Kusum Ijari
About Kusum Ijari
Kusum Ijari is a Product Designer with experience in diverse domains such as finance, education technology, and medical technology. She has worked at American Express and Deepgram, utilizing user journey analysis and quantitative data to inform her design decisions.
Work at Deepgram
Kusum Ijari has been employed at Deepgram as a Product Designer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating user-friendly product solutions that enhance the overall user experience. Her work involves developing quick, testable prototypes and iterating on them based on user feedback. Kusum's expertise in user journey analysis and quantitative data informs her design decisions, ensuring that the products meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at American Express
Before joining Deepgram, Kusum Ijari worked at American Express as a UX Designer from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this role, she contributed to the design of financial products, applying her skills in user experience design to improve customer interactions. Her experience at American Express helped her develop a strong understanding of user-centered design principles within the finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Kusum Ijari holds a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from New Horizon College of Engineering, completing her degree from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in product design, particularly in understanding user needs and developing effective solutions.
Background in UX Design
Kusum Ijari has a diverse background in UX design, having worked in various domains including Developer products, Finance, EdTech, and MedTech. Prior to her role at American Express, she served as a UX Designer at The Luminosity Lab from 2018 to 2019 and completed an internship at SolarSPELL in 2018. Additionally, she worked as an Application Developer at ThoughtWorks from 2015 to 2017, where she gained valuable experience in application development and design.
Design Process and Methodologies
Kusum Ijari employs a structured design process that emphasizes understanding problem statements, stakeholder communication, and assumption documentation. She focuses on creating simple user experiences through innovative product solutions. Her approach includes user journey analysis and the use of quantitative data to inform design decisions, ensuring that her designs are both functional and user-centric.