Dr. Raman Saxena, PhD

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About me
Professor@IIIT Hyderabad and Adjunct Prof.@IIT Kanpur | Human-Centered Design, Human-Computer Interaction and Design Thinking
Education
- Saraswati Bal Mandir
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- CDG & Marketek and Jensky Institute, Cologne, Germany
  1999 - 1999
  Certificate International Management
  It was a three week Certificate program in International Management from April 9 to April 30, 1999 in Cologne , Germany
- Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft, Germany
  1998 - 1999
  Advance Program in Product Design & Development Industrial Design with emphasis on HCI & Ergonomics
  I was only recepient from India of this Scholarship (CDG) offered by the Federal Govt. of Germany the year 1998. As part of this scholarship program I attended courses and internship in various locations in Germany and Europe
- BTE/ DU
  1983 - 1987
  Electronics & Communication Engineering
- National Institute of Design
  1993 - 1996
  Master's degree - M.Des. Product /Industrial Design
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Human-Centered Design
- Harvard School of Public Health
  2013 - 2014
  PH201x Health and Society (8 Weeks Certificate Course offered by edX as MOOC) Completed with 84% grade
  The purpose of this course was to introduce students to the major social variables -- social class, race, gender, poverty, income distribution, social networks/support, community cohesion, the work and neighborhood environment, and residential segregation -- that affect population health. The course covers the theoretical underpinnings of each construct (e.g., "race" as a social category), and surveys the empirical research linking each to population health status. Methods were introduced to… Show more The purpose of this course was to introduce students to the major social variables -- social class, race, gender, poverty, income distribution, social networks/support, community cohesion, the work and neighborhood environment, and residential segregation -- that affect population health. The course covers the theoretical underpinnings of each construct (e.g., "race" as a social category), and surveys the empirical research linking each to population health status. Methods were introduced to operationalize each construct for the purposes of empirical application in epidemiologic research. Show less
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
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  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Human-Centered Design
- The University of Texas at Austin
  2013 - 2013
  Energy 101: Energy Technology and Policy (11 Weeks Certificate Course offered by edX as MOOC) Completed with 100% grade
  This was a multidisciplinary course given an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies. Topics included an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, the differences among fuels and energy technologies, energy policy levers, and the societal aspects of energy, such as culture and economics. The course also covered brief snippets of energy history and looked forward into the future. This course helped me learn the following:Understand… Show more This was a multidisciplinary course given an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies. Topics included an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, the differences among fuels and energy technologies, energy policy levers, and the societal aspects of energy, such as culture and economics. The course also covered brief snippets of energy history and looked forward into the future. This course helped me learn the following:Understand energy terminology, units, and magnitudes, such as joules, BTU and quadKnow the primary sources of energyBe able to explain the sectors of energy consumptionUnderstand how energy is connected across sectorsComprehend how energy production and conversion technologies workUnderstand how energy policy and technology affect one anotherKnow how energy needs, sources and uses have changed over timeBe aware of how energy issues and economic issues are relatedBe tuned in to emerging trends in energy issues Show less
- National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology
  1991 - 1991
  Certificate Art Appreciation
  It was 6 months Certificate Course offered as part time education on Art Appreciation.
Experience
- Siemens ltd.
