The portfolio was last updated on May 2021. Contact me to know about my current work.
I am a User Experience Designer based in NYC, USA. I specialize in User-centered design, research, agile development, problem solving and visual development. In my free time, I mentor aspiring UX Professionals.
4+ Years Of Work Experience | Currently working at Google | Previously Worked At VMware, Cincom Systems, Wipro, Infosys
Focusing on the interaction between real human users (like you and me) and everyday products while also making a solid business case for the ROI
Designing the entire process of acquiring and integrating the product, including branding, design, usability, and function
Taking design thinking as a mindset rather than a process to holistically approach to solving problems
The combined experience of being a developer and a designer gives me the ability to contribute to the entire product lifecycle
During his time as a UX intern at Cincom, Shivam worked with me on a highly complex, technical application, and I was glad to have him on my team. He is a quick learner with strong critical thinking abilities, an eye for good design, and an impressive skillset. He is unafraid to speak up with thoughtful questions and comfortable giving and receiving constructive criticism. I would definitely recommend his services.
Kate Ball
I met Shivam as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Human-Centered Computing, teaching an undergraduate course, “Introduction to Informatics Research.” He was my graduate teaching assistant for the course. Shivam was an excellent teaching partner. He was knowledgeable about the subject matter, attentive to student needs, and a great collaborator. I enjoyed working with him throughout his two years as a graduate assistant. I know that he will successfully apply his knowledge about informatics research as a UX professional.
Harry Tunnell
Shivam worked diligently to track down technical issues that were encountered during development. He did this methodically and provided thoughtful and complete research of issues, including providing direction on technical and U/X issues encountered. Shivam also showed a well-developed work ethic. He drove the team to meet its deadlines and helped keep the team on track during the challenge. This was done by pushing where needed, working late on nights and weekends to try and figure out some of the more technical challenges. Based on my experience with Shivam, I would strongly recommend him for a position in the User Experience space.
Leon Ravenna
Shivam and I worked together throughout the entire course of his HCI graduate studies. He was a student in my 500-level “IoT Design and Business Innovation” course. He also participated in a community design challenge addressing food insecurity sponsored by the mayor of Indianapolis and partnered in an agtech open-innovation project sponsored by AgriNovus; an Indiana-based business development initiative focused on agbioscience. Across the board, Shivam brought a mastery of human-centered design methodologies along with a terrific work ethic and team spirit to creatively solve such a diverse set of design, business, and community challenges.
Lou Lenzi
Shivam was one person I could go to for getting the work done, though he was not working directly in my team. Shivam makes an excellent team player with his go-getter attitude and sound technical knowledge of his domain. He is passionate about his work and enjoys it thoroughly. Shivam has excellent communication skills, which makes him an asset to a team. All in all, he is one person that any manager would want to have in their team.
Yogesh Sharma
One of the most sharp-minded, dedicated, well-behaved, and intelligent people I have worked with. Shivam has always been keen to learn new technologies while also grasping things fast. He has an excellent command of the technology once he starts working on them. Innovative thinking and efficiency in an organized manner make Shivam outstanding. His remarkable speaking skills, hard-working ability makes him a team player. Shivam possesses good business analytics skills and better ideas to implement business requirements.
Nikhil Kumar
I met Shivam through a coincidence, but I feel lucky that I got to learn and grow in the UX field through his guidance. What fascinated me the most about him was the professionalism and determination with which Shivam takes on his role of being a mentor and contributes significantly to ensure that I progressed and was successful in my endeavors. His personality, leadership, and research enrich the work process with joy and ease and open the space for innovative solutions.
Ipek Moosheimer
Shivam has been incredibly supportive and helpful not only as a mentor but also as a friend, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure my projects turn out as good as could be. Every bit of feedback I’ve received from him has been straightforward, constructive and has pushed me to think critically and outside the box. We’ve become such close over time that he’s like an older brother to me now, and I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s taught me!
Irene Bou
Shivam is a friendly, helpful, and very kind person. He helped me gain insights into the field of UX and learn more about the HCI design programs. He mentored me to take the proper steps in my career path. Shivam’s passion for UX is incredible and has been evident through how he guided and encouraged me to learn more. He is generous in sharing his knowledge and experiences with others and is always willing to help.
Shaunak Bhanarkar
I reached out to Shivam for advice on getting into the UX program at my university. He went above and beyond in providing valuable insights and feedback on my projects and portfolio. He offers a unique, creative, and innovative perspective for developing design decisions and solutions. He is knowledgeable and passionate about his field, which shines through his experience and his design work. Our conversation influenced my decision to pursue a career in UX. Aside from his design work, Shivam is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential and finding success doing what they enjoy.
Ashley Nguyen
I connected with Shivam through LinkedIn when I was confused about pursuing Masters’ in HCI at IUPUI. Shivam was very humble and helped me realize that I need more clarity about why I want to pursue a degree in this field. He was very approachable and kind and helped me connect with other people. He took the time to help me gain more confidence, and clarity about my dreams and aspirations for getting into the UX field is commendable. He also informed me about relevant courses to take to gain more insight into the UX field. Overall, it was a great learning experience!
Apoorva Nagesh
Deciding to pursue MS in the US, I was overwhelmed with uncertainties once the university approved my application. To find answers to numerous questions that I had, I started contacting current students & alumni of the university. Shivam was one such person who helped me out regarding a plethora of questions, all while mentioning intricate details about certain things that truly helped me gain insights about certain unknown factors. He shared his perspective on various things and a few extra pointers that could’ve been easily overlooked otherwise! All in all, my interaction with Shivam was genuinely knowledgeable and helpful!
Sagar Mhatre
As a prospective student at IUPUI, and to get more insights about the University and the HCI program, I reached out to Shivam through LinkedIn. He has been a very kind and helpful person who promptly responded and was ready to have a telephonic conversation to answer all my questions and share his experiences. He went beyond expectations to sportingly help me with every aspect possible for making an informed decision. Interacting with Shivam about the HCI degree and overall UX career has been a wonderful learning experience.
Kripa Kundaliya
I came across Shivam’s profile on Linkedin and connected with him to clear all my uncertainties related to the HCI curriculum at IUPUI, Student life at IUPUI, the apartments, and other UX-related queries. He surprisingly responded very quickly. Shivam shared all of his experiences as an international student at IUPUI and gave very detailed replies to all of my questions considering all possibilities, which helped me look into every situation before taking any firm decision. Overall my conversation with Shivam relaxed and provided me with tons of helpful information for my start at IUPUI.
Puja Mahtani
Knowing that entering UI/UX world without any faculty or mentor guidance is a bit of an intimidating phase, I was afraid to approach any random young professionals to clear my queries. Shivam was the first to reply to my LinkedIn Message, and I was surprised by his quick response. He resolved all my questions, whether related to UI/UX Field, universities for opting masters, job opportunities, his own experience, or providing valuable feedback for my resume and portfolio. This definitely shows his passion for the field and how he goes out of the way by spending time with aspiring designers and helping them clear obstacles from their path, and I am delighted that I was one of them.
Rudra Barad
I came across Shivam’s profile on Linkedin and connected with him to clear all my uncertainties related to the HCI curriculum at IUPUI, Student life at IUPUI, the apartments, and other UX-related queries. He surprisingly responded very quickly. Shivam shared all of his experiences as an international student at IUPUI and gave very detailed replies to all of my questions considering all possibilities, which helped me look into every situation before taking any firm decision. Overall my conversation with Shivam relaxed and provided me with tons of helpful information for my start at IUPUI.
Salonee Nadkari
I reached out to Shivam with some doubts regarding my portfolio and guidance as a new HCI graduate student. He was kind enough to give me ample time to resolve my doubts. Some of the advice he gave me regarding the portfolio was so simple yet profound. I can tell that he has immense knowledge of user experience and practical decision-making and prioritizing what matters. He has a way of looking at stuff from different perspectives, which is gold. Thanks!
Akash Rode
I came across Shivam’s profile on Linkedin and connected with him to clear all my uncertainties related to the HCI curriculum at IUPUI, Student life at IUPUI, the apartments, and other UX-related queries. He surprisingly responded very quickly. Shivam shared all of his experiences as an international student at IUPUI and gave very detailed replies to all of my questions considering all possibilities, which helped me look into every situation before taking any firm decision. Overall my conversation with Shivam relaxed and provided me with tons of helpful information for my start at IUPUI.
Radhika Bhoj
Entering the design field in India, there is so much uncertainty and lack of information one has to cope with. As a newbie, trying to find mentors and the proper guidance was not an easy task. Shivam was the most enthusiastic, and he seemed to have the energy to want to guide a newbie into the field. Within a few hours, we got on a call, and it was one I wish I had recorded!
Shivam spoke to me about his experiences as a designer and what I should do and avoid as a fresher. He guided me towards pointers that I should keep in mind when pursuing my graduate study and how to build a portfolio that can stand out! Of all the designers I have had the opportunity to speak to, speaking to Shivam felt the most real and comfortable!
Yukta Karkera
It’s an arduous journey in itself to start with master’s preparations, with so many factors to take into consideration. It was a bit overwhelming at the start, I had a very vague idea about this, so I started reaching out to people on LinkedIn. Shivam was one of the first people willing to have a conversation, which is a morale booster. The advice I got was very earnest and to the point. Many questions I haven’t even thought of were answered, which helped me significantly organize the application mess into a structured path. Talking with him gave me a direction to start and the confidence to reach out to people ahead to make the process worth the effort. Thank you Shivam, your insights about universities and HCI added value to my decision process.
Nishad Patne
I’m always looking to work with my team to discover and implement the most effective approach to solve the problem at hand. I know this is a bit of a cliché, but I’m very dedicated to seeing tasks to completion. At my last review for a design challenge, this was something my mentor took note of and praised me for. During one of my jobs, we needed to increase the team size due to workload but had to showcase the requirement to the clients. I shared the issue with my team and had everyone brainstorm ideas for a follow-up meeting a week later. We came up with a great idea that enabled us to increase the team size from 25 to 55.
Currently, I am based in New York City, New York, USA. The timezone followed here is Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Yes. I’m more than happy to make the move for the right opportunity.
I am open to working in any of the following roles: User Experience (UX) Designer, UX Strategist, UX Engineer, UX Researcher, Product Designer, User Interface (UI) Designer and Developer, UI/UX Architect.
I am on my Stem OPT visa that provides work authorization permitted by the USCIS to get practical training to complement our learnings from school. The work authorization makes me eligible to work in the US without sponsorship till June 2024 with a possible extension through H1B visa sponsorship.
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