Shalaka Vajirkar
About Shalaka Vajirkar
Shalaka Vajirkar is a UX Designer currently employed at Carelon in Hyderabad, India, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design from MIT Institute of Design and has a diverse background in design, including roles in architecture and industrial design.
Work at Carelon
Shalaka Vajirkar has been employed at Carelon as a UX Designer since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user journeys and interactions through design research and development. Prior to her current position, she served as an Associate UX Designer II at Carelon from 2022 to 2023 and as an Associate UX Designer from 2021 to 2022. All her roles at Carelon were based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, where she worked on-site.
Education and Expertise
Shalaka Vajirkar holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design from the MIT Institute of Design, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from Rizvi Education Society's College of Architecture, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in UI/UX, communication design, retail design, and architecture design.
Background
Before joining Carelon, Shalaka gained experience as an Industrial Designer Intern at SLEEK INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD., a subsidiary of ASIAN PAINTS, in 2020. She worked as a Design Architect at SEED Design & Consultancy from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse work history reflects her commitment to the design field and her ability to adapt to various roles within it.
Achievements
Shalaka Vajirkar actively seeks opportunities that challenge her and further develop her skillset in the design field. Her focus on enhancing user experiences through design research showcases her dedication to improving user interactions. The combination of her educational qualifications and professional experience positions her as a knowledgeable professional in UX design.