Rahul Gannamaneni

About

As a User Experience Designer, I have a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital products that enhance user experiences. I have a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from the University of Maryland, where I gained a solid foundation in human-centered design principles, user research, and usability testing. I have applied my skills in various roles, including as a Product Designer at Intripid, where I developed comprehensive user journeys for travelers and designed a dynamic trip logging system. I also worked as a User Experience Designer at Keka HR, where I redesigned the integration management dashboard and revamped the employee exit process. I am proficient in interaction design, web design, and user interface design, and I hold certifications in UX Design and Social and Behavioral Research. My goal is to continue learning and growing as a UX designer, and to create products that make a positive impact on people's lives.

Experience

• Product Designer | Capstone Project · Guide | guideapp.co2024-08-01 –

  • Collaborate with Guide Leadership and led the design and prototyping of therapist and patient interfaces, creating over 10 high-quality concept prototypes based on core user stories and integrating features like content assignment and progress tracking, focusing on user-centric design. • Conducted 18 user interviews and 15 usability testing sessions using Useberry, iterating prototypes based on real-time feedback. • Coordinated with a team of 5 designers to develop high-fidelity prototypes, facilitating design reviews and presenting updates to 3 Stakeholders, ensuring all design adjustments aligned with client feedback and project goals.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant & Course Aid · University of Maryland2024-01-01 –

  INST630 Introduction to Programming | INST405/INST705 Game Design Studio | INST126 Introduction to Programming • Led game design instruction for 40+ students in interactive design and programming fundamentals through hands-on development projects. Organized workshops on game design methodologies and user testing, guiding teams through iterative design cycles to improve collaboration and deliver polished, playable prototypes. • Mentored 80+ students and managed 5 teaching assistants across programming courses, providing personalized code reviews and one-on-one mentoring. Facilitated portfolio building workshops, helping students translate technical projects into industry-ready portfolios that showcase their coding and problem-solving skills. • Designed and taught programming curricula in Python and JavaScript for 100+ students, transforming abstract coding concepts into interactive labs and real-world applications. Led sessions on best practices for collaborative coding and project documentation, fostering stronger technical communication and teamwork.

• Product Designer · Intripid (formerly Travana)2024-07-01 – 2024-08-01

  • Developed comprehensive user journeys for travelers, enabling seamless documentation of memories and next-step planning. Integrated location-based features to surface real-time local business information and curated itineraries, unlocking new revenue streams through strategic partnerships. • Designed and implemented a dynamic trip logging system, using AI to create unique travel souvenirs and mementos. This encouraged user interaction and repeat platform usage, with a 36% increase in content contribution from users as they engaged with the visual keepsakes generated from their past trip details. • Co-Led cross-functional design workshops with 14 key stakeholders to shape the product’s visual design and interaction patterns, producing high-fidelity prototypes and streamlined user flows, ensuring alignment with both user needs and business objectives.

• User Experience Designer · Keka HR2023-02-01 – 2023-07-01

  • Redesigned the integration management dashboard for managing complex integrations (e.g., Azure AD). Implemented visual status indicators, simplified security controls, and automated access flows, establishing a scalable foundation for future third-party integrations. Increased integration usage by 26%, and reducing manual tasks. • Revamped the employee exit process, capturing structured feedback from departing staff through automated surveys and generating comprehensive data visualizations. The insights provided led to actionable trends that informed hiring strategies, talent management improvements. • Redesigned product components, delivering high-quality UI/UX solutions for 48+ screens. Utilized wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, sitemaps, information architecture, and interactive prototypes in close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.

• UI/UX Designer · 5centsCDN Inc2022-06-01 – 2022-12-01

  • Led the design of the company’s help center, leveraging insights from 1,000+ customer inquiries and card sorting to uncover user search patterns. This resulted in a 40% reduction in customer chat volume by providing intuitive self-service resources and improving application usability. • Conducted comprehensive research, including 16 stakeholder interviews and competitive analysis, to capture detailed requirements and prioritize key features for development, ensuring alignment with both user needs and business objectives.

• Frontend Developer · Nyghtify2021-06-01 – 2021-08-01

  - Designed and developed core product and landing pages utilizing HTML, CSS, and React JS(JavaScript) to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. - Led the creation of a dedicated portal for a freelance artists' social network as part of Nyghtify, featuring key features and artist profiles to foster a vibrant community. - Demonstrated expertise in HTML, CSS, and React JS(JavaScript) while delivering frontend solutions for the core product and portal, showcasing strong technical skills in web development.

Education

• College of Information (INFO), University of MarylandMaster of Science, Human Computer Interaction
• University of MarylandMaster of Science, Human Computer Interaction
• Mahindra UniversityBachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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