Harnish Goradia
About Harnish Goradia
Harnish Goradia is the Head of UX at Versa Networks, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having held leadership roles at various companies including JPMorgan Chase, Gigamon, and FireEye.
Current Role at Versa Networks
Harnish Goradia serves as the Head of UX at Versa Networks, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the UX strategy and execution for the company's NextGen UX of Versa SASE products. His responsibilities include setting up and managing multidisciplinary UX teams that comprise interaction and visual designers, user researchers, and UI prototypers. Goradia's focus is on developing a user experience that prioritizes ease of use and user satisfaction.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Prior to his current position, Harnish Goradia worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as VP of UX Mobile Innovation and Prototyping for eight months in 2017-2018. He also held the role of AVP/Consumer Experience Design Lead from 2004 to 2006. His time at JPMorgan Chase provided him with substantial experience in the financial services sector, where he contributed to enhancing user experience in mobile applications.
Background in User Experience Leadership
Harnish Goradia has a robust background in user experience leadership, having held significant roles at various companies. He was the Head of User Experience at FireEye, Inc. from 2012 to 2015, and at Gigamon from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as VP & Head of User Experience at BAE Systems from 2015 to 2017. His diverse experience spans across both the cybersecurity and financial services industries.
Educational Qualifications
Harnish Goradia holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. He also achieved a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification after studying project management from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in leading complex UX projects and teams.
Patents and UX Innovations
Harnish Goradia holds six US patents related to user experience and design. His work emphasizes the development of innovative UX strategies that aim to create software that is both easy and delightful to use. This focus on user-centered design reflects his commitment to advancing the field of user experience.