Umang Chandra
About Umang Chandra
Umang Chandra is a Senior User Experience Designer with extensive experience in various design domains. He has worked at ThoughtWorks since 2017 and has a background in User Experience Design from Symbiosis International University.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Umang Chandra has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2015, holding the position of Experience Designer for nine years in Bangalore, India. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of Senior User Experience Designer in the Bologna Area, Italy, where he has worked for seven years. His responsibilities include collaborating with Business Analysts, Designers, Software Developers, and Quality Analysts to address complex problems for clients across various industry domains globally.
Education and Expertise
Umang Chandra studied User Experience Design at Symbiosis International University, where he earned a Bachelor of Design from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Symbiosis Institute of Design for the same degree. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in Strategic Design, Enterprise Solutions, Service Design, Product Design & Development, Web and Mobile Application Design, Human-Computer Interaction, and Business Analysis.
Background
Umang Chandra's early education includes attending City Montessori School and Mahangar Boys' Inter College in Lucknow. He began his professional journey with internships at Comic Con India in 2013 and Design For Use in 2014, where he gained initial experience in UX design. He further developed his skills as a User Experience Designer Intern at Mindtree from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Umang Chandra has worked on a diverse range of freelance, independent, and academic projects. His holistic approach to design emphasizes creating experiences that are viable, feasible, and desirable, integrating rationale and empathy. He is passionate about fostering relationships between humans and their environment, and he seeks opportunities that are challenging and purposeful.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Umang Chandra enjoys writing, filmmaking, and traveling. These personal interests reflect his creative mindset and contribute to his approach to user experience design, enhancing his ability to create meaningful interactions.