  Nov 1989 - May 1993
  Design Engineer
- Network Programs
  Nov 1996 - Feb 2000
  Usability Specialist
- Human Factors International
  Feb 2000 - Dec 2000
  Project Manager
- Human Xpression
  Jan 2001 - Jun 2003
  HCI-UX & Usability Consultant
- Nokia
  Jul 2003 - Dec 2004
  Sr. Designer/Design Consultant
- CA Technologies
  Dec 2004 - Nov 2011
  Sr. Director, Design & User Experience
- USID Foundation (Universal, Sustainable, Inclusive Design for social change)
  Apr 2007 - now
  Co-Founder
  USID Foundation is a non profit forum with purpose of evangalise design for social change and also for knowledge sharing and professional development for people, students, professionals and researcher interested in Design, Innovation, Research and Technology. More information can be found at www.usidfoundation.orgSince 2007, I have successfully conceptualized and curated many events and activities including India's first 3 Days conference on Design & Innovation USID Conference since 2007, USID Gurukul since 2010 for university students representing design, technology, management and social science domains, Gurukul in School - introducing Design Thinking to School students, Design Challenges & Innovation JAMS, Research Travel - Eco-system exploration of rural India. and Delhi Design Festival. Show less
- National Institute of Design
  Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
  Member - Program Advisory Committee
- Independent Consulting
  Dec 2011 - now
  Research I Design I Innovation I Strategy - Independent Consultant
  • User Experience Design for Vehicle tracking system• UP Agriculture Board Mandis (Markets), a research projects by UP Government to study UP Agriculture markets and to suggest design solutions for a new mandi and improvement of a existing mandi in terms of intervention of technology, design, architecture, waste management and food processing. • Design of Mobile Apps for Samsung in the area of Healthcare, Social Media, Education & Learning, Gaming and Utilities etc.• Design of Mobile based time and work management app for ErgoTel Pvt. Ltd.• Design of few mobile service applications (Android and iPhone) for Mobidex360 Pvt. Ltd.• Usability Testing and design recommendations for iPad based product for financial advisers for Polaris software• UX and UI Design of SAP implementation at Fenoplast Limited • Service design for distribution of drinkable water in rural areas of India including AP, Karnataka and Rajasthan for an NGO. The project includes designing the mobile (SMS) based data collection system from various service points and also water container to be given to the people who will be using this service. (Work in Progress)• Voice Interactive System of a Telephone Service Exchange for ErgoTel Pvt. Ltd.• Mobile based sales and marketing app for Fenoplast Limited• Research and Design of a mobile application design for recharge of utilities including phone, internet, TV service, and online shopping ErgoTel Pvt. Ltd.• Design of Mobile Apps for Healthcare & Education & Learning (Android and iPhone) • Mobile based sales and marketing app • Product Design of Emergency Call Box Show less
- IIT, Kanpur
  Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
  Visiting Professor on Campus
- DLabs at the Indian School of Business
  Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
  Mentor
- Ambedkar University, Delhi - School of Design
  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
  Full Time Visiting Professor
- DELHI DESIGN FESTIVAL
  May 2017 - May 2019
  Curator
- Microskills www.microskills.org
  Apr 2019 - now
  Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO)
  Microskills is a mobile based platform offering learning, skilling and growth eco-system for the BoP and micro entrepreneurs.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  Nov 2021 - now
  Adjunct Professor - HCD/HCI/UX
- International Institute of Information Technology
  Dec 2021 - now
  Professor, Human-Centered Design/HCI/Design Thinking- SERC and PDM
Licenses & Certifications
- Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals
  University of Virginia
  Oct 2020
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- Agile Meets Design Thinking
  University of Virginia Darden School of Business - 4 Weeks Online - Coursera
  Oct 2020
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- Agile Analytics
  University of Virginia Darden School of Business - 4 Week Online - Coursera
  Sept 2020
  View certificate
- Digital Product Management:Modern Fundamentals
  University of Virginia Darden School of Business - 4 Weeks Online - Coursera
  Oct 2020
  View certificate
- Client Needs and Software Requirements
  University of Alberta - 4 Week online - Coursera
  Sept 2020
  View certificate
- Introduction to Software Product Management
  University of Alberta, Canada - 4 Week Online - Coursera
  Sept 2020
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- Software Processes and Agile Practice
  University of Alberta, Canada- 4 Week Online - Coursera
  Sept 2020
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Volunteer Experience
- Programme Volunteer
  Issued by Times Eye Research Foundation on Jan 1985
  Associated with Dr. Raman Saxena, PhD
- Volunteer- All India Publicity Coordinator & Coordinator of North East Chapter
  Issued by SPIC MACAY - Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music & Culture Amongst Youth on May 1987
  Associated with Dr. Raman Saxena, PhD