Saravanan Raju

Experience

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  Inndsoft, SSI Limited

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2000

  Multimedia Programmer
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  Broadgate Technical Services India

  Jul 2000 - Sept 2005

  Project Leader - Multimedia
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  HCL Technologies

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2008

  Lead - Interface Designer

  My role involves understanding UX design processes, software development principles, and requirements-gathering methodologies. I perform heuristic analysis, design and develop wireframes for web applications, and create proof of concepts.•Communicate conceptual ideas and wireframe designs, along with the design rationale, both verbally and through documentation.•Develop pen-and-paper prototypes and create prototypes using various basic tools for wireframing.•Proper versioning of deliverables, maintaining all project documents, and tracking and documenting all comments from clients and stakeholders.•Report and track tasks/deliverables with date/version/nomenclature wise.•Conducts knowledge transfer sessions for new joiners in the project team.•Led a team of user experience designers, resolves issues, and manages employee discipline.•Plays a key role in recruitment and campus drives.•Ensures all deliverables are reviewed by the Team Lead and peers. Show less

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  Cognizant Technology Solutions

  Sept 2008 - now

  Lead Experience Strategist

  I am instrumental in crafting and providing the user experience across multiple digital and physical interactions. •Define and drive the overall customer experience strategy in alignment with the organization's vision and goals.•Integrate UX strategy into the product development lifecycle from inception to delivery.•Lead the development of a unified user experience framework across digital solutions.•Identify new business opportunities and provide UX Strategy/Roadmap, Solution Definition, and Client presentations.•Oversee projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Perform project scoping, resource allocation, and timeline management.•Align UX efforts with business objectives and technical constraints to deliver innovative solutions.•Conduct UX audits to identify areas for improvement.•Lead design and prototyping of user interfaces using tools like Figma, XD, Sketch, Axure, and more.•Ensure designs are user-centered, accessible, and comply with industry standards and best practices.•Conduct design research, usability testing, and portfolio analysis to gather insights and inform design decisions.•Perform gap analysis, before/after analysis, and business value projections to measure impact.•Collaborate with researchers and analysts to interpret user feedback and data.•Work closely with stakeholders, researchers, business analysts, design & content partners, development & testing teams.•Run design thinking workshops, present ideas, and foster co-creation among diverse teams.•Ensure that design systems, conceptualization, and validation processes are followed rigorously.•Ensure user experiences are designed with accessibility, scalability, ease of maintenance, and technological realities in mind.•Stay updated with trends and best practices in UX design, accessibility, and technology.•Mentor and guide junior UX designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Show less