Sulekha Kuthiala
About Sulekha Kuthiala
Sulekha Kuthiala is an experienced industrial designer with over two decades in the field. She has held various roles at prominent companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intuit, and Cisco WebEx, and currently works at Speck Design.
Current Role at Speck Design
Sulekha Kuthiala has been working at Speck Design as an Industrial Designer since 2003. With over two decades of experience in the field, she has contributed to various design projects and initiatives. Her role involves creating innovative designs and prototypes, particularly focusing on a range of pet products. This long tenure at Speck Design highlights her commitment to the company and her expertise in industrial design.
Previous Experience in UX and Interaction Design
Sulekha Kuthiala has held several significant positions in UX and interaction design prior to her current role. She worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a UX Architect in the Product Strategy & Innovation team from 2016 to 2023. Her experience also includes roles at Intuit as an Experience Designer, eBay as an Interaction Designer, Cisco WebEx as Lead UI Designer, and Oracle as an Interaction Designer. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set in user experience and interaction design.
Educational Background in Design
Sulekha Kuthiala has a strong educational foundation in design. She earned her Master of Science in Industrial Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she studied Enhanced Website Design at Stanford University’s D.School, focusing on Managing Innovation in 2012. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the College of Engineering Trivandrum, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from 1993 to 1998.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Sulekha Kuthiala's career spans over two decades, beginning at Speck Design in 2003. She has held various roles, including Interaction Designer at Symbol Technologies and Bank of America, and Lead UI Designer at Cisco WebEx. Her experience includes significant contributions to companies like eBay and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where she focused on UX architecture and product strategy. This timeline reflects her extensive experience and adaptability in the design industry.