Lakshmikanth Raja K

LAKSHMIKANTH RAJA K VISAKHAPATNAM , ANDHRA PRADESH , INDIA PHONE - EXPERIENCE EMAIL- WEBSITE www.behance.net/laksh..nthraja SOCIALS klkraja (LinkedIn) lakshmikanthraja (Skype) ELIPTICO IT SOLUTIONS - AN ISPACE INC COMPANY Hyderabad // Senior Engineer - UX 03/2016 – 04/2018 Provided Web/Mobile/Tablet UX and IA design solutions for diverse industry client accounts including Fortune 1000 companies. Developed workflows and wireframes to effectively communicate interaction and design concepts Performed qualitative and quantitative research to uncover user needs, perceptions, and preferences Presented design concepts and deliverables to stakeholders and product team members Produced wireframes, mockups, and UI/UX art assets Collaborated with Design, Engineering, CS, QA, and other cross-functional teams GAIAN IT SOLUTIONS Hyderabad // Consultant - UX Designer 07/2017 – 05/2018 Developed and maintained user-interface specifications and design patterns Developed web applications that brought exceptional user experience Produced wireframes, mockups, and UI/UX art assets Incorporated usability testing feedback GEAZY TECHNOLOGIES Chennai // UX/UI Consultant 02/2012 – 03/2016 Created UI/UX catering to the client Designed web UI/UX for mobile devices Developed and maintained user-interface specifications and design patterns Presented design concepts and deliverables to stakeholders and product team members Built strong internal working relationships FREELANCER Visakhapatna // Consultant UX/UI/Visual Design 03/2011 – present Analyzed marketing and user experience challenges and create on-brand design solutions that met measurable business goals and requirements Bridged the design and production processes in order to deliver flawless output for our clients Collaborated with cross-functional design, development, and business teams to ensure all aspects of user experience have been thought through and optimized Developed creative concepts and implementations that are consistently on target with brand objectives Interacted with Creative Directors, Account Leads, Art Directors and Copywriters to develop creative concepts and assist in the execution of ideas through design Led brainstorming sessions and design reviews Used diverse inputs to identify and define exciting new concepts, opportunities, and customer problems IN D IG E N IU S S O L U TIO N S Hyderabad // Co-founder 05/2005 – 02/2011 Bootstrapped and built a web+mobile development team Identified business development opportunities Managed systems and processes Applied innovative marketing and advertising strategies to increase customer acquisition, penetration and revenue. Managed and developed relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Attended industry functions, such as association events and conferences Lead the team as Design leader and implemented usability strategies internally as well as among the client organisations EDUCATION ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY B.Tech (Computer Science) 2001 – 2005 SKILLS UX & UI Design Prototyping Visual Design Branding and Brand Guidelines Business Consulting Customer Interaction SUMMARY Served more than 100 global organisations and built products for them Clear understanding of usability in business context and practical application A diverse experienced professional with design and entrepreneurship skills More than 13 years of experience - out of which, 6 years as an entrepreneur and design lead Ability to handle accounts/clients individually Can work as an individual contributor and as an excellent team player as and when required Has mentored many start-ups and individuals - was on board as mentor for CIIE - IIM, Ahmedabad in 2010 PORTFOLIO https://www.behance.net/lakshmikanthraja