RAJESHANAND SESHAN
Chennai
Summary
Highly experienced UX Architect with a proven track record of leading user-centered design for web and mobile applications, successfully delivering projects for top-tier clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Viacom, CISCO, and Abbott. Specializes in creating responsive, accessible, and high-impact designs, with expertise in wireframing, prototyping, HTML, CSS, Angular, and web accessibility standards. Known for driving UX design as a core part of development, focusing on optimizing user experience across devices and incorporating usability testing and feedback for continuous improvement. Currently leading UX innovation at SLK Software, excelling at managing end-to-end project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering best-in-class solutions with cross-functional teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architect (UX)
SLK Software
12.2020 - Current
- At SLK Software, provided UX/UI consulting for major clients including CNA, Emersion, and VOYA Insurance. Led the modernization of legacy systems originally built in VBScript by creating over 50 wireframes and establishing a design system, which supported the development of consistent and scalable UI components. Successfully facilitated the migration to technologies such as React, AI integrations, JSON, APIs, and a SQL backend, enhancing system performance and user engagement.
Conducted usability and accessibility testing, resulting in a 30% improvement in user satisfaction scores and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Managed and mentored a UX/UI team of 8 designers, driving collaboration and innovation throughout the project lifecycle. This leadership transformed outdated systems into scalable, user-friendly applications, increasing functionality and inclusivity.
Sr. Business Analyst/Consultant
Zensar Technologies
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Consultant and Business Analyst for Cisco (USA and India)
- Led UX/UI teams, created over 75 wireframes, and established design systems to enhance design consistency and responsiveness.
- Managed multiple projects, delivering more than 10 design systems and prototypes on schedule.
- Advised clients on project requirements, technology, and processes, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.
- Planned and executed UX roadmaps, translating concepts into user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, increasing design efficiency by 30%.
Identified design challenges, conducted user testing, and implemented improvements, resulting in a 25% boost in user engagement and usability. - Facilitated product vision through research, sketching, and prototyping, ensuring consistency and technical feasibility across over 15 modules and product releases.
- Modernized 8 outdated systems into scalable, user-friendly applications, enhancing functionality and inclusivity for over 50,000 users.
Technical Lead
HCL Technologies
12.2010 - 11.2017
- Technical Lead - HCL Technologies, Chennai, India
- Analyzed and understood project requirements, providing technical input and advice on implementation strategies for 15+ major projects.
- Implemented designs based on specifications, achieving a 20% increase in design accuracy and project alignment.
- Conducted peer and supervisory reviews of application code, improving code quality and reducing bugs by 25%.
- Created over 50 prototypes and wireframes for web and mobile applications, enhancing design clarity and usability.
- Directed the visual appearance of all new features and enhancements, contributing to a 30% improvement in user satisfaction scores.
- Spearheaded UI refactoring initiatives, leading to a 40% increase in user engagement and interface intuitiveness.
- Acted as a user advocate during development, performing usability testing and expert reviews on 10+ early-stage designs, resulting in a 20% reduction in usability issues.
- Developed wireframes, behavioral specifications, personas, empathy maps, scenario designs, and storyboards for product development, streamlining the design process and improving project delivery time by 15%.
- Participated in design review sessions, securing consensus and approvals on designs and documentation from project teams, resulting in 100% on-time project delivery.
- Architected and developed 25+ webpages and newsletters for Viacom Networks and their brand teams, enhancing communication and engagement.
- Supported UX design for web applications across two international regions (United Kingdom and United States), reaching over 100,000 users and ensuring global usability standards.
- Tested webpages and newsletters for cross-browser compatibility, improving accessibility and user experience across 10+ major browsers.
- Utilized Jira for tracking, creating, reporting, and monitoring work through KANBAN, optimizing project management and increasing workflow efficiency by 20%.
Assistant Manager (Web Designing)
Sify Technologies
04.2005 - 12.2010
- Assistant Manager, Web Designing Team - SIFY Technologies
Led the Creative team in delivering high-quality web solutions for over 30 clients, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate and a 15% increase in repeat business.
Conducted client meetings to gather requirements and developed over 40 sample websites, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the process.
Researched and optimized user journeys, and conducted functionality and usability tests, resulting in a 20% improvement in conversion rates across multiple client sites.
Integrated the latest design trends and technology advancements, contributing to a 30% increase in website performance and user engagement.
Advised clients on SEO strategies, leading to a 25% boost in organic search traffic for more than 10 client websites.
Designed over 50 custom graphics and logos, enhancing brand identity and visual appeal, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement.
Performed digital retouching and image editing for over 100 assets, improving visual quality across client projects.
Provided training and post-project support, leading to a 20% improvement in client self-sufficiency and long-term satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Web Programming
National Institute of Business Management
Trivandrum - Kerala02.2019
Bachelor-Program - Information Technology
Institute of Management & Technical Studies
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India11.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
NIIT
Chennai, India01.2000
Post Graduate Degree - English Literature of Arts
Annamalai University
Chennai, India12.2007
Diploma - Computer Application
Institute of Management & Technical Studies
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India11.2014
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRM Polytechnic
Chennai, India04.1997
Skills
- Product/Web Development
- Visual Design and UX Prototyping
- Project Management
- Compatibility Testing
- Agile Methodologies
- Technical Analysis/ Architecture
- Technical Documentation
- Requirement Gathering
- Business Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Technical training
- UI/UX Development
Certification
- Six Sigma White Belt (Six Sigma Council)
- Certified Prompt Engineer (Blockchain Council)
- Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
- Digital Project Manager – (Simplilearn)
- Interaction Design – Coursera (University of California San Diego)
- Graphic Design – Coursera (California Institute of the Arts)
- Technical Writing – Coursera (Moscow University of Physics and Technology)
- Mobile Interaction Design – Coursera (Higher School of Economics)
- Front-End Web UI Frameworks and Tools: Bootstrap 4 - Coursera (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
- Business Analytics – Coursera (University of Pennsylvania)
- Technical Writings - Write Professional Emails in English – Coursera (Georgia Institute of Technology)
- Oracle 9i Certified.
- Certified Html Developer from W3 schools
- Certified Html & CSS Developer from LogicZap
- Multimedia course from Arena Multimedia
- Diploma in Hardware, Airtech India Pvt. Ltd
Academiccredentials
- Execute MBA in Web Programming, National Institute of Business Management
- Bachelor-Program of Information Technology
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
- Post Graduate Degree of Arts (English Literature of Arts)
- Diploma in Computer Application
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Architect (UX)
SLK Software
12.2020 - Current
Sr. Business Analyst/Consultant
Zensar Technologies
11.2017 - 12.2020
Technical Lead
HCL Technologies
12.2010 - 11.2017
Assistant Manager (Web Designing)
Sify Technologies
04.2005 - 12.2010
MBA - Web Programming
National Institute of Business Management
Bachelor-Program - Information Technology
Institute of Management & Technical Studies
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
NIIT
Post Graduate Degree - English Literature of Arts
Annamalai University
Diploma - Computer Application
Institute of Management & Technical Studies
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SRM Polytechnic
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