INTRODUCTION
Archana Mahalingam, Principal UX Designer
20+
Years of
experience
100+
projects completed
over the years
About Me
Every great design begins with
an even better story
For over two decades, I've navigated the design landscape, guiding teams and shaping user experiences. From understanding the human element through in-depth research to translating insights into elegant solutions, I've honed my craft across diverse projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, fostering a shared vision with product, business and other multi-disciplinary teams. My passion lies in creating user-centered experiences that are both impactful and usable. Whether it's crafting engaging digital experiences or delivering exceptional customer journeys, I bring a blend of strategic thinking, meticulous execution, and a deep understanding of human behavior to every opportunity.
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Experience
Principal UX Designer
Fidelity Investments
Sr. UX Consultant
Mastech Digital Inc.
UX Consultant
Logical Design Solutions
Sr. User eXperience Architect
TechMahindra Pvt. Ltd.
Sr. Multimedia Developer
Sify e-learning Ltd.
Independent Design Consultant
Multiple Companies
UI Designer
Blueshift India Pvt. Ltd.
Art Director
Avigna Technologies
skills
My Technical Skills

92%
Figma

85%
Adobe Creative Suite

70%
Axure

90%
Qualtrics XM

86%
Centercode

70%
Smaply
Sample - Personas
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Sample - Wireframes
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Sample - Visual Design
Featured Visual Design
Portfolio - Case Study
Featured Case Study
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
My Specialization
Principal UX Designer
As a Principal UX Consultant, I lead co-creation sessions with users, analyze competitive landscapes, create new design concepts, and mentor junior designers.
5 ProjectsUX Architect
Created exceptional digital products through user-centered design. Excelled in information architecture, interaction design, and creating seamless user experiences.
26 ProjectsDigital Strategist
improve employee engagement through strategic digital initiatives. I combine data analysis with design thinking to create impactful and user-centered solutions.
18 Projectstestimonials
Recommendations

Gillian Rosheuvel
Associate Director of Content Strategy of Verizon
In addition to being a sharp user experience pro, Archana is a joy to work with. She brings great ideas to every project and is an incredibly collaborative colleague. She is equally adept at taking ownership of a project's big ideas and its minute details. Archana would be a great addition to any team or organization.

Alpa Moscarella
SVP, Head of Customer Experience & Product Design of KX
Archana is a well rounded UX designer with a diverse set of UX skills. She is a great team player. She collaborates and engages with her fellow UX designers well. She is good at problem solving and looking at the bigger picture of what the design is trying to solve. She will understand what the user needs and translates that understanding into great designs! Archana also loves to learn new things - she can put her mind to anything!

David Livingstone
Senior Enterprise Architect of BNSF Railway
I've had the pleasure of working with Archana for more than a decade in several organizations. Her strength lies in being a good communicator through design and a creative specialist. She has managed challenging projects and earned laurels for the team. I wish her all the best and looking forward to working together again.

Konrad Fernandez
Vice President Global Client Relations of Skills Cafe
Archana possesses a winning combination of a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and deep domain expertise. Her dedication and strong team spirit, coupled with a constant thirst for knowledge, have consistently impressed colleagues and customers. Known for her outstanding delivery and ability to communicate effectively, Archana excels at building strong relationships and exceeding expectations. Her contributions have always been valuable, and I am confident she will continue to make significant impacts in any role she undertakes.

Subbiah Ramalingam
Program Director of LTIMindtree
Archana, is someone who has the rare blend of creativity and leadership. I have known archana for a very long time and have worked together in three different organizations.
She is an exceptional individual who can be trusted to create, contribute and lead without being asked to. Her communication and people skills are extraordinary.
To simply put it across, she is an invaluable asset.

Joseph Ricca
Sr. UX Researcher of BLUE ORIGIN
I had the privilege of working with Archana on a number of projects over the course of 18 months. Throughout that time, I was continually impressed with Archana's technical skill and positive, professional attitude. Additionally, Archana displayed excellent leadership skills both individually and as a recognized leader in a group of on/off-shore resources.
Overall, Archana was a key contributor to our efforts, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to any employer.
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