Padmavathi Kandadai Venkatesh

Padmavathi Kandadai Venkatesh has a diverse work experience in the field of user experience (UX) research and design. Padmavathi most recently served as a User Research Manager at Filestage, starting in January 2020. In this role, they were responsible for conducting user research to inform product design decisions.

Prior to Filestage, Padmavathi worked as a Guest Writer at Medium, starting in April 2020. Padmavathi contributed articles on various topics related to user experience and design.

Padmavathi also worked as a Mentor at adplist.org starting in May 2021, where they provided guidance and support to aspiring UX professionals.

Before their recent roles, Padmavathi gained valuable experience as a Freelance Product Designer at Toptal, starting in November 2019.

In their previous positions, Padmavathi held roles at Freshworks Inc. (formerly Freshdesk) and Deloitte Digital. At Freshworks Inc., they served as a Senior Product Researcher/Designer from October 2016 to December 2019. In this role, they conducted user research, analyzed product usage patterns, and proposed design solutions based on research findings.

Prior to Freshworks Inc., Padmavathi worked as a UX Consultant at Deloitte Digital from January 2016 to October 2016. Padmavathi conducted research on UI trends and mentored junior team members.

Padmavathi also has experience as a UX Consultant and Researcher at Cognizant Interactive and Cognizant Technology Solutions from June 2011 to December 2015. In this role, they executed various UX projects across multiple domains, including requirement gathering and user analysis.

Additionally, Padmavathi gained experience as a UX researcher at Credit Suisse in June 2015, where they facilitated user research sessions and provided recommendations for an inventory management app.

Overall, Padmavathi Kandadai Venkatesh has a strong background in user experience research and design, with a focus on understanding user needs and translating them into effective product solutions.

Padmavathi Kandadai Venkatesh completed their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communication from Amrita School of Engineering, where they studied from 2000 to 2011. Prior to that, they attended TVS Matric Higher Secondary School from 2004 to 2007, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

In addition to their formal education, Padmavathi has obtained two certifications. In 2008, they completed the French – Level 1 Course at Vidhushi Academy in Bengaluru. Furthermore, in August 2016, they completed The Course for Human Centered Design at IDEO.