Chennai Marina beach as seen from the lighthouse.

The tennis fan in me - U.S. Open 2011, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Nothing can beat the experience of watching a game at the Big House with friends. #GoBlue!

I'm based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

I've lived and worked in Toronto, San Francisco Bay Area, Michigan, Chennai and Bangalore.

I dabbled in online marketing before discovering my interest in User Experience Design. I decided to pursue a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Michigan.

I like to unwind by playing badminton, watching movies, travelling, cooking and going on long, meditative walks.

My current favourite pastime is playing with my 2-year old son.

EDUCATION

My educational background is the unique confluence of design, business and engineering.

I have a Master of Science in Information (MSI) degree specializing in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and an M. B. A. in Marketing at Hofstra University, NY.

I did my Bachelors in Engineering (B. E.), specializing in Electronics and Communication is from Anna University, Chennai

CERTIFICATION

I’m a HFI Certified Usability Analyst (CUA).

The certification demonstrates proficiency in:

User-Centered Analysis and Conceptual Design
Science and Art of effective Web and Application Design
Practical Usability Testing
Putting Research into Practice

ACCOLADES

My team was one of the 12 semi-finalists chosen to present at the 2015 CHI Student Design Competition held at Korea from among the 70 teams that competed from around the world. Read about our CHI project Minowe.

I was inducted as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for being among the top 10% of graduating students at the University of Michigan.

I was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at Hofstra University. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition given to a business student.