Top Talent like Sayli Shailesh 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.

Sayli Shailesh Pednekar

Product Designer
UX Designer
User Researcher
Seattle, WA, US
Storytelling
Secondary Research
Data Visualization
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer @ Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab | Designing AI-Powered Financial Tools | Masters in Human Computer Interaction
Hi, I’m Sayli—a product designer fueled by curiosity and a deep belief in the power of community to shape better technology. With experience in EdTech, FinTech, and accessibility, I've worked on projects at the intersection of education, aging, accessibility, and AI. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, community-driven experiences that spark connection, learning, and joy. My work involves accessibility testing at Microsoft, designing educational tools at Discovery Education, and FinTech solutions at GT Financial Services & Innovation Lab. Let's connect if you care about tech for good, accessible design, or reimagining education and community online.

Projects

Redesigning Accessibility Insights

As part of our Research Methods course, we partnered with Microsoft’s Accessibility Insights to redesign the tool’s overview page and navigation —resulting in a 55% increase in developer efficiency. See More

Work History

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Product Designer

Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation LabFull-time EmployeeLeading end-to-end product design for AI-powered tools supporting smarter decision-making in banking, lending
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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Georgia Institute of TechnologyAug 2024 - May 2025 • 10 mosFacilitating discussions about ethics in computing, AI and technology
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UX Designer

Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation LabInternMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosFocused on streamlining loan officers' decision-making process by designing an AI-powered chatbot and personalized data visualization. Improved design consistency and accelerated product development.
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UX Researcher (Industry Project)

IxDAJan 2024 - Apr 2024 • 4 mosLed a team of 5 researchers to investigate Instagram's design impact on young adults' news trust and engagement. Designed a Qualtrics survey and cleaned a dataset of 700+ responses for statistical analysis. Derived actionable insights from 10 semi-structured interviews. Presented at NJIT's Social Media Moderation Summit.
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User Experience Designer

KorangleInternJan 2022 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosLed the design of three software modules and produced essential deliverables for seamless integration. Conducted surveys and usability tests, resulting in a 22% reduction in search-related support requests.
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Vice Chairperson (Creatives)

DJ Sanghvi ACMAug 2021 - Sep 2022 • 1 yr 2 mosDirected a team to create compelling marketing content, boosting social media engagement by 25%. Coordinated successful hybrid events, including a 24-hour Hackathon and an Internship Fair.
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User Interface Designer

Erasmus in SchoolInternMar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mosOverhauled webpages to enhance content discoverability for schools and language assistants. Implemented form design standards for intuitive layouts across platforms, increasing website traffic by 15%.
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Sales Associate

AIESECJan 2020 - Dec 2020 • 1 yrManaged the Outgoing Exchanges department, facilitating cross-cultural volunteer exchanges. Created assets for debriefing seminars and information booklets to enhance publicity efforts.

Education

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
D

Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering2019 - 2023

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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Product Designer @ Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab | Designing AI-Powered Financial Tools | Masters in Human Computer Interaction
Hi, I’m Sayli—a product designer fueled by curiosity and a deep belief in the power of community to shape better technology. With experience in EdTech, FinTech, and accessibility, I've worked on projects at the intersection of education, aging, accessibility, and AI. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, community-driven experiences that spark connection, learning, and joy. My work involves accessibility testing at Microsoft, designing educational tools at Discovery Education, and FinTech solutions at GT Financial Services & Innovation Lab. Let's connect if you care about tech for good, accessible design, or reimagining education and community online.

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Sayli Shailesh 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.

Sayli Shailesh Pednekar

Product Designer
UX Designer
User Researcher
Seattle, WA, US
Storytelling
Secondary Research
Data Visualization
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Redesigning Accessibility Insights

As part of our Research Methods course, we partnered with Microsoft’s Accessibility Insights to redesign the tool’s overview page and navigation —resulting in a 55% increase in developer efficiency.

Work History

G

Product Designer

Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation LabFull-time EmployeeLeading end-to-end product design for AI-powered tools supporting smarter decision-making in banking, lending
G

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Georgia Institute of TechnologyAug 2024 - May 2025 • 10 mosFacilitating discussions about ethics in computing, AI and technology
G

UX Designer

Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation LabInternMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosFocused on streamlining loan officers' decision-making process by designing an AI-powered chatbot and personalized data visualization. Improved design consistency and accelerated product development.
I

UX Researcher (Industry Project)

IxDAJan 2024 - Apr 2024 • 4 mosLed a team of 5 researchers to investigate Instagram's design impact on young adults' news trust and engagement. Designed a Qualtrics survey and cleaned a dataset of 700+ responses for statistical analysis. Derived actionable insights from 10 semi-structured interviews. Presented at NJIT's Social Media Moderation Summit.
K

User Experience Designer

KorangleInternJan 2022 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosLed the design of three software modules and produced essential deliverables for seamless integration. Conducted surveys and usability tests, resulting in a 22% reduction in search-related support requests.
D

Vice Chairperson (Creatives)

DJ Sanghvi ACMAug 2021 - Sep 2022 • 1 yr 2 mosDirected a team to create compelling marketing content, boosting social media engagement by 25%. Coordinated successful hybrid events, including a 24-hour Hackathon and an Internship Fair.
E

User Interface Designer

Erasmus in SchoolInternMar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mosOverhauled webpages to enhance content discoverability for schools and language assistants. Implemented form design standards for intuitive layouts across platforms, increasing website traffic by 15%.
A

Sales Associate

AIESECJan 2020 - Dec 2020 • 1 yrManaged the Outgoing Exchanges department, facilitating cross-cultural volunteer exchanges. Created assets for debriefing seminars and information booklets to enhance publicity efforts.

Education

G

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
D

Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering2019 - 2023

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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