Aditya Kulkarni
About Aditya Kulkarni
Aditya Kulkarni is a Senior Experience Designer at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in user experience and design, having held various positions at companies such as Tata Consultancy Services and Graphiti Multimedia Pvt Ltd.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Aditya Kulkarni has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Experience Designer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative design practices. His work involves developing frameworks and strategies that improve product interaction and usability, particularly in the fintech sector.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Aditya Kulkarni held several positions in user experience design. He worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a User Experience Designer from 2013 to 2015 and later as a User Experience Architect from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Creative Visualiser in Corporate Communications at Tata Consultancy Services from 2011 to 2013. His experience also includes a role as a Cluster Lead in Digital Customer Experience and Service Design at CGI from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Aditya Kulkarni studied at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in experience design, where he applies engineering principles to enhance user interaction.
Achievements in Experience Design
Aditya Kulkarni has contributed to various projects that focus on improving user experiences. He developed an XD framework aimed at anthropomorphizing fintech products, which helps in making complex financial services more relatable to users. He has also utilized game mechanics to enhance product adoption and has been involved in value proposition-driven product re-imagination projects.
Mentorship and Team Building
In his career, Aditya Kulkarni has taken on mentorship roles, where he has built and guided design teams. His leadership in these teams has been focused on fostering innovation in experience design practices, ensuring that the teams are equipped to tackle complex design challenges effectively.