Anshuman's Profound AI Rep

Anshuman's path moves from enterprise UX consulting into startup design leadership and AI product design.

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Anshuman Karmakar

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Nextiva

2024 – 2026

Senior Specialist, Product Design

Led design initiatives for a rapidly evolving product suite that increasingly integrates AI-assisted capabilities. Shipped complex features- chatbot builder, supervisor dashboard, voice call intelligence, workflow builder, 10DLC registration. - Delivered research outcomes to high-fidelity UI till dev hand-off and testing. - Partnered with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define user journeys and align design with business goals. - Established scalable design standards and reusable components to streamline workflows. - Enhanced admin experience by solving complex problems creatively. - Increased customer satisfaction with redesigned features. - Improved delivery speed through efficient design-to-development handoff and testing end product.

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Springboard

2023 – 2023

UX coach

Mentored aspiring UX designers through a structured, project-based program focused on real-world applications of design. The role allows me to guide career transitions, strengthen design thinking in practice, and share industry experience with the next generation of designers. - Held 291 mentor calls to students on UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. - Reviewed design projects, giving actionable feedback to align work with industry standards. - Shared best practices on design systems, collaboration, and stakeholder communication. - Helped students transition into design roles at leading companies like Apple. - Consistently rated highly (95%) for mentorship effectiveness and career guidance.

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EVIDENT

2021 – 2023

Head of Design

2022 – 2023

Led the design function at Evident, overseeing product design, brand experience, and design operations for a fast-scaling technology company. The role combined creative direction with cross-functional leadership, ensuring design excellence aligned with business goals. - Directed design strategy across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms. - Built a design team. - Defined and implemented a design system, ensuring consistency and scalability. - Collaborated with product, engineering, and leadership to shape roadmaps and deliver impactful user experiences. - Launched MVP and helped securing stage 2 funding. - Strengthened brand and product consistency, improving user satisfaction. - Reduced design-to-development cycle time by creating a robust design system. - Elevated the role of design in product strategy, directly contributing to investor adoption and retention.

Senior UX/UI Designer

2021 – 2023

Joined Evident’s growing team as a Senior Designer, delivering high-quality design solutions across digital platforms while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. - Designed intuitive interfaces for key product features, from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes. - Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design decisions. - Partnered with developers to ensure seamless design handoff and implementation. - Contributed to early versions of the design system that later scaled with the company. - Supported branding and marketing design to strengthen visual identity. - Delivered designs that improved feature adoption and enhanced user engagement. - Contributed to successful product launches that drove company growth. - Recognized for setting high design standards.

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Cognizant

2014 – 2019

User Experience Consultant

Worked as a User Experience Consultant, partnering with enterprise clients to design user-centered solutions across diverse industries and platforms. The role combined consulting, research, and execution to deliver business-aligned design outcomes. - Conducted user research, stakeholder workshops, and requirements gathering to inform design decisions. - Designed wireframes, prototype for web and mobile applications. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and client partners. - Presented design solutions and rationales to clients, aligning user needs with business objectives. - Supported the establishment of UX best practices and reusable design assets across projects. - Enhanced client satisfaction through clear communication and user-centered design outcomes. - Gained recognition as a trusted design consultant, contributing to repeat business and successful project delivery.