Vikas Sahu
About Vikas Sahu
Vikas Sahu is a User Experience Designer at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Vikas Sahu has been employed at Mutual of Omaha as a User Experience Designer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on user-centered design principles to enhance digital experiences. He collaborates with stakeholders to align design strategies with business objectives. His responsibilities include designing and user-testing accessible landing pages and product pages, as well as developing information architecture. Sahu's work contributes to the overall effectiveness of digital marketing channels.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Sahu holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and design principles, which he applies in his current role as a User Experience Designer.
Background
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Vikas Sahu worked as an Assistant Professor at CSVTU in Bhilai, India, from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Graduate Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2017 and 2018. His experience in academia has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of user experience design. Additionally, he worked as a Systems Engineer (Trainee) at Infosys Limited in India for one year.
Design and User Experience Initiatives
In his role as a User Experience Designer, Vikas Sahu facilitates design sprints to identify strategic business solutions. He creates and evaluates customer journey maps, empathy maps, and micro-interactions to enhance user experience. His focus on accessibility and user testing ensures that the digital products he designs meet the needs of diverse users, contributing to improved engagement and satisfaction.