Ayon Bhattacharya
About Ayon Bhattacharya
Ayon Bhattacharya is a Lead Product Designer at JITX, where he focuses on automating circuit board design. He has a diverse background in product design and research, having previously worked at organizations such as Treasure Financial and PwC's Digital Services.
Current Role at JITX
Ayon Bhattacharya serves as the Lead Product Designer at JITX, a startup backed by Sequoia Capital. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's mission of automating circuit board design through innovative coding solutions. His role involves leading design initiatives and shaping product strategies within the organization, which is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining JITX, Ayon Bhattacharya worked as a Senior Product Designer at Treasure Financial from 2021 to 2022 in San Francisco, California. His experience also includes a position as a UX Designer at PwC's Digital Services from 2017 to 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in user experience and product design, enhancing his skills in creating effective design solutions.
Educational Background
Ayon Bhattacharya has an extensive educational background in psychology, anthropology, and computer science. He earned a B.S. with Honors from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied Psychology and Anthropology from 2011 to 2015. He later obtained a Graduate Certificate in Computer Science from Northwestern University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he participated in the Growth Program at Reforge from 2021 to 2022 and studied Activation and Retention Strategy at Udacity in 2021.
Research Experience
Ayon Bhattacharya worked as a Psychological Researcher at the University of Minnesota from 2012 to 2016. During this four-year period in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his understanding of human behavior, which informs his design approach in product development.
Design Process and Offerings
Ayon maintains a personal portfolio that showcases his design work and projects. He has outlined his design process in a publicly accessible document. Additionally, he offers 30-minute brainstorming sessions to share his expertise in design, strategy, and growth, reflecting his commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the design community.