Pratyush Khurana
About Pratyush Khurana
Pratyush Khurana is a Product Designer currently working at Mark43 in New York, where he has been since 2022. He has a background in UX and web design, with previous roles at AlchemyX Start-Ups, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Quicken Loans, among others.
Current Role at Mark43
Pratyush Khurana serves as a Product Designer at Mark43, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he drives a feature that provides 911 dispatchers and responders with real-time visibility into the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for emergency units. He also leads a project aimed at enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) dispatching and response capabilities across both web and mobile platforms. His contributions are integral to improving the efficiency of emergency response systems.
Previous Experience in Design
Before his current role, Pratyush Khurana gained experience as an Associate Product Designer at Mark43 from 2020 to 2022. He also completed a Product Design Internship at Mark43 in 2020. His earlier roles include working as a UX Designer at AlchemyX Start-Ups for two months in 2017 and as a Web Designer at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for two months in 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Design Intern at Etihad Airways for one month in 2018 and as a UX Design Intern at Quicken Loans for two months in 2019.
Education and Specialization
Pratyush Khurana earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design and Interaction from the University of California, San Diego. His studies spanned from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, he attended The British School Al Khubairat from 2014 to 2016 and Doha College from 2008 to 2014, where he developed foundational skills that contributed to his design expertise.
Leadership and Mentorship at Mark43
At Mark43, Pratyush Khurana frequently takes the lead in conducting interviews and design challenges for interns, designers, product managers, and other key roles. His involvement in these processes reflects his commitment to fostering talent and ensuring a high standard of design practices within the organization. This mentorship role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with emerging professionals in the field.
Webmaster Experience
From 2018 to 2020, Pratyush Khurana worked as a Webmaster at the University of California, San Diego. In this position, he was responsible for managing web content and ensuring the functionality of university web platforms. This role contributed to his understanding of web design and development, complementing his broader design skill set.