Shalana Hapuarachchi
About Shalana Hapuarachchi
Shalana Hapuarachchi is a Graphic Design Specialist with extensive experience in UX/UI design, currently working at Envato and Upwork. She has a strong background in creating user flows, information architecture, and wireframes, and has worked on B2B SaaS products from concept to prototype.
Work at Envato
Shalana Hapuarachchi has been employed at Envato as a Graphic Design Specialist since 2015. In this role, she has contributed to various design projects, leveraging her expertise in graphic design to enhance user experiences. Her tenure at Envato spans over nine years, during which she has developed a deep understanding of design principles and user needs.
Current Role at Upwork
Since 2019, Shalana has been working as a UX/UI Designer at Upwork. In this position, she focuses on creating user flows, information architecture, and wireframes. Her work involves building B2B SaaS web-based responsive products, guiding projects from initial concept visualization to the development of clickable prototypes. This role has allowed her to apply her design skills in a freelance environment.
Previous Experience at Maytech Technologies
Shalana worked as a UI/UX Designer at Maytech Technologies in Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2020. During her three years there, she gained valuable experience in both startup and corporate settings. This role helped her understand the dynamics of managing limited resources while executing large-scale ideas in design projects.
Education and Expertise
Shalana holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from University College Dublin, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both technical and management aspects of design. She has developed expertise in user flows, information architecture, and wireframes, which are essential skills in her current roles.
Professional Development and Teamwork
Throughout her career, Shalana has recognized the importance of collaboration in design. She emphasizes the need for a strong team to create products that have a sustainable and growing lifeline. Her experience across different environments has equipped her with insights into effective teamwork and resource management.