develop their skills and find their own approaches to creative problem-solving. This experience has been rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to share knowledge and grow alongside other design professionals. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested to talk/hire.

Work History

User Experience Lead / Senior User Experience Designer

IndegeneJul 2020 - Jul 2024 • 4 yrs 1 moAs a UX Lead, I spearheaded high-impact design initiatives while managing a team of UX designers, delivering projects ahead of schedule through lean UX and scrum methodologies. I collaborated closely with leadership to implement design thinking strategies that secured high-value contracts and improved operational efficiency by streamlining UX processes. Played a dual role of Manager and Individual Contributor. Handled the operations for the UX function. Carried out Design system Initiatives for the team.

User Experience Designer

Thermo Fisher ScientificSep 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 10 mosDesigned user interfaces and improved user experience for scientific products and solutions. I transformed user experiences through data-driven design innovations, focusing on customer behavior and accessibility improvements. I also played a key role in unifying design systems, streamlining product development processes across teams, and driving efficiency in design hand-offs.

Software Engineer

Nous InfosystemsDec 2016 - Sep 2018 • 1 yr 10 mosWorked as a UX Designer/UI Developer, focusing on creating user-friendly interfaces and improving user engagement. I implemented secure design frameworks, minimizing vulnerabilities while mentoring junior developers, which contributed to the growth and success of the UX team.

Education

University of Michigan

Master's degree, UX Research & Design/HCI2024 - 2026

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor's of engineering, Information Science/Studies2012 - 2016

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