As a User Experience Designer with a strong background in Software Engineering, I can work with humans and computers with the same level of passion and expertise. I can collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively and communicate between user research, design and engineering. I have the superpower to creatively problem solve, design and build solutions with user feedback, while keeping strategic business goals and technical constraints in mind. Some of my strengths are..⚖️ I possess a blend of technical proficiency and human-centered design🖥 I stay creative while keeping usability, feasibility & business needs in mind🗒 I take charge, stay organized and bring new perspectives💙 I can collaborate cross-functionally and make a genuine effort to connect with people📖 I can tell compelling and captivating stories through my experience in creative writing 🎬 I can make sense of user needs and turn them into actionable insights✏️ I can communicate concepts visually through sketches💪 When presented with complex problems, I do not give upThe first step in my design thinking process is to use a mix of traditional (directed storytelling, surveys) and creative research techniques (participatory activities/games) to empathize with my user group holistically. I then employ information architecture to make sense and organize research data into an interconnected system. With rapid prototyping and wire framing, I always seek opportunities to collaborate cross functionally with Product Managers, Designers, Researchers and Engineers to create the solution that works best end-to-end.I am a quick and enthusiastic learner, with a penchant to work on technology that creates social impact, to empower people to do what they do best. I bring my leadership, creative problem-solving skills and excitement to any team that I am part of. I love teaching and mentorship, through my prior role as a volunteer at Girls Who Code and other code camps for students. I weave stories and nonfiction pieces for my blog and formerly wrote mental health-centric articles for my college newspaper.Check out my work here: https://www.archanaramakrishnan.com/When I'm not working on UX strategies and expressing my ideas on Figma, I'm either making art, writing poetry, at a Zumba class or at the park to soak up some sunshine!