Namita Sajai
UI/UX Designer | Engineering & Design Enthusiast
1 yrs experience · Philadelphia, PA 19104 · <10 hrs/week
About
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Computer Science with a Design Minor at the University of Pennsylvania, I have a strong foundation in engineering and technology from my time at the Academies of Loudoun. My professional journey includes a role as a UI Design Intern at LocalDevs, where I contributed to enhancing user interfaces. As Design Chair at Penn Spark, I led creative projects, ensuring a cohesive visual identity. I also co-led the design of Pistachio, a niche polling app, which gained significant traction among students. My experience as a UX Developer at The Daily Pennsylvanian involved developing accessible web applications and collaborating with various stakeholders. Additionally, as a UX Developer Intern at SOURCE Climate Solutions, I improved user efficiency by 40% through innovative design and development of energy efficiency tools. My work consistently focuses on blending technical expertise with creative design to enhance user experiences.
Experience
- UI Design Intern · LocalDevs05-01-2024
Contributed to the design and development of user interfaces, enhancing user experience and visual appeal.
- Design Chair · Penn Spark05-01-2024
Led design initiatives, overseeing creative projects and ensuring cohesive visual identity across platforms.
- UX Designer · Penn Spark01-01-2024
Co-led the design of Pistachio, a niche polling app for Penn students. Collaborated on brand identity, illustrations, and design system, attracting over 200 users and winning Best Red Project at the final showcase.
- UX Developer · The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.01-01-2023 – 12-01-2023
Developed and maintained the web application for The Daily Pennsylvanian, ensuring accessibility on both desktop and mobile devices. Collaborated with editors, reporters, and other stakeholders to translate needs into technical specifications. Designed a web application called Somewhere at Penn using React Native.
- UX Developer Intern · SOURCE Climate Solutions06-01-2023 – 09-01-2023
Designed and developed components for SOURCE's energy efficiency tool, enabling instant access to energy cost savings and solar insights for over 5,000 buildings. Utilized an existing design system to streamline project management and enhance user interface, improving project deployment speed and increasing user efficiency by 40%.
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaBachelor of Science and Engineering (BSE), Computer Science, Design Minor
- Academies of LoudounAcademy of Engineering and Technology Program Engineering Pathway, Academy of Engineering and Technology Program Engineering Pathway
- Rock Ridge High SchoolHigh School Diploma, Advanced Studies Diploma - Relevant Coursework: AP Computer Science
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