Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd. India Pvt. Ltd.

User Experience Design Lead

Acted as Bridge between User, PM, TME and Engineering. Leading experience for after Cisco CX Cloud, Umbrella and NextGen Firewall suite of products, Cisco DNA Center experience (On Prem) for intent based networking for “Compliance and SWIM” pilar of the BU. Focused in the automation for Config, devices & image management, Wireless Cloud, Compliance and device insights in context to intent based networking needs.

While being a bridge between Product Management BU and Engineering, working on design solutions for software vertical for one of the flagship network management products. Catering to the different enterprise product focus areas such as cx-cloud, analytics, config, network-security, next-gen firewalls, devices-images, wireless-maps, change and advisories related compliance aspects, along with the device insights driven intent-based networking needs and automation.

Key roles/responsibilities:

• Plan and execute design strategies fat the module level that align with business goals and user needs.
• Create service-flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes while leading design projects with team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Product, Enggineering, Data teams and SME teams to integrate user experience into product development for smooth, user-friendly solutions.
• Analyze market trends, industry updates, technology spikes, gather user feedback, and use data to improve design across end-2-end experience for platforms.
• Promote inclusive design, mentor young design-minds, and support diversity.
• Develop strategic design materials and share them with teams.
• Collaborate and provide support driving user-research and usability testing with experienced UXR team members to refine solutions
• Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest trends to keep my and my teams designs current and relevant.

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