Manjula (Mac) Pattinikutti
About Manjula (Mac) Pattinikutti
Manjula (Mac) Pattinikutti is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in UI/UX design and a strong commitment to diversity in the workplace. He has worked for various organizations, including the University of Oregon and Oportun, and has a background in human-centered product development.
Work at Oportun
Currently, Manjula (Mac) Pattinikutti serves as a Senior Product Designer at Oportun. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development of user-centered financial products. Her role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and design, ensuring that the products meet the needs of diverse users.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Oportun, Pattinikutti worked at Live Axle LLC as an Interaction Designer from 2016 to 2020. In this role, she focused on designing applications for iOS, Android, and web platforms. Prior to that, she was a UI/UX Designer at modXdigital (formerly White Horse Productions) for nine months in 2015-2016, where she worked on mobile and web projects. Her earlier experience includes a decade as Creative Director at Infinite Media in Sri Lanka.
Education and Expertise
Manjula Pattinikutti studied at the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), where she earned a Diploma in Computer Programming & Technologies from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in product design, user experience, and human-centered design principles.
Advocacy for Diversity in the Workplace
Pattinikutti actively advocates for diversity in the workplace. She believes that diverse teams bring unique perspectives that enhance product development. Her commitment to inclusivity informs her approach to design, fostering collaboration and innovation within her teams.
Background in Visual Design
From 2013 to 2015, Pattinikutti worked as a Senior Visual Designer at the University of Oregon in Eugene. This role allowed her to refine her skills in visual communication and design while contributing to academic projects and initiatives.