Smita Mohith

Experience

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  Aptech

  Jun 1997 - Jun 1998

  Teaching Faculty

  I'm passionate about teaching and to kindle young minds to help them meet their true potential. I have an ability to reach out to student and cultivate an interest in education thus make learning an easy and enjoyable process. I arranged various seminars, field trips and events to foster a culture of openness that gave room for individual's to explore possibilities. I was responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the institutes requirements. I also counselled students and provided recommendations on their career based on individual's interest and potential. Show less

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  NIIT

  Jul 1998 - Feb 1999

  Center Manager

  I collaborated with the teaching faculty members to design courses & syllabus that evoked creativity and courage to explore the possibilities beyond the limitations.I taught, mentored and counselled students to chalk out goals and plan their careers. I was also responsible for the administration of the Center and ensure that everything is operating efficiently.

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  Vidya Online Pvt. Ltd.

  Oct 1999 - Mar 2001

  UI Developer

  I specialise in building the front end of a website which encompasses everything that a client, or user, sees and interacts on the screen. Focus was to create a rich and interactive experience with unique and aesthetically pleasing layouts using HTML & CSS programming languages.I interfaced with customers to understand the requirements and effectively translated them into GUIs; And supervised a team of UI & Back-end developers to implement the screens. I also oversaw the hosting of the website and regular upkeep through constant performance & content updates. Show less

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  Laksh Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

  May 2001 - May 2005

  Managing Director

  I was responsible for directing the activities of departments within the organisation. I managed employees and ensured all business goals and objectives are reached.My primary responsibilities were:- Work with the customers to understand the requirements- Direct the activities and productivity of the entire organisation- Work with other Directors to sustain and grow service offerings- Participate in strategic planning- Represent the organisation to the public, key stakeholders and business partner- Create schedules & delegate duties- Hire, terminate, and train staff- Help create budgets and track expenditures- Create presentations for meetings Show less

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  Pure IT Usability Research

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2011

  User Experience Designer

  I have often been in roles of a researcher and as a designer, facilitating and contributing to the organisation's growth and success from its initiation. I have provided consultation to the sales team for strengthening the UX business pitch to the customers and lend a hand in evaluating products to identify gaps and touchpoints that can be enhanced to deliver an exemplary user experience.Some of the responsibilities I carried out were:- Analyse existing systems and understand the needs- Conduct research on usability and customer experience- Create designs that align to the user needs- Prepare mockups, prototypes, wireframes and interaction diagrams- Oversee and contribute to the development of the screens- Conduct testing to validate that the developed functionality is in accordance with the scope- Present solutions, ideas and recommendations Show less

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  Extentia Information Technology

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Senior Usability Analyst

  My unique ability to think creatively coupled with technical acumen gives me an edge to think out of the box and to understand the human psyche. I have carried out responsibilities of a business analyst to analyse existing systems and understand new needs of the business/audience; and a researcher striving to understand audience needs better and improve the existing systems.Based on the expertise, gathered insights and industry trends, I designed hi & low fidelity wireframes (paper sketches & mockups) to convey the design concepts and build quick prototypes to articulate ideas, promote usability and persuade audiences. I have a thorough understanding of user interface design to deliver technically feasible designs and collaborated with cross-functional teams to oversee & contribute in the development life cycles.Provided expert opinion in design review sessions and supervised visual design teams to adhere to the usability standards. Show less

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  Harbinger Group

  Aug 2012 - May 2018

  Sr. Manager User Experience

  I played a pivotal role in evangelising UX in the organisation thru workshops, knowledge sharing sessions and establish definite design processes to enable seamless interaction within the team and with other departments.I provided valuable insights for redesign of one of our eLearning products; saw the relationships and gaps that the customer would and connected the dots between the efforts. I oversaw the development sprints and provided consultation through carefully crafted digital journeys creating an engaging user experience for our customers.I proactively contributed in pre-sales, upselling activities along with active involvements in prospects calls. Worked in variety of domains like Health Care, HR Tech, Benefits, eLearning. Collaborated with business, development and design team to achieve the expected UX in application. I worked with human resources to staff right talent including on-boarding, mentoring and providing career development planning. I have demonstrated ability to lead and develop the department and its members through consciously creating a design culture that is consistent with overall organisation's values and principles. I provided direction to the team, delegate responsibility and provide regular feedback on goals. Show less

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  Harbinger Group

  Aug 2018 - now

  Sr. UX Architect (Experience Design CoE Head)

  As Senior UX Architect at Harbinger Group, I lead the Experience Design Center of Excellence, ensuring top-notch project quality and support for AI-driven concepts. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I conduct user research, shape information architecture, and drive prototyping and design phases. My role extends globally, conducting discovery phases abroad and offering invaluable insights for product enhancements in diverse sectors like HRTech, LearnTech, and HealthTech.