Soumya Jindal
About Soumya Jindal
Soumya Jindal is a Senior User Experience Prototyper at Motional, where she has worked since 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in creating functional prototypes for autonomous vehicle behavior and has a background in Computer Science and Human Centered Design.
Work at Motional
Soumya Jindal serves as a Senior User Experience Prototyper at Motional, a role she has held since 2021. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, she focuses on enhancing user experience through the development of functional prototypes. Her work involves designing autonomous vehicle behavior that prioritizes safety, reliability, and accessibility. This approach aims to build user trust in advanced technology. Jindal utilizes both off-the-shelf and bespoke hardware in her prototyping efforts to create a seamless user experience.
Previous Experience at Philips
Before joining Motional, Soumya Jindal worked as a Human Computer Interaction Intern at Philips in 2020. During her six-month tenure in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she gained valuable experience in user experience design and research. This role contributed to her understanding of user-centered design principles and the importance of effective interaction between humans and technology.
Education and Expertise
Soumya Jindal holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science & Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Human Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington, completing her studies in 2021. Jindal has expertise in producing functional prototypes using XR development platforms and incorporates mobile and web development platforms in her design process.
Background
Soumya Jindal completed her high school education at Manav Sthali School in India, where she studied from 2000 to 2014. This foundational education paved the way for her later studies in computer science and human-centered design. Her diverse educational background supports her current role in user experience prototyping, where she combines technical knowledge with design principles.