Akshay Keerti

Akshay Keerti

Software Engineer Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Product Designer | Creating impactful products with a user-centric approach

  • Education

    • Jain International Residential School

      2016 - 2018
      High School Diploma IB B

      Activities and Societies: MUN, JIRSMUN IB Diploma

    • University of Essex

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Games and Programming Skills First class honors
    • GEMS Education

      2004 - 2016
      Secondary School Academic 10
    • Mento Design Academy

      2023 - 2023

      Activities and Societies: UX Research - Planning, Building a User Panel, Interviewing, Synthesising, Tree Testing, Concept Testing, and Usability Testing Interaction Design - User Stories, Scenarios, Flows, Wireframes, and Prototypes Visual Design - Stylesheets, Color Palettes, Typography, Composition, and Accessibility Mento Design Academy is a flexible, six months long program designed to accelerate one’s transition to a career in UX, UI, or Product Design.Through weekly mentorship sessions with highly skilled designers and a carefully crafted curriculum to cover all critical competencies of Digital Product Design, this program prepares students for the real-life scenarios that a Product Designer might encounter in the field.

  • Experience

    • Ericsson

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
      Software Engineer Intern

      Assisted and worked on a project using python to automatically categorise comments based on customer needs.Analyzed and focused the product design around customer satisfaction, making it a priority.Followed the lean startup approach, including the creation of a minimum viable product and rapid iterations.

    • University of Essex

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2021
      Student Representative

      Interacted with over 1000 university prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.Led 2 campus tours every month for prospective students, showcasing features on campus.Mentored 20 students to establish a user-friendly and engaging campus life by introducing them to various campus events and activities.

    • Triway-Technologies LLC

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
      UI/UX Designer

      As a UI/UX Designer, I worked with a team of developers to understand customer requirements and define the features of our product. I designed wireframes for a face recognition application that was able to identify body temperatures. I also produced a pitch video that highlighted the product and services provided by our company.

    • Fasthosts

      Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
      Technical Consultant

      Experienced in analysing client business processes providing me the skill to research and adopt new technologies by understanding the unique requirements of their users. Experienced in planning computer systems using information engineering and structured analysis providing me the skill to design and implement efficient and effective solutions for the users.

    • Triway-Technologies LLC

      Dec 2022 - Apr 2024
      Product Designer

      Working in a design team of 4 in taking a concept idea to final designs. Validated concept based on research and analysis and created wireframes, prototypes, and final designs using material design system. Conducted user testing to iterate on designs and improve usability.

    • UniHawk Global

      May 2023 - May 2024
      Design and Marketing Manager
    • Coforge

      May 2024 - now
      Senior UI/UX Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akshay Keerti
      Vice Chair of MUN Jain International Residential school Jan 2018 Vice chair of Model United Nations one of the major event taking place across the world!
    • Awarded to Akshay Keerti
      Best Delegate Award Havard Business School Aug 2017 Awarded the Best Delegate @ Havard Model Congress held @ Dubai
    • Awarded to Akshay Keerti
      Adobe Maya Adobe May 2017 Completed a course in using Adobe maya which is one of the leading programs used in the game development industry! Was able to gain a lot of experience which enhanced my skills even further!