amitdeshpande at gmail dot com
Bangalore
+91 93411 WHIZI
To seek an opportunity where I can enhance my knowledge in User Experience domain via continuous learning and implementation. Dec 2005 — Present | McAfee, Bangalore Design, WebStandards, Localization and User Experience Evangelism. May 2005 — Dec 2005 | Sapient Corporation, Gurgaon • Worked in different capacities of Experience Designer, User Interface Developer and Technical Analyst.
• Instrumental in helping projects excel in areas of cross-browser compatibility.
• Worked with superbrands such as BP, Colt and GE Money.
Mid 2004 — May 2005 | Omniquad Limited, Bangalore • Enhanced products´ persuasion factor via ethnographic research.
• Handled Product concepts through Information Architecture, Interaction Design and Visual Design.
• Reiterated several concepts on basis of color theory for maximum User-centric design.
Late 2003 — Mid 2004 | Omniquad Limited, Bangalore • Devised optimal Human Computer Interactions by minimizing dialogue and reducing ambiguity in various project screens.
• Designed content/multimedia for web-based applications.
2001 - 2003 | Rachana Infotech, Belgaum • Worked part-time and freelance on various projects. Provided highly interactive Web Multimedia Solutions developed using Macromedia´s Shockwave Technology.
Visweswaraiah Technological University, KAR (2000´2003)
• Post-Graduation: Masters in Computer Applications (Distinction Grade)
Karnatak University, Dharwad, KAR (1997´2000)
• Graduation: Bachelor of Science
• Color Psychology, Visual Design, Interface Design
• Iconography, Typography and strong understanding of metaphors
• XHTML, CSS, Cross-browser Compatibility
• HomeSite, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere
• Editorial Board Member, User Experience Magazine (http://www.upassoc.org)
• Local Ambassador for User Experience Network Intl. (http://www.uxnet.org)
• Nodus Design Nominee
• Awarded the Plastic Pilots award
• Awarded the Golden Web Award for content, design and creativity by the International Association of Web Masters and Designers (IAWMD)
• Awarded the ARTSY Award
• Awarded Best Fashion Designer, Fashion Choreographer and Music Arranger at the All India Youth Festival held at Manali (HP) and been instrumental in many other National and Sub-National level competitions.
• Developed incognito, a Steganography/Watermarking Suite, for 6th Semester dissertation work in close association with Sir Fabien Petitcolas.