London-based end-to-end Designer with solid Agency Background Delivers Expertise Across Diverse Sectors: Startups, SaaS, Corporate, B2B, B2C, Fintech, Telecoms, Technology, E-commerce, Retail, and Government.

About me

User research

User testing

Workshops

Design systems

User-Centered-Design (UCD)

Wireframing & Prototyping

iOS & Android app design

CMS

User research User testing Workshops Design systems User-Centered-Design (UCD) Wireframing & Prototyping iOS & Android app design CMS

Experience

Jan 2024-Feb 2024

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Lead UX designer / UX strategist

Worked on a Digital transformation project. Requirements gathering, Workshops, UX strategy, Wireframing & Prototyping


Sept 23-Oct 23

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Lead Product designer

I improved the current booking website by conducting audits, gathering performance data, researching competitors, A/B tested and optimised key user journeys. Dashboard design and design systems.


Jun 23-Jul 23

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Lead UX/UI designer

Led Greenfield Project at B2B SaaS Start-Up: Enhanced Demo Store, Showcasing Solutions to Potential Clients, and Implemented UI Enhancements for Current Product.


Jan 23-April 23

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Vijay-chekuri-portfolio

Lead UX designer

Designed apps & self-service portals for professionals to assess benefits. Concept, testing, Wireframing, Prototyping and stakeholder management.


Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

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Senior UX/UI designer

Partnered on the BSI Digital Transformation Program, and delivered MVP alongside Appian developers. Designed user-friendly regulatory service portals and dashboards for both B2B and B2C clients, decreasing wait times and introducing tracking features. Improved the BSI Design system.


Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

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Vijay-chekuri-portfolio

Senior Product designer

Reduced loan application bounce rates by 67% on Mobile App and Web.
Led workshops, research, wireframing, prototyping, and A/B testing. Contributed to a new design system for the Santander App, Optimized Chat 2FA journeys, and proposed self-service to reduce inquiries. Improved product visibility on iOS and Android, leading to a 44.56% increase in applications in Q1’22.


Feb 2021 - March 2021

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Vijay-chekuri-portfolio

Senior UX designer

Audited and gathered Data from Google Analytics & Adobe Experience Manager Analytics + Sessioncam to understand the user behaviour and pain points in the key journeys (Checkout, Filters & Product purchase).


Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

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Vijay-chekuri-portfolio

Senior UX designer

I took a data-driven approach, audited and analyzed conversion rates in Google Analytics, and used Hotjar to identify user pain points. I provided design solutions, which were then tested through A/B and multi-variant testing.


July 2019 - Oct 2020

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Vijay-chekuri-portfolio

Senior Product designer

Achieved a 33% increase in order placements for Waitrose's 'While You're Away' project.
Worked on the MVP project 'HOME ASSURANCE' for John Lewis.
Generated £6 million in revenue for Waitrose through the 'RAPID DELIVERY' MVP project by redesigning complex user journeys and reducing bounce rates.
(A/B testing, Research, Data-driven & UCD approach, Webflow&ProtoPie prototyping, Analytics)


Dec 2018 - July 2019

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Lead UX/UI/Front-end

Worked on their existing & new website & Apps. Optimised key user journeys and provided design solutions for better conversion. Led UX team and worked with product teams and stakeholders.


Worked on Trade-in platforms (Microsoft, Argos, Virgin mobile etc). End-to-end web design and development. Also worked on their internal dashboards and other websites.

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

WEST ONE TECHNOLOGY

UX/UI/Front-end


Feb 2014-July 2016

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UX/UI/Front-end

Worked for one of the top agencies in Malaysia as a Hybrid Designer/Developer. Worked on a variety of projects (Real estate, Leisure booking).


Jun 2013-Jan 2014

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Monkey Media, Malaysia

UX/UI/Front-end

Worked for a fast-paced start-up media agency in Malaysia, responsible for Lo-Hi Fidelity Wireframes, Mock-ups, Prototypes, and Designing Log-in Flows. Developed the websites for small businesses and managed them.

Ways i can help

Experience design

-Research (Qual & Quant)

-Strategy & Planning

-User flows, Wireframing

-Prototyping, User testing

-Data-driven & Agile

Front-end development

-HTML, CSS, SCSS, LESS

-Bootstrap, JavaScript(basic)

-CMS (Wordpress, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix), Fiori

-Shopify, Email development

Interface design

-Design systems

-UI Kits, Components, Tokens

-Interaction Design

-Usability and accessibility

-Layouts

Tools

-Figma (Expert)

-Sketch, Protopie, Google Analytics, Whimsical, Axure RP.

-Miro, UserTesting.com, HotJar, LookBack, Maze

-Github, Adobe suite

Product design

-Stakeholder management

-Research, identify opportunities

-User journey mapping

-Ideation, Iterative & Validation

-Visual Design, information architecture, Workshops

Interested in

-Gen AI

-Motion design

-React.JS

-Game/AR/VR design

-Crypto

-Machine learning

For recruiters / FAQ’s

  • Yes, I am.

  • My circumstances have changed, and I'm now seeking stability and long-term opportunities. While contracting provided valuable experience across various sectors, I'm now looking for a solid, permanent position where I can contribute my skills and grow within a company.

  • No, I do not require any Visa or Sponsorship. I hold settled status / ILR.