Achin Simhal

UX Designer

Phone:

+91 992 240 7131

Email:

me@achinsimhal.com

Address:

Pune, Maharashtra

India

Date of Birth:

November 26th

About Me

I am an accomplished UX designer with over 15 years of experience in crafting exceptional user experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics, functionality, and user-centered design principles. My journey in the field has equipped me with a deep understanding of user behavior and an ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

My expertise extends to the entire design lifecycle, from concept ideation and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and user testing. Having witnessed the evolution of technology and design trends over the past 15 years, I have an innate ability to adapt and stay ahead of the curve. This enables me to balance innovative ideas with practical feasibility, ensuring that the solutions I create are not only cutting-edge but also realistic and achievable.

In summary, my 15-year journey as a UX designer has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to create exceptional digital experiences. I am passionate about crafting designs that resonate with users and drive meaningful outcomes for businesses.

Work Experience

July 2021 - Present

September 2019 - July 2021

July 2017 - April 2019

January 2016 - June 2017

April 2014 - January 2016

December 2009 - April 2014

Telstra India Limited

As the lead UX designer, I spearhead a dedicated team focused on enhancing user experiences within our specific vertical. My role encompasses overseeing comprehensive user research, crafting intuitive designs, and conducting validation exercises for our enterprise solution built on the Salesforce platform. Our goal is to design user-friendly interfaces that significantly boost the productivity and efficiency of the sales team.

Wipro Digital

I served as the UX Design Lead, where I managed a team dedicated to delivering user experience solutions for our clients. During my tenure, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Telstra, enhancing the user experience of their enterprise sales application built on the Salesforce platform.

Qualys Security Techservices

During my tenure, I led a project to establish the foundations of the company's design system. Additionally, I independently managed two products and coordinated with various product teams to ensure the quality and consistency of our designs.

Encora Inc. (Previously known Synerzip)

As a full-stack UX designer, I oversaw every stage of the UX process, from conducting initial research to delivering high-fidelity designs. My core competencies include user research, requirements gathering,
interaction design, and rapid prototyping. Additionally, I have experienced a bit of design project management, where I actively led teams to successfully meet business objectives.

UST Global (Previously known Xpanxion)

This was a pivotal moment in my career, marking my transition into mainstream IT and enabling me to engage in end-to-end web development. In my individual contributor role, I focused on front-end design and development for The Weather Channel. Additionally, I had the opportunity to pitch in for Vodafone as a member of the company's Center of Excellence. I also played a key role in expanding the team from 4 to 14 members before I departed from the organization.

eClerx Services Ltd.

eClerx served as the launch pad for my career. During my time there, I worked exclusively with Dell, where I had the opportunity to hone my leadership skills by managing a small EMEA team of four designers. Later, I co-led a global team responsible for supporting visual merchandising and landing pages for Dell's e-commerce website across 23 different languages. This team comprised 19 members, and I ensured the quality and end-to-end delivery and implementation of projects. My exposure to UX at eClerx inspired me to pursue a career in this field.

Social Influence

Speaker

I have delivered presentations at various corporate and community events, covering various topics.

Additionally, I have conducted guest lectures at design colleges in Bhopal through an official partnership with Collegedekho.

Workshops

I have co-conducted numerous workshops and community-level events aimed at design enthusiasts and students, providing guidance on building careers in experience design.

Community Building

I collaborated with fellow designers to build a community in my hometown of Bhopal, focused on providing career guidance, mentoring, workshops, and interactive events for students. These initiatives were carried out in local colleges to foster growth and development in the design field.

Mentoring

I partnered with CollegeDekho to serve as a jury member for student design evaluations in Bhopal and Pune.

I also mentor aspiring designers through the well-known community platform ADPlist, offering guidance on career development, portfolio reviews, resume building, and more.

My Principles

Built strong conviction

Rigorous iteration and testing helps me make more informed decisions and build conviction in my work, leading to design the best experience possible.

Thoughtful complexity

I thrive on complex challenges that require deep product thinking, often collaborating with others to bring clarity and alignment to design problems.

Process oriented

I work closely with my collaborators to establish processes that are effective for all stakeholders, while ensuring flexibility and adaptability to evolving circumstances and shifting priorities.

“Achin takes ownership and solves problems in a manner that demonstrates both professional expertise and commitment to the client business needs. He has a great work ethic, enjoys challenges, applies himself fully to tasks and always strives for perfection. Very customer focused, driven and solution oriented professional."

Liliana Heidinger

Director of Product Marketing