About​

Exploring the dynamics of workload and trust in human-robot collaboration through my current research.

Mixed-methods UX researcher by training. I am passionate about innovation, human-centered design, and cognitive engineering. My strengths include executing end-to-end research projects in fast-paced environments and communicating insights through storytelling and thought leadership.

With a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, I specialize in creating user-centered designs that are both professional and aesthetically pleasing. My expertise spans various domains including UX Research, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design Frameworks. I leverage tools like AutoCAD, Axure, Figma, and more to develop intuitive and efficient digital products.

Experience

Industry Work Experience:

Aug 2022- Dec 2022

Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH

Design Researcher – Co-op

Developed and executed UX research strategies, including qualitative studies and usability testing, for designing new digital products across truck displays, desktop, and mobile interfaces.

Dec 2019 – Jan 2021

Harish Industries
Maharashtra, India

Junior Manager

– Led a team of 35 employees manufacturing industrial-grade silica gel pellets.
– Conducted ethnographic studies to eliminate downtime and maximize production by
implementing quality control techniques, optimizing manufacturing processes, conducting
productivity studies, and improving shop floor layout

May 2019 -Nov 2019

Razen Motors Private Ltd.
Telangana, India

Graduate Engineer – Internship

Managed document support and market research collaborated with the CEO to develop a value stream mapping of the product delivery process resulting in a 140% revenue increase and 220% customer satisfaction index improvement.

Oct 2018 – April 2019

Shreyas Enterprises
Maharashtra, India

Continuous Improvement – Internship

– Conducted ethnographic research and applied Six Sigma to streamline processes,
reducing defects by 25% and improving Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) levels for
minor defects.
– Developed documentation on business process management (BPM) principles to
promote cross-functional collaboration.

Academic Work Experience:

Aug 2024 – Present

STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee
Morganza, LA

Course Instructor – Part-Time

– Taught four sections of Introduction to Computational Thinking to middle and high school students, developing lesson plans, delivering interactive coding exercises, and supporting students in learning problem-solving with Haskell.
– Validated improvements by teaching computational thinking course to 96 students, engaging
them through hands-on projects and assessments at a local middle and high school.

Jan 2023 – Present

LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy
Baton Rouge, LA

Graduate Assistant- Part-Time

– Conducted user-centered evaluations of course content interactions for the BRBYTES
Project, identifying pain points and optimizing workflows for improved usability.
– Applied qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to enhance data accessibility and
user experience for teachers and students.

June 2022 – July 2022

LSU Office of Sponsored Programs
Baton Rouge, LA

Graduate Assistant- Part-Time

– Assisted in data collection, analysis, report creation, and website content updates to support OSP’s metrics development, proposal preparation, and research administration.
– Designed and tested user-centered website experiences, creating and updating OSP tools to streamline research grant proposal preparation and research workflows for Faculty and
Staff.

August 2021 – May 2022

LSU Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS)
Baton Rouge, LA

Graduate Assistant- Part-Time

– Managed website user experience, content creation, and user testing, collaborated with senior employees and HR to update training modules, repopulated invoices and records into the database, and inspected equipment conditions at biology and chemistry research labs.
– Enhanced website usability through content creation and user testing.
– Collaborated with senior staff to update mandatory training modules and streamlined
database processes for organizing invoices and records.
– Conducted lab equipment inspections to ensure compliance and functionality.

Research Portfolio

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