Rony Philip
About Rony Philip
Rony Philip is a Director of Experience Design at Cashfree, focusing on human-centered experiences in complex payment ecosystems. With extensive experience in user experience roles across various companies, he advocates for a 'Design First' approach to create meaningful and intuitive designs.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Rony Philip serves as the Director of Experience Design at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on creating human-centered experiences within complex payment ecosystems. His work aims to enhance both business needs and end-consumer expectations through various experience touchpoints. Rony's approach emphasizes a 'Design First' philosophy, prioritizing intuitive design solutions.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to his current role, Rony Philip accumulated extensive experience in user experience design across several prominent companies. He worked at Cisco as a User Experience Manager from 2018 to 2020, and held the position of UX Manager at Shell for three months in 2018. Rony also served as Delivery Lead at IBM India Private Limited from 2016 to 2018, and as Senior Manager of User Experience at Volvo Group Telematics from 2013 to 2016.
Early Career and Development
Rony Philip began his career in user experience design at Foresee Multimedia Pvt. Ltd, where he worked as a Senior Visualizer from 1998 to 2000. He continued to develop his skills at Trigyn Technologies as a Senior Visual Designer from 2000 to 2003. Rony's early roles laid the foundation for his later positions, including his tenure at Accenture as an Associate Manager from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Background
Rony Philip studied at Vivekananda Diploma College, where he earned a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications from 1993 to 1996. This educational background provided him with a technical foundation that complements his design expertise.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Rony Philip advocates for a 'Design First' approach over a 'Technology First' mindset in his work. He is passionate about creating products that are not only usable but also meaningful and delightful for users. His focus on human-centered design aims to empower organizations to drive positive change through UX and design research insights.