Vikram Kothawala
About Vikram Kothawala
Vikram Kothawala is a Lead Product Designer at Clearwater Analytics, specializing in UX/UI strategies for data-accounting tools. He has extensive experience in the financial and automotive sectors, having previously held design roles at notable companies such as BMW, JPMorgan Chase, and Citi.
Current Role at Clearwater Analytics
Vikram Kothawala serves as the Lead Product Designer at Clearwater Analytics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing comprehensive UX/UI strategies tailored for data-accounting tools. His work involves collaborating with product teams to create omni-channel solutions that enhance user experience.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Prior to his current role, Kothawala held several significant positions in UX/UI design. He worked at Mutual of America Financial Group as Lead UX/UI Designer from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as VP of Digital Customer Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2016 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Citi, OppenheimerFunds, and Barclays, where he contributed to various design projects.
Education and Academic Background
Kothawala studied at Bhavans College, where he achieved a degree in Physics from 1989 to 1994. He also attended Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, where he studied Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product design and user experience.
Specialization in UX/UI Strategies
Vikram Kothawala specializes in creating end-to-end UX/UI strategies for data-accounting tools, including Statements, Reporting, DataOps, and LPx. His expertise encompasses the development of wireframes, flow models, personas, user stories, and user scenarios, which are essential for effective user experience design.
Early Career at BMW and Other Companies
Kothawala began his career at BMW of North America, LLC, where he worked as Lead Interactive Designer from 2007 to 2009. He also held a position as Lead Visual Designer for Mini Cooper during this time. His early career included roles at Craft & Hobby Association and JDRF International, where he focused on web production and user experience design.