Alka K
About Alka K
Alka K is a Senior UX Designer with extensive experience in healthcare and fashion industries. She has worked for notable companies including Russell Investments, Myntra Jabong, and Virtusa, and holds degrees in Fashion/Apparel Design and User Experience Design.
Work at Russell Investments
Alka K currently serves as a Senior UX Designer at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experiences within the financial services sector. Her responsibilities include designing user interfaces and improving product interactions to meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Russell Investments, Alka K held several significant positions in the UX design field. She worked as a Senior Designer at Arvind Fashions Limited from 2009 to 2014, followed by a role as Design Manager at Myntra Jabong from 2014 to 2016. She also served as Lead UX Designer at Botminds Inc from 2017 to 2019 and at Virtusa for Unum Healthcare from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various design initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Alka K has a strong educational background in design and user experience. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in India from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education with certifications in User Experience Design from Bellevue College (2017-2018) and Software Product Management from the University of Washington (2019-2021).
UX Design Projects and Contributions
Alka K has led various UX design projects, including the design of next-generation portable ultrasound devices. She focused on defining product interactions and enhancing user interaction through voice user interfaces (VUI). Her work also involved utilizing atomic design systems to ensure consistency in healthcare product designs and developing interactive prototypes to communicate key interactions effectively.
Role in Healthcare Product Launch
In July 2020, Alka K played a key role in the launch of a healthcare product. Her contributions included developing and maintaining user interface specifications and conducting usability testing to ensure the product met user needs and design standards.