Jai Dandekar

Jai Dandekar is an experienced UX professional currently serving as the UX Director at PayPal, where responsibilities include managing the Platforms Experience Design team and supporting various sectors such as Customer Support and AI. Previous roles at PayPal include Senior UX Manager and UX Manager, focusing on customer success platforms and support design teams. Jai has experience as Adjunct Faculty at The University of Texas at Austin, teaching a course on portfolio critique. Prior to PayPal, Jai held positions such as Principal Designer at Visa, Senior Interaction Designer at frog, and Senior User Experience Designer at eBay, contributing to innovative projects across different platforms. Educational background includes an MFA in Media Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a BS in Graphic Design and Marketing from California State University-Sacramento.