Varun R Panambur

Creative UX Designer

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my personal info

Hey there, I'm Varun R Panambur, a UX designer with a solid 9-year journey in shaping awesome user experiences for mobile and web applications. Check out my portfolio, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the work I've poured my heart into. Cheers!

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personal info
  • Name : Varun R Panambur
  • Phone : +91 8095815818
  • Email : varunrp08@gmail.com
  • Location : Bengaluru,Karnataka
my story

I am a UX designer with 9 years of experience, motivated by passion, which lured me towards designing. My sublime sense of design thinking coupled with technical background is my forte in solving business problems and providing delightful product experience.

Feel free to peruse my resume for a comprehensive view of my skills and experience. Take a peek at some of my notable projects, and when you're ready, shoot me an email to connect further. Looking forward to hearing from you!

work

recent projects

I distinguish myself through a unique blend of comprehending both client and end-user viewpoints in my work. Prioritizing the distinctive needs, expectations, and preferences of target users is at the core of every project I undertake.

Check out some of the cool stuff I do just for fun and passion.

Revolutionizing Developer Extensions
Case Study
BWSSB Water Controller
Case Study
User Research
Report
Gen AI for Developers
Case Study
User Research
Case Study
Medium - Article
UX is omnipresent — What I learned from a traffic problem
Design X - Design Challenge 2020
JOY – Acute Comprehensive Care
Dumpy Cleaner
For Andriod
Seat Booking app
IOS
FARM AVENUE
Brand Document
Incredible India website
Heuristic Report
Vistara Website
Heuristic Evaluation
Medium - Article
Heuristic Evaluation
Medium - Article
Pros & Cons of Progress indicator
Dashboad Concept
For Web app
Destination page concept
web design
Pizza Time
Web Application
404 Error
Web Application
my hobbies
Keep calm and work smart
  • Photography
  • travel
  • Table Tennis
  • Observe

resume

know who i'm

As a UX designer, I am inspired by new usability challenges and staying up to date on design trends. My introspective nature allows me to observe, take notes, and thoughtfully approach each project.

education
MA . Design
  • University for Creative Arts (UCA)
  • •
  • London

In collaboration with the London School of Design and Marketing

Bachelor of Engineering
  • Maharaja Institute of Technology
  • •
  • Mysore
Class XII
  • S.Nijalingappa P.U college
  • •
  • Bengaluru
Class X
  • Sri Aurobindo Vidya Mandir
  • •
  • Bengaluru
Certification
Human-Computer Interaction - HCI
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  • Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
Publication
Study of Challenges Faced by Visually Impaired in Accessing Bangalore Metro Services.
  • IndiaHCI '19 Proceedings of the 10th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Hyderabad, India.

Conducted research in partnership with an NGO to study and report on the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals accessing Bangalore Metro services.

Key accomplishments:

  • Utilized ethnographic methodologies including observation and user interviews to gather user data.

  • Conducted field study of Metro stations with blind participants and reported the accessibility analysis to BMRCL authorities.

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    experience
    UX Designer
    • PayPal
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Key accomplishments:

  • Driving innovation in the Merchant Platform team, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional dev teams to identify and address critical gaps.

  • Designed and developed a real-time tracking tool for developer extension products, which boosted the overall customer rating by 6.4% during the beta release.

  • Contributed to the conceptualization of core product requirements and evaluated pre-release products to enhance the user experience.

    • UX Designer
    • Genpact
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Genpact is service based MNC which delivers digital product.

    Key accomplishments:

  • Designed an AI-based order management system for a large FMCG manufacturer, resulting in cost savings of over $2 million.

  • Conducted research to analyze user behavior to understand customer need & make concrete, data-driven solutions.

  • Responsible for creating heuristic evaluation reports for various project proposals, contributing to the conversion of pitches into potential clients for the company.

  • Worked closely with C-level executives & engineers for various verticals to implement innovative solutions & feasible product.

    • UX Designer
    • Localoye
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    LocalOye is a marketplace for hiring local service professionals.

    Key accomplishments.

  • Managed the end-to-end experience for a product app with over 100k+ downloads.

  • Implemented wallet, online payments, and advanced order management features for the customer-facing app on Android, iOS, and web platforms.



    • UX Designer
    • Kaapi - A LocalOye Product
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Kaapi helped service professionals to build a smarter service business which provided DIY website, Client management, marketing campaigns etc.

    Key accomplishments.

  • Translated raw business requirements into wireframes and visual designs, and created interactive prototypes for user testing.

  • Built a product from scratch for beta launch in a fast-paced agile environment.

    • UX Designer
    • Pace Wisdom Solutions Pvt Ltd
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Service-based company, I autonomously managed and executed multiple projects, demonstrating proficiency in handling diverse responsibilities.

    Key accomplishments:

  • Worked closely with clients to define business requirements, advocating for end-user needs to design usable and viable products.

  • Designed end-to-end projects while effectively managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

    • UX Designer
    • Freelance
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Worked independently for various teams and small projects.

    Externship (Developer)
    • Cisco System Inc.
    • •
    • Bengaluru

    Effectively managed congestion between the sender and receiver by monitoring the length of the queue formed at the slow node and adjusting the window field of TCP packets.

  • Developed a congestion control algorithm utilizing the XCP protocol within the networking stack of the Linux Kernel.

  • Transformed the initial model into a Loadable Kernel Module (LKM) to enhance modularity and ease of use.

    • work process
    How I work in my projects
    1
    Understanding
    2
    Evaluation
    3
    Paper Prototype
    4
    Wireframe
    5
    Visual Design
    6
    Deliver

    skills

    How good I'm

    I believe that skill sets have no limits. I've always found inspiration in various sources such as beautiful photos, motivational quotes, masterful design pieces, and other innovative creations that have greatly impacted our daily lives.

    Figma
    Sketch
    Adobe photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Zeplin
    Axure
    After Effects
    Priciple
    english
    Kannada
    Tulu
    • Research interview
    • Heuristic evaluation
    • Competitive analysis
    • Field study
    • Persona
    • Storyboarding
    • Customer journey
    • Field study
    • Napkin sketch
    • Wireframe (Low - Hi)
    • Visual design
    • Usability testing
    X