Top Talent like Tavishi are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Tavishi Dewan

UI Designer • User Researcher • Product Designer • Menlo Park, CA, US
Usability Testing
A/B Testing
Prototyping
Wireframing
Storyboarding
Storybook
Design Thinking
User Flows
Heuristic Evaluation
Mobile Design
User Interface Design
UI/UX Design
User Personas
User Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Founding UX Designer | User-Centered Innovator
With a diverse background in technology and education, I am a seasoned UX designer with a strong foundation in user-centered design. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Mody Institute of Technology and Science, complemented by certifications in User-Centered Design for AI Applications from Stanford Continuing Studies and a Google UX Design Professional Certificate from Coursera. Currently, I am the Founding UX Designer at Shayr, where I lead the design of a personal financial management app, focusing on user research, competitive analysis, and prototyping. My previous roles include freelance UX design for various projects and a career break dedicated to full-time parenting, during which I discovered my passion for UX design and technology. Earlier in my career, I was a middle school teacher in the US and UK, and a software engineer at NIIT Technologies, where I honed my technical and collaborative skills.

Projects

Shayr - a Personal finance Management app

Shayr was built out of the need to address the common challenges that most of us face with personal finance management in our households. Shayr is an app that consolidates all of a family's or an individual's accounts in one place, offering easy net-worth and expense tracking, household-level budgeting, and alerts for unusual activity, all in an affordable way. Most importantly, I envision Shayr to provide insights into our spending patterns across households, fostering open communication and collaboration among all members, including children. Shayr aims to be a comprehensive family app, going beyond just transactional and financial management. See More

Work History

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Founding UX Designer

Shayr - a pre-seed fintech startup Full-time Employee- Spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of user-centric designs for a personal financial management app. Collaborated closely with the founder of stealth startup working to establish product market fit, prior to seeking funding and public announcement. -Conducted competitive analysis across 5 leading providers, and extensive user research including 30+ customer interviews and an online survey with 50+ responses. Gathered deep user insights resulting in data-driven design improvements. -Led persona development and customer journey mapping, identifying key pain points and refining designs through prototyping. Focused designs on initial B2C user needs, while ensuring compatibility for future B2B applications. -Conducted multiple rounds of usability testing and led demos with 15+ customers to seek customer validation of the proposed experience. Following UX fit-and-finish, collaborated closely with developers and PM lead during final build of the mobile app. -Designed the website, crafted early marketing splashes, and led recruitment of beta customers as we enter the next exciting phase of our startup journey. -Led cross-functional collaboration across product manager, developers, and GTM lead - as we ideated, prototyped, and iterated on UX designs, ensuring a unified focus on delivering a customer obsessed user experience in the 0 to 1 phase.
M

Freelance UX Designer

Multiple ProjectsJan 2023 - Jan 2023 • 1 mo-Co-led design of a website for Tech2Step (Vancouver Woman in Tech community), with a focus on surfacing learning resources, job postings and local meetup opportunities. Conducted 10+ user interviews, developed wireframes and prototypes, and delivered presentation of high fidelity designs to the core committee members. -Conducted user research and developed high fidelity prototypes for 3 hobby projects: Restaurant App (Mobile), Flower Delivery (Responsive Website), and Habits Tracking app targeted towards teenagers (Mobile).
C

Full-time parenting

Career BreakJan 2019 - Jan 2023 • 4 yrs 1 moBecame a mom and nurtured the growth of my two boys. Embraced a career-break-turned-tech-adventure, evolving from chief baby-wrangler to UX design enthusiast while raising two little troublemakers. Discovered a passion for tech (AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification) and UX design (Google UXD Professional Certification), proving that even toddler playdates and nap time can be an inspiration for pixel-perfect interfaces.
S

Educator - Middle School Teacher

St. Monica Catholic School- WA ; Kipp Charter School - MA ; Capital City Academy - London, UKJan 2015 - Jan 2019 • 4 yrs 1 mo-Lead teacher for Mathematics, Science and Technology shaping young minds at various schools across London (UK), Boston (MA), and Seattle (WA). Demonstrated strong communication, empathy, and adaptability as a middle school teacher, fostering a positive learning environment. -I leverage the skills cultivated as a teacher, to seamlessly integrate user needs, empathize with diverse perspectives, and adapt to evolving project requirements to create impactful and user-centric designs.
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Software Engineer

NIIT TechnologiesJan 2011 - Jan 2014 • 3 yrs 1 moDesigned and implemented scalable software solutions for large financial services clients - demonstrating problem-solving, clean code-practices, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams. Trained and mentored 3 junior engineers on the technical and operational nuances of the job, including company policies, client frameworks and team operating procedures. My experiences as a software developer ensured a harmonious fusion of technical acumen and user-centric creativity as I transitioned to UXD.

