Senior Product Designer with 7+ years in Ireland & India. Specializing in Design Systems, Design Tokens and GenAI.

I’m a Senior Product Designer with a background that spans code, creativity, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

Graduated from University College Dublin in 2018 with an MSc in Digital Innovation (basically, design thinking meets tech meets caffeine). Before that, I earned my Computer Science degree in India, where I fell in love with HTML, CSS, and building stuff that actually works.

I started out designing ads and websites in India, freelanced through grad school in Dublin, and eventually joined UCD to help with design and marketing. In 2020, I entered the world of insurance (yes, the exciting kind), designing for brands like British Seniors and Post Office UK.

I leveled up into product design, built design systems, and led remote teams of designers and developers — all while trying to keep my Figma files cleaner than my desktop.

Now, I’m exploring enterprise problems, pitching GenAI solutions, and figuring out how to make design tokens less mysterious and more magical. I'm learning a lot, building cool stuff, and loving every minute of it.

By 2020, I transitioned into a Digital Designer role at a financial services company specializing in insurance products. During my time there, I worked on several notable brands including British Seniors, Cover Direct, Seniors Choice, Post Office UK, Dignity Insurance, and Golden Insurance.

I was later promoted to Product Designer, where my focus shifted toward brand building and design systems. I managed a team of 5 designers working remotely across Ireland, and as the company expanded, I led a total of 10 designers and developers.

SKILLS


Product Strategy

UI/ Visual Design

User Experience

Interaction Design

Wireframing

Rapid Prototyping

Design Systems

Design Research

Journey Mapping

Information Architecture

Branding

Illustration

3D

Animation

TOOLS


Paper & Pencil

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Adobe InDesign

Storybook App

Token Studio

TECHNOLOGIES


HTML5

CSS3

Python

Javascript

Angular.js

DUBLIN

January 2025 - present

Guidewire Software Limited

Senior UX Designer | Design Systems, Design Tokens, GenAI

(Exploring, Building & Bridging at Enterprise Scale)

In my current role, I’ve stepped into a space where curiosity meets impact. Just two months in, I’ve been diving deep into understanding the complex challenges of enterprise-scale design — from how teams work, to where systems break, to what could be reimagined with the right tools and thinking.

I’m actively exploring opportunities where Generative AI can meaningfully improve workflows, spark ideation, or reduce friction across the product lifecycle. This includes pitching early ideas and prototypes to stakeholders — aiming not just to innovate for the sake of it, but to solve real, everyday pain points.

On the systems side, I’ve been digging into how design tokens are currently structured and maintained, and what needs to evolve to make them more scalable, developer-friendly, and future-proof. It’s a blend of systems thinking, collaboration, and asking the right “what ifs.”

This role has been an exciting mix of learning, proposing, and shaping — and I’m just getting started. There’s a lot to uncover, a lot to build, and I’m loving every bit of it.

DUBLIN

December 2020 to September 2024

Neilson Financial Services Limited

Product Designer - UI Design, Design Systems

Ensured the design system stays current with evolving standards, resulting in a 20% improvement in design consistency and efficiency.
Collaborated closely with diverse teams to seamlessly integrate design components, achieving a 95% alignment with project goals and reducing rework by 50%.
Documented essential design patterns, guidelines, and best practices, empowering teams and nurturing a culture of design excellence, leading to a 50% reduction in design-related errors and iterations.
Crafted detailed prototypes, improving product journey visualisation and communication efficiency by 30%.
Conducted design review sessions, fostering a 25% increase in collaborative and constructive feedback efficiency.
Defined and refined the information architecture of products, collaborating with software engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Conducted routine audits and reviews, driving a 25% boost in design system performance and effectiveness.
Offered valuable guidance and support to designers and developers, resulting in a remarkable 90% adoption rate and a 40% acceleration in design and development cycles.

DUBLIN

June 2018 to November 2020

Self Employed

UI/UX/Brand Designer

Spearheaded design thinking workshops, emphasising user centric design for web and mobile apps, leading to a 30% increase in user engagement.
Played a pivotal role in a high-profile government project, the National Education Policy 2020, impacting over 2.5 million students.
Led UI design with a strong focus on user centric design principles, resulting in a 50% increase in project efficiency and effectiveness.

DUBLIN

June 2018 to November 2020

University College Dublin

Digital Designer

Expertly designed engaging visual content including brochures, graphics, and infographics.

Maintained brand consistency across all visual materials, reinforcing brand identity and message coherence.

INDIA

March 2016 to June 2018

Krixi Ideas (Design Agency)

UI/UX/Graphic Designer

Expertly collaborated with a global, multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative web design and development projects.
Managed 5+ major projects, achieving a 70% client retention rate and a 20% growth in client accounts through timely delivery.
Created prototypes, micro-sites, and interactive user experiences, driving enhanced user engagement

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