Rahul Azad
About Rahul Azad
Rahul Azad is a Design Lead at du in Dubai, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in design and user experience, having held various positions at notable organizations including Lockheed Martin and Sesame Workshop.
Work at du
Rahul Azad has been serving as Design Lead at du since 2012. Over his 12-year tenure in Dubai, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's design strategies. His responsibilities include leading design initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives. His experience at du has allowed him to refine his skills in digital customer experience and user experience design.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Azad holds a degree in Computer Animation from The Art Institutes, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He furthered his education at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Master of Entertainment Technology (MET) from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Psychology and Philosophy at the University of Mumbai, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 1994 to 1998. He also holds an ILM leadership certificate and a Professional Scrum Master certificate from Scrum.org, showcasing his expertise in leadership and agile methodologies.
Background
Rahul Azad has a diverse professional background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career includes positions at Lockheed Martin as Design Lead, Sesame Workshop as UX Designer, and COMPUTERS FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. as Lead Interactive Designer. He also worked at Schell Games as Experience Game Designer and UPMC as Patient Education Designer. His experience spans over a decade, focusing on user experience and digital storytelling.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Rahul Azad has demonstrated expertise in defining digital customer experience (CX) and user experience (UX) roadmaps. He specializes in conducting design thinking workshops to foster innovation and problem-solving. He leads high-performance teams of UX and UI managers and employs lean and agile methods to optimize design processes. His focus on user testing, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, has contributed to refining user experiences.