Education

S

Stanford Continuing Studies

User-Centered Design for AI Applications
C

Coursera

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
M

Mody Institute of Technology and Science

Bachelors Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering2007 - 2011

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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Founding UX Designer | User-Centered Innovator
With a diverse background in technology and education, I am a seasoned UX designer with a strong foundation in user-centered design. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Mody Institute of Technology and Science, complemented by certifications in User-Centered Design for AI Applications from Stanford Continuing Studies and a Google UX Design Professional Certificate from Coursera. Currently, I am the Founding UX Designer at Shayr, where I lead the design of a personal financial management app, focusing on user research, competitive analysis, and prototyping. My previous roles include freelance UX design for various projects and a career break dedicated to full-time parenting, during which I discovered my passion for UX design and technology. Earlier in my career, I was a middle school teacher in the US and UK, and a software engineer at NIIT Technologies, where I honed my technical and collaborative skills.

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Tavishi Dewan

UI Designer • User Researcher • Product Designer • Menlo Park, CA, US
Usability Testing
A/B Testing
Prototyping
Wireframing
Storyboarding
Storybook
Design Thinking
User Flows
Heuristic Evaluation
Mobile Design
User Interface Design
UI/UX Design
User Personas
User Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Shayr - a Personal finance Management app

Shayr was built out of the need to address the common challenges that most of us face with personal finance management in our households. Shayr is an app that consolidates all of a family's or an individual's accounts in one place, offering easy net-worth and expense tracking, household-level budgeting, and alerts for unusual activity, all in an affordable way. Most importantly, I envision Shayr to provide insights into our spending patterns across households, fostering open communication and collaboration among all members, including children. Shayr aims to be a comprehensive family app, going beyond just transactional and financial management.

Work History

S

Founding UX Designer

Shayr - a pre-seed fintech startup Full-time Employee- Spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of user-centric designs for a personal financial management app. Collaborated closely with the founder of stealth startup working to establish product market fit, prior to seeking funding and public announcement. -Conducted competitive analysis across 5 leading providers, and extensive user research including 30+ customer interviews and an online survey with 50+ responses. Gathered deep user insights resulting in data-driven design improvements. -Led persona development and customer journey mapping, identifying key pain points and refining designs through prototyping. Focused designs on initial B2C user needs, while ensuring compatibility for future B2B applications. -Conducted multiple rounds of usability testing and led demos with 15+ customers to seek customer validation of the proposed experience. Following UX fit-and-finish, collaborated closely with developers and PM lead during final build of the mobile app. -Designed the website, crafted early marketing splashes, and led recruitment of beta customers as we enter the next exciting phase of our startup journey. -Led cross-functional collaboration across product manager, developers, and GTM lead - as we ideated, prototyped, and iterated on UX designs, ensuring a unified focus on delivering a customer obsessed user experience in the 0 to 1 phase.
M

Freelance UX Designer

Multiple ProjectsJan 2023 - Jan 2023 • 1 mo-Co-led design of a website for Tech2Step (Vancouver Woman in Tech community), with a focus on surfacing learning resources, job postings and local meetup opportunities. Conducted 10+ user interviews, developed wireframes and prototypes, and delivered presentation of high fidelity designs to the core committee members. -Conducted user research and developed high fidelity prototypes for 3 hobby projects: Restaurant App (Mobile), Flower Delivery (Responsive Website), and Habits Tracking app targeted towards teenagers (Mobile).
C

Full-time parenting

Career BreakJan 2019 - Jan 2023 • 4 yrs 1 moBecame a mom and nurtured the growth of my two boys. Embraced a career-break-turned-tech-adventure, evolving from chief baby-wrangler to UX design enthusiast while raising two little troublemakers. Discovered a passion for tech (AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification) and UX design (Google UXD Professional Certification), proving that even toddler playdates and nap time can be an inspiration for pixel-perfect interfaces.
S

Educator - Middle School Teacher

St. Monica Catholic School- WA ; Kipp Charter School - MA ; Capital City Academy - London, UKJan 2015 - Jan 2019 • 4 yrs 1 mo-Lead teacher for Mathematics, Science and Technology shaping young minds at various schools across London (UK), Boston (MA), and Seattle (WA). Demonstrated strong communication, empathy, and adaptability as a middle school teacher, fostering a positive learning environment. -I leverage the skills cultivated as a teacher, to seamlessly integrate user needs, empathize with diverse perspectives, and adapt to evolving project requirements to create impactful and user-centric designs.
N

Software Engineer

NIIT TechnologiesJan 2011 - Jan 2014 • 3 yrs 1 moDesigned and implemented scalable software solutions for large financial services clients - demonstrating problem-solving, clean code-practices, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams. Trained and mentored 3 junior engineers on the technical and operational nuances of the job, including company policies, client frameworks and team operating procedures. My experiences as a software developer ensured a harmonious fusion of technical acumen and user-centric creativity as I transitioned to UXD.

Education

S

Stanford Continuing Studies

User-Centered Design for AI Applications
C

Coursera

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
M

Mody Institute of Technology and Science

Bachelors Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering2007 - 2011

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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