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UX/ PRODUCT DESIGNER

Vandana (Vinni) Munjal

Simplifying design, amplifying impact - one pixel at a time

Professional Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

User Experience Designer

The Heritage Group, IN

As 1st design hire, drove adoption of UX as a discipline at The Heritage Group through projects such as a creating an end-to-end well-being benefits portal; and optimizing the existing portal; and implementing new UX features that drove a 58% surge in new monthly visitors.

User Experience Designer (Intern)

Infor, MN

Enhanced Infor's design evolution by delivering substantial task efficiency gains, fostering seamless designer-developer collaboration through streamlined design documentation, and earning stakeholder acclaim for Infor Talent Assessment design

Senior User Experience Developer

GreyB Research, Punjab, India

As the 1st design hire, led the design initiatives for multiple products in the extension of legal tech (IP), guiding, planning, and validation of product roadmaps. Delivered impactful, data-driven design solutions through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, employing thorough research and iterative design processes.

Software Developer

Utrade Solutions, Punjab, India

Contributed to the development of multiple features for a Fintech application catering to retail trading needs, spearheaded the creation of a lightweight version of the main application using AngularJS and engineered a framework utilizing SCSS to facilitate multiple UI themes, ensuring adaptability and scalability for diverse client requirements.

Academic Experience

Aug 2021 - May 2023

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction

Indiana University, Indianapolis

Cultivated a robust skill set through collaborations with industry leaders like Infor, Eli Lilly, Endress + Hauser, Qmulex, and Toyota; developed expertise in devising design strategies across diverse domains, conducting thorough user research, and translating business requirements into effective design solutions.

As an Ambassador, provided guidance to prospective students and organized campus events, fostering a vibrant community. Additionally, my roles as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant allowed me to contribute to student learning and academic research

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Immersed myself in a multifaceted experience, honed programming skills and explored frontend and backend technologies while collaborating with CURIN on practical projects.

 

Alongside, I spearheaded KALAM, an initiative dedicated to educating children from rural backgrounds with scarce resources. Engaging with multiple societies like ACM and IEEE, and organizing annual fests, further enriched my experience, fostering both technological expertise and a commitment to social impact.

Skills and Expertise

Research Methods

Affinity Mapping

Field Observations

User Observations

Competitive Analysis

Storyboards

User Personas

Customer Journey Mapping

Thematic Analysis

Empathy Mapping

User Interviews 

Design and Prototyping

Adobe XD

Heuristic Evaluation

Low-Fidelity Prototyping
Usability Testing

Balsamiq

High-Fidelity Prototyping

Sketching

Wireframing

Design Thinking

Information Architecture

User Flows

Figma

Interaction Design 

User Scenario

Programming

CSS

jQuery

PostgreSQL
VueJS

GIT

Jira

Python

HTML

Metabase

SASS

JavaScript

PHP

SQL

Awards & Honors

May 2023

Mar 2022

Oct 2021

Recognition at IUPUI Capstone Event

Indiana University, Indianapolis

Received the Best VR Project Award for UX Research project aimed to educate the support system of new parents about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD)

1st Place - Monon|30 Innovation Sprint

Monon 30 Group, Indiana University

Crafted the Monon|30 entertainment experience in a 2-day sprint

1st Place - AT&T 5G Sports Hackathon

AT&T and Butler University

Ideated and prototyped "GameMate" a 
5G-driven innovation reshaping fan engagement in under 30 Hrs

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