Niki Khandelwal
About Niki Khandelwal
Niki Khandelwal is a Senior User Experience Designer with a strong background in industrial and systems engineering. She has over three years of experience in product development and has taught courses on entrepreneurship and design thinking at Wharton, impacting numerous students.
Work at Swing Education
Niki Khandelwal currently holds the position of Senior User Experience Designer at Swing Education. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing her expertise in user experience design to enhance educational platforms. Her role involves defining product vision, conducting user research, and crafting user stories for complex digital products.
Education and Expertise
Niki Khandelwal earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering with a minor in Industrial Design from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Integrated Product Design from the University of Pennsylvania. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in product development and user experience design.
Background
Niki Khandelwal has a diverse professional background with over three years of experience in product development for both B2B and B2C digital products. She has held various roles, including Technology Consulting Associate and Senior Associate at PwC, and Product Designer at Fiserv. Her experience includes teaching and mentoring roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Global Youth Program.
Teaching and Course Development
Niki Khandelwal developed and taught a course on entrepreneurship and design thinking at Wharton, impacting over 240 students. She also served as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Resident Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, where she facilitated learning and supported student development in various capacities.
Skills and Contributions
Niki Khandelwal is skilled in facilitating demos, documenting UX artifacts, and shaping change management strategies. Her advocacy for design through educational roles has enhanced communication and storytelling skills among her students and peers, contributing to a greater understanding of user experience principles.