Hozefa Kanchwala
About Hozefa Kanchwala
Hozefa Kanchwala is a UX Lead currently working at Drip Capital in Mumbai, India. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having held various roles at Cognizant, Microsoft, and the University of Trento.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Hozefa Kanchwala serves as the UX Lead at Drip Capital since 2022. In this role, he focuses on user experience design, ensuring that digital products meet user needs effectively. He is involved in the growth and product management of a design system that aims to create consistent and usable digital products. His responsibilities include engaging in user research to inform product strategies and design solutions.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Hozefa Kanchwala has held multiple positions at Cognizant. He worked as a Lead Experience Designer from 2017 to 2021 in Edinburgh, where he specialized in interaction design and human-centered design. Prior to that, he served as an Experience Design Manager for one year in 2021. He began his tenure at Cognizant as a UX Associate from 2013 to 2017 in Hyderabad, contributing to various design projects.
Educational Background
Hozefa Kanchwala studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, where he earned a Bachelor in Design with a focus on User Experience Design from 2009 to 2013. He also completed his 10th Board education at Carmel Convent Sr Sec School in Neemuch, from 1994 to 2006. His educational background has laid a strong foundation for his career in user experience and design.
Internship Experience
Hozefa Kanchwala has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a User Researcher Intern at the University of Trento for two months in 2012, where he contributed to user research initiatives. Additionally, he interned at Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd in 2011 for two months in Mumbai, gaining insights into the art industry. He also had a brief stint as a User Experience Consultant at Microsoft in 2014.
Mentorship and Design Expertise
In his professional journey, Hozefa Kanchwala acts as a design mentor, sharing his expertise in experience design with others in the field. He emphasizes the importance of user-centered design principles and guides emerging designers in developing their skills. His specialization in interaction design and human-centered design contributes to effective product strategies.