Uday Gajendar
About Uday Gajendar
Uday Gajendar is the Director of Product Design at Aurora Solar and curates the Enterprise UX Community & Conference at Rosenfeld Media.
Director, Product Design at Aurora Solar
Uday Gajendar currently holds the role of Director of Product Design at Aurora Solar, where he leads innovative design initiatives in a remote capacity. His responsibilities include overseeing product design strategies and ensuring cohesive UX schemes that align with the company's vision. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Manager of Product Design at Aurora Solar from 2021 to 2023.
Professional Experience in UX and Product Design
Uday Gajendar has amassed significant experience in UX and product design through various roles. At Automation Anywhere, he served as a UX Architect from 2019 to 2021 in San Jose, focusing on enhancing user experience for automation software. As Director of User Experience at Instart Logic Inc. in Palo Alto, California, he contributed for seven months in 2018-2019. His earlier roles include positions at PayPal as Design Lead and Citrix Systems as Principal Product Designer. Gajendar's consulting and design advisory roles have further enriched his broad expertise.
Education and Expertise
Uday Gajendar holds an MDes in Interaction Design from Carnegie Mellon University, obtained between 1999 and 2001. He also earned a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Michigan from 1996 to 1998. Gajendar's academic journey also included time at the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Industrial Design and Engineering/Art, respectively.
Rosenfeld Media and Conference Involvement
In addition to his primary role, Uday Gajendar curates the Enterprise UX Community and Conference for Rosenfeld Media. This role involves co-organizing events that bring together UX professionals to discuss industry trends and share insights. His contributions aim to foster a robust community centered around enterprise user experience challenges and solutions.
Published Works and Personal Projects
Uday Gajendar has shared his insights and expertise through various published works, including a collection of essays titled 'The Designer's Speakeasy' on Medium. His personal website, udanium.com, provides a detailed overview of his projects and showcases his design philosophy. Gajendar often utilizes sketching to explore design possibilities and has a keen interest in next-gen product concepts and emerging technologies.