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Hello, I'm Dipankar!
I'm a Principal UX Architect and people manager based out of, Greater Philadelphia area.

I have over 15 years of experience in consulting, product and agency across the U.S. and India. I specialize in designing high-quality, user-centered experiences for global clients in industries like Banking, Mortgage, Insurance, Healthcare, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, and more.

In my current role, I seamlessly balance lead responsibilities with hands-on execution:

UX Architect & Strategic Lead:

Lead end-to-end product design strategies, from vision definition to implementation, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and user needs.
Define long-term design roadmaps, driving innovative product experiences and scaling them across multiple platforms and teams.
Conduct stakeholder workshops, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on goals and integrate feedback into comprehensive design solutions.
Estimate project timelines and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope while effectively managing team capacity and ensuring a balance of resources.
Oversee resource loading, aligning design team capabilities with project requirements to optimize productivity and meet business needs.