Anushka Pai
About Anushka Pai
Anushka Pai is the Lead UX Researcher at Symphony with 9 years of experience in user experience research and a background in psychology and education.
Company
Anushka Pai is currently affiliated with Symphony as the Lead UX Researcher. Symphony is the company where Anushka started working in this role in June 2021. Prior to this, she worked in the same company as a UX Researcher from 2020 to 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Anushka Pai holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mumbai. With a strong educational foundation, she has developed a refined expertise in user experience (UX) research, particularly in transforming complex information into narratives that support research and human-centered design.
Professional Background
Anushka Pai's professional journey spans over several years and diverse roles. She was a Fellow at Teach For India from 2011 to 2013 in Mumbai and worked as an Assistant Principal at The Akanksha Foundation in Pune from 2013 to 2016. Subsequently, she held the position of Graduate Researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University, from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Program Specialist at the Research Foundation of The City University of New York from 2018 to 2019, and as Director of UX Research and Product at PerkEd from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she served as an Advisor of UX Research & Product at Global School Leaders in 2020.
Titles Held
Anushka Pai has held several significant titles throughout her career. She is the Lead UX Researcher at Symphony, a role she began in June 2021. Previous roles include UX Researcher at Symphony from 2020 to 2021, Advisor of UX Research & Product at Global School Leaders in 2020, Director of UX Research and Product at PerkEd from 2019 to 2020, and Program Specialist at the Research Foundation of The City University of New York from 2018 to 2019. At the beginning of her career, she was an Assistant Principal at The Akanksha Foundation and a Fellow at Teach For India.
Achievements in UX Research
With 9 years of experience in user experience research, Anushka Pai has focused on conceptualizing, analyzing, and generating actionable insights. She specializes in translating complex information into cross-functional conversations that drive innovation through research and human-centered design. Her extensive background in various research roles has equipped her with the skills to contribute significantly to her current role as Lead UX Researcher at Symphony.