
Timeline
About me
Product Designer @Upgrade, Inc. | M.S HCI @UCSC | Fintech
Education

Savitribai phule pune university
2016 - 2019Bachelor of engineering - be information technology cgpa 9.05
University of california, santa cruz
2022 - 2023Masters human computer interaction gpa 4.0
Experience

Ltimindtree
Sept 2019 - Aug 2022Ux designer- Spearheaded end-to-end requirements from conception till release, and post-release validation, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement for Citibank cybersecurity application.- Created visual mockups, sitemaps for SaaS applications and developed them with HTML, CSS, and Angular.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand product strategy, identify customer needs to develop creative solutions and cohesive UI elements for mass-market web interface with accessibility standards for a 1000+ customer base.- Hands-on experience and knowledge working in an agile environment, proficient in using Jira for project management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results in a fast-paced setting with enthusiasm, professionalism, positive attitude. Show less

University of california, santa cruz
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023Teaching assistant, ux design mentor- Mentored over 150 students in UX design principles, guidelines, and agile methodology for android, iOS, and web digital products for industry-sponsored projects.- Assisting with technical issues, UX fundamentals, visual design, style guide.- Collaborating and communicating with students, industry sponsors, and Professors for smooth project progress.

Nvidia
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023Product designerM.S. HCI Capstone- Created wireframes and interactive prototypes for an AI-powered internal workplace support chatbot, proposing 8 new features through iterative designs informed by user research, stakeholder input, and UI best practices.- Collaborated with product managers, UX researchers, and engineers to identify user pain points and translate them into high-fidelity mockups.- Leveraged tools like Figma, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite to develop personas, user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes, while defining information architecture to uncover feature enhancement opportunities. Show less

Upgrade, inc.
Dec 2023 - nowProduct designer- At Upgrade, a fintech unicorn revolutionizing consumer credit with over $31 billion in access, I lead the design for the innovative Upgrade Card recognized as the fastest-growing credit card in America for two consecutive years.- I focus on creating intuitive, user-centered experiences that simplify complex financial processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive and impactful solutions. - My design work is informed by data and user insights, helping to align business goals with user satisfaction, while ensuring consistency in Upgrade’s brand identity across digital platforms. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Become a ux designer from scratch
Interaction design foundation (ixdf)Mar 2022 - View certificate

Hands-on with design systems
LinkedinSept 2023 - View certificate

Ux foundations: style guides and design systems
LinkedinMay 2023 
Oracle certified associate, java se 8 programmer
OracleAug 2020- View certificate
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Human-computer interaction - hci
Interaction design foundation (ixdf)Mar 2022 - View certificate

Certified scrummaster (csm)
Scrum allianceNov 2020 - View certificate
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Distinguished recognition award
International society of service innovation professionals (issip)Apr 2024 - View certificate

Designing accessible components in figma
LinkedinMay 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Shivani BirajdarDistinguished Recognition International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP) Apr 2024 Received Distinguished Recognition for the Project: NVAssist - AI Workplace Assistant NVAssist is a centralized platform that integrates with various enterprise workplace tools, creating a comprehensive ecosystem and allowing users to access workplace tools within a single interface. It goes beyond conventional AI chatbots that merely respond to questions. It introduces the concept of the AI chatbot as a task collaborator, actively assisting users with daily workplace tasks rather than… Show more Received Distinguished Recognition for the Project: NVAssist - AI Workplace Assistant NVAssist is a centralized platform that integrates with various enterprise workplace tools, creating a comprehensive ecosystem and allowing users to access workplace tools within a single interface. It goes beyond conventional AI chatbots that merely respond to questions. It introduces the concept of the AI chatbot as a task collaborator, actively assisting users with daily workplace tasks rather than just providing information. This centralization reduces the need for users to navigate and switch between multiple applications, offering a unified and streamlined experience. It also focuses on UX design improvements to enhance user trust, suggesting an impact on innovation methodologies related to user interface (UI) and experience (UX) design that prioritize trustworthiness in AI-driven interfaces, not only in the workplace but across various applications. It has the potential to influence technological literacy, work-life balance, job dynamics, contributing to societal dialogue on the role of AI in shaping the future of work. Show less
- Awarded to Shivani BirajdarOutperformer Award L&T Infotech Sep 2021
- Awarded to Shivani BirajdarRecognition Award L&T Infotech Aug 2020
- Awarded to Shivani BirajdarBest Innovative Idea QCFAI Project Competition Aug 2019 Introducing a solution for guiding the users accurately to their destination in an unfamiliar indoor environment which will work on devices like smartphones, tablets based on Android, overcoming the limitations of paper-based indoor guides and global positioning systems.
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- maMarathi
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