Hozefa Kanchwala
About Hozefa Kanchwala
Hozefa Kanchwala is a UX Lead currently working at Drip Capital in Mumbai, India. He has extensive experience in interaction design and human-centered design, having previously held positions at Cognizant and Microsoft.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Hozefa Kanchwala serves as the UX Lead at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experiences and contributing to product management efforts. He is involved in developing a design system that aims to create consistent and usable digital products. His work includes engaging in user research to inform product strategies and design solutions that align with user needs.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Prior to his current role, Hozefa Kanchwala worked at Cognizant for a total of four years, where he held multiple positions. He began as a UX Associate from 2013 to 2017, then progressed to Lead Experience Designer from 2017 to 2021, and later served as Experience Design Manager from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Cognizant included significant contributions to interaction design and human-centered design within various projects.
Education and Expertise
Hozefa Kanchwala completed his Bachelor in Design with a focus on User Experience Design at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Carmel Convent Sr Sec School in Neemuch, where he completed his 10th Board from 1994 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in design principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Hozefa Kanchwala began his career with various internships that provided him with valuable experience in user research and design. He worked as a User Researcher Intern at the University of Trento in 2012 and as a Summer Intern at Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd in 2011. Additionally, he briefly served as a User Experience Consultant at Microsoft in 2014, gaining insights into user experience practices in a corporate setting.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
In addition to his professional work, Hozefa Kanchwala acts as a design mentor, sharing his expertise in experience design with others in the field. He is committed to guiding emerging designers and contributing to the growth of the design community through mentorship and knowledge sharing.