Available Engineer Sumit K

Meet Our Available Engineer – Sumit K.

Sumit K.

Current Rate: $9,250 | $54/hr

Product Designer & UX/UI Designer

Mexico City (CST-GMT-6)

Highly skilled Digital Product Designer with 13 years of experience crafting user-centric interfaces across UI/UX and InteracRon Design that have impacted over 10 million users. Proven ability to collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams (stakeholders, PMs, developers, etc.) throughout the entire design lifecycle, from planning and research to implementation and monitoring. ExperRse in various methodologies (workshops, business analysis) to deliver successful digital experiences in a wide range of industries, including Technology Intelligence, Insurance, marketing & Public relations, Banking, Fintech, IT Services, HR administration & Payrolling Services, Automotive, Health & Fitness, and more.

Experience

BTH

Senior Product Designer — 2021 – Present

Bridged the Gap Between Vision and ExecuWon: Unclear product vision and feature requirements. Collaborated with product management, engineering leads, and architects to define product roadmaps, features, and user stories aligned with user needs and business objectives.
Concept CreaWon and ValidaWon: Difficulty in gaining stakeholder buy-in for new product ideas; created and presented proofs of concept to stakeholders and secured stakeholder approval for innovative features that addressed market gaps.
Usability-Focused Design: ExisRng product interfaces lacked usability and accessibility. Designed wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mockups, conducted user testing, and documented UX debt. Improved user experience through intuitive interfaces, consistent design patterns, and accessibility enhancements.
Streamlined Design Process: Inefficient design workflows and inconsistent UI elements by Leading design projects from conception to implementation, creating UX patterns, updating/creating UI components for the design system, establishing a streamlined design process, ensuring the design consistency across products, and improving maintainability.
Data-Driven Design Decisions: Lack of user data to inform design decisions. Analyzed user platform usage data and participated in workshops. Identified user needs and pain points and used insights to improve product features and characteristics.
Tools: Figma, Jira, Confluence, FullStory, Heap, Pendo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Miro, Productboard

Cibanamex

Senior User Experience Designer — 2020 – 2021

Led UX/UI Team and Streamlined Design Process: Led the UX/UI team for a large project, managing client sessions, delegating tasks, restructuring design files, and naming conventions. This ensured efficient workflow and clear communication within the team.
Delivered High-Fidelity Designs and User-Centered Solutions: Converted user stories and flow maps to wireframes and final mockups. Additionally, I created components for the design system, interactive prototypes, and email/PDF templates for user onboarding.
Championed User Experience through Research and TesWng: Developed usability protocols, defined participant criteria, and conducted usability testing for the web app. Furthermore, I performed functionality tests and UI validation, providing user experience and interaction advice on product tasks and restructuring design files and naming conventions.
Globant Labs: Contributed to a project developing a platform for people with AuRsm Spectrum
Disorder (ASD), collaborating with an internal team on user interviews and defining functionalities.
Tools: Figma, Sketch.

Broxel

Senior User Experience Designer — 2019 – 2020

Led User Experience Strategy and ImplementaWon at Broxel: Spearheaded UX strategy and planning for various Broxel projects. This included conducting usability testing as a moderator, creating workshops and talks for the UX team, and collaborating on the design of the Broxel app v5, fintech platform, and Loop mini-app for Broxel businesses. Additionally, I prototyped the app flow for the contact center and collaborated on the design system and style guides for Broxel’s mobile app, platforms, and websites.
Contributed to Broxel’s Growth and CommunicaWon: Developed transactional emails for various products, created wireframes and mockups for different websites, and managed the design project for Trinity by Broxel. Furthermore, I provided Spanish-to-English translation for the mobile app and created executive presentations.
Supported Design Processes and Resources: Developed mood boards and benchmarks to guide design decisions throughout various Broxel projects.
Tools: Azure DevOps for boards and repositories, Visual Studio Code, Trello, Sketch, Figma, Protopie, Overflow, Abstract, Zeplin, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Banco Azteca

UX Designer — 2018 – 2019

Designed a User-Friendly App for Low-Income Users: Led the design of a lightweight app for low-income users, considering limited storage space on their phones. This required user research, communication style adjustments, and collaboration with my UX team to define the user experience process. The resulting app caters to the needs of over 5 million users.
Contributed to Banco Azteca’s Remittance App: I managed the UX design for Banco Azteca’s new remittance app, which facilitates international money transfers. This involved conducting user research in bank branches, utilizing the Scrum framework, and creating user flows, wireframes, and UI designs for Android and iOS platforms.
Tools: Sketch, Figma, InVision, Protopie Abstract, Zeplin, Photoshop, Illustrator

Addon Technologies

Digital Product Designer — 2018– 2018

Delivered User-Centered SoluWon for an InternaWonal Team: Collaborated with a global team to define the exact problem and function for an employee tracking system. This involved conducting stakeholder and end-user interviews, defining information architecture, and designing paper sketches, wireframes, and prototypes. Additionally, I outlined the development plan for the system.
Tools: Axure RP, Trello, Photoshop, Illustrator

Nissan

UX Designer — 2017 – 2018

Championed User-Centered Design for Nissan’s Digital Presence: Led the UX team for Nissan Mexico’s digital projects, ensuring a human-centered approach and WCAG compliance across all initiatives. This included collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyzing user navigation data, and conducting usability testing.
Delivered InnovaWve Design SoluWons: Created and optimized complex user flows for Nissan’s websites. Additionally, designed information architecture and interaction design for campaign websites, fostering a seamless user experience.
Streamlined Design Processes and CollaboraWon: Spearheaded efforts to unify design tools across the Nissan digital team, improving efficiency. Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary team and provided consulting services to external clients, fostering a collaborative design environment
Tools: Axure RP, Sketch, InVision, Trello, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Photoshop, Illustrator

iGenter

UX/UI Designer and Front End Developer — 2016 – 2017

Designed and developed user-friendly web and mobile apps: Created wireframes and low- and high-fidelity mockups, and implemented responsive web pages using Bootstrap. This ensured a seamless user experience across different devices. Additionally, I developed the UI layout and front-end code (HTML5, CSS3, jQuery) for website projects, adhering to web standards and accessibility guidelines.
Enhanced User InteracWon and Data Management: Implemented various form validations and custom controls with AngularJS and jQuery, ensuring accurate user input and data integrity. Additionally, I utilized AJAX and JSON for asynchronous data fetching, improving performance and user experience.
OpWmized for Cross-Plajorm CompaWbility and Efficiency: Addressed cross-browser/platform There are reliability issues with Windows and Mac (Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Safari). I used GitLab and Git for version control, ensuring code organization and preventing data loss during development. I also Leveraged IntelliJ IDEA as my primary coding environment.
Collaborated for Project Success: Worked collaboratively with the development team on multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration of design and development efforts. Additionally, conducted thorough QA testing at each sprint and performed usability testing with assigned user tasks to identify and address potential issues.
Tools: HTML5, CSS3, GitLab, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, JavaScript, jQuery, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Aler Effects

Freelance

UX/UI Designer and Front End Developer — 2014 – 2016

Delivered User-Centered Design SoluWons: Leveraged user research (analysis, task analysis) and
design methodologies (HCD, UCD, user journey maps) to create effective user experiences for various clients’ websites and mobile apps. This included defining information architecture, designing user flows, and cramming interactive wireframes in Illustrator.
Streamlined Development Process: Produced comprehensive style guides and web interaction
specifications, ensuring developers understood and implemented design intent. Additionally,
collaborated closely with developers, adapting mockups to address technical challenges and
performing rigorous quality reviews before launch.
Enhanced User Engagement: Organized and moderated targeted user testing sessions to gather user feedback. URlized this feedback, A/B testing, and web analytics to iterate designs and drive user experience improvements. Additionally, designed visual elements (icons) and a new navigator
the system, leading to a more intuitive and engaging user experience.
EffecWve CommunicaWon and CollaboraWon: Presented design concepts, user research findings, and final deliverables to clients and internal teams through clear and compelling presentations and
documentation. This ensured everyone was aligned on the design vision and its impact.
Tools: HTML5, CSS3, Joomla, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Aler Effects

Físico y Fitness Magazine

Web Designer — 2013 – 2014

Designed and developed user-friendly web and mobile apps: Created wireframes and low- and high-fidelity mockups, and implemented responsive web pages using Bootstrap. This ensured a seamless user experience across different devices. Additionally, I developed the UI layout and front-end code (HTML5, CSS3, jQuery) for website projects, adhering to web standards and accessibility guidelines.
Enhanced User InteracWon and Data Management: Implemented various form validations and custom controls with AngularJS and jQuery, ensuring accurate user input and data integrity. Additionally, I utilized AJAX and JSON for asynchronous data fetching, improving performance and user experience.
OpWmized for Cross-Plajorm CompaWbility and Efficiency: Addressed cross-browser/platform There are reliability issues with Windows and Mac (Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Safari). I used GitLab and Git for version control, ensuring code organization and preventing data loss during development. I also Leveraged IntelliJ IDEA as my primary coding environment.
Collaborated for Project Success: Worked collaboratively with the development team on multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration of design and development efforts. Additionally, conducted thorough QA testing at each sprint and performed usability testing with assigned user tasks to identify and address potential issues.
Tools: HTML5, CSS3, GitLab, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, JavaScript, jQuery, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Aler Effects

Kiwi Public RelaWons

Web Designer — 2011 – 2013

Streamlined client campaign materials: Designed and developed responsive web banners, micro- websites for events, icons, and logos, ensuring brand consistency across all digital and print assets.
Enhanced client website funcWonality: Installed and administered a WordPress CMS, enabling periodic content uploads and facilitaRng client website management.
Tools: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Full CV and LinkedIn profile provided upon request.

Skills

UI Design: 13 Years
UX Design: 11 Years
User Research: 8 Years

Education

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Currently studying)
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Master’s degree in Internet Business, ISDI México.
Master’s degree in InteracRve MulRmedia, Simon Bolivar University.
Specialization degree in Interaction Design, the University of California San Diego.
Specialized program in Management Skills, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, University of the Valley of Mexico.
Internacional Certification in Executing UX, UXalliance
InternaRonal Certification in Leading UX, UXalliance
Technical degree in Graphic Design, Professional Computing Center of Mexico.
Technical degree in Computer Systems, Professional Computing Center of Mexico.
Diploma course in Graphic Design, eduMac Centro de Artes Digitales.
Diploma course in Certified Digital Video Designer, Aula Virtual Digital Media Training Center.
CertificaRon is a Certified jQuery Programmer with Open Intelligence.
Course in Usability, ITAM.
Course in Web Design, eduMac Centro de Artes Digitales.
Course in Project management with Agile methodologies and Lean approaches, Universitas Telefónica.
Course in SEO: natural positioning in search engines, Universidad Central de Cataluña.
Course in UX Writing in People-centered communication, UX Mexico
Course in Basic Website measurement with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, Multiplica Academy
Course in User Research – Methods and Best PracRces, The InteracRon Design FoundaRon
Course in How to Build Chatbots, CogniRve Class
Course in Diversity and Inclusion, Acámica
Course in Harnessing the power of AI, Acámica
Course in Becoming an AI-First Product Leader, LinkedIn
Course in Design Thinking: ImplemenRng the Process, LinkedIn
Course in Interpersonal CommunicaRon, LinkedIn
Course in Leadership FoundaRons, LinkedIn
Course in Product Management: Building a Product Strategy, LinkedIn
Course in Leadership in Tech, LinkedIn
Course in Non-verbal language for leaders, LinkedIn

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