Suganth Chellamuthu
About Suganth Chellamuthu
Suganth Chellamuthu is a Lead Designer at ThoughtWorks with over 11 years of experience in user-centered design. He specializes in User Research, Interaction Design, and Service Design, and has a background in Industrial Biotechnology and Strategic Design Management.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Suganth Chellamuthu has been serving as a Lead Designer at ThoughtWorks since 2013. His role involves leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered products. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this position, based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. His expertise in user research and interaction design contributes to the development of innovative solutions that align with user needs and market demands.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Suganth worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a User Experience Designer for a period of six months in 2012. During his tenure in the Mumbai Area, India, he focused on enhancing user experiences through effective design strategies. Prior to this role, he was a Programmer Analyst at TCS from 2007 to 2010, where he gained foundational experience in technology and design.
Education and Expertise
Suganth Chellamuthu holds a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Government College of Technology, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at the National Institute of Design, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design Management from 2010 to 2012. His academic background complements his professional focus on user research, interaction design, and service design, enabling him to create products with a strong problem/market fit.
Internship at Hindustan Unilever Ltd
In 2012, Suganth completed a six-month internship as a Design Consultant at Hindustan Unilever Ltd in Bangalore. This experience allowed him to apply his design skills in a corporate setting, contributing to projects that required a blend of creativity and strategic thinking. The internship provided him with insights into the consumer goods industry and further developed his design capabilities.
Application of Agile and Lean User Experience Methods
Suganth has been applying Agile and Lean User Experience methods for over eight years. His approach emphasizes user-centered design principles, allowing him to craft products that meet user needs effectively. He balances attention to detail with a focus on the big picture, which aids in creating exceptional products that resonate with users and stakeholders alike.