Nikhil Shivpuja
About Nikhil Shivpuja
Nikhil Shivpuja is a Lead Designer at Cashfree Payments, with a diverse background in design roles across various companies in India. He has accumulated significant experience in product and UX design since starting his career in 2011.
Current Position at Cashfree Payments
Nikhil Shivpuja serves as the Lead Designer at Cashfree Payments, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he is responsible for leading design initiatives and enhancing user experience within the company. His position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create effective design solutions that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Cashfree Payments, Nikhil held various design roles across multiple organizations. He was the Founding Designer at Enterpret for four months in 2022. Prior to that, he worked at MoEngage Inc. as a Senior Product Designer for 11 months in 2021, and as a UX Designer from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes working as a Designer at Fintellix Solutions from 2017 to 2019, and as a Design Intern in 2016.
Educational Background in Design
Nikhil obtained a Master's Degree in Information Design from the National Institute of Design, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Telecom from B. M. S. College of Engineering, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in design and user experience.
Freelance and Early Career Experience
Nikhil began his career as a freelance web developer from 2012 to 2015, which allowed him to gain practical experience in design and development. He also worked at Parivartana Consulting for 11 months in 2011 to 2012, and held a design position at Digital Impact Square, TCS Foundation for three months in 2016. These roles contributed to his skill set and understanding of design principles.