Sandeep Achanta
About Sandeep Achanta
Sandeep Achanta is a Service Design Intern with extensive experience in the fitness and wellness sectors. He has worked in various roles, including as a Personal Trainer and Design Associate, and currently holds multiple positions in service design and user research.
Current Role at Mind
Sandeep Achanta is currently serving as a Service Design Intern at Mind, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on integrating human-centered design principles to enhance service delivery in the mental health sector. His work involves collaborating with various teams to develop innovative solutions that address the wellbeing needs of users.
Previous Experience in Service Design
Prior to his current role, Sandeep worked as a Service Design Intern at The Milk Float from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Design Associate at Storytrails India Private Limited in 2011. These roles contributed to his expertise in service design and product development, particularly within the wellness and health sectors.
Fitness and Wellness Background
Sandeep has over a decade of experience in the fitness, wellness, and health sectors. He worked as a Personal Trainer from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Fitness Lead at cure.fit from 2019 to 2020. His background includes starting and operating his own studio, which provided him with practical insights into the industry.
Educational Qualifications
Sandeep Achanta holds a Master of Science in Service Design Innovation from Loughborough University London, where he studied from 2022 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Design and Visual Communications from SRM University, completing his degree from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his pivot into design and service innovation.
Research and Consulting Roles
In addition to his internship at Mind, Sandeep is currently working as a User Research Intern at Excelsior and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the London Borough of Hackney, both roles he began in 2023. These positions allow him to apply his research skills in real-world contexts, further enhancing his understanding of user needs in service design.