Meera Bhandare

Meera Bhandare is an experienced Product Designer currently leading design initiatives for Yext’s digital presence platform, particularly focusing on Yext Social, an AI-first solution aimed at enhancing connections between enterprise brands and local audiences. Prior to this, Meera spent five years at DataStax, enhancing the developer experience for the Astra DB product, with an emphasis on vector-enabled cloud technology. Early career experiences include a role as Associate Product Designer and Product Design Intern at Dribba, where Meera developed mobile-friendly user flows, and a Product Management Internship at Esgyn Corporation, contributing to IoT platform features and digital marketing assets. Meera holds a Master of Science in Integrated Design & Media from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Computer Information Systems with a focus on Application Development from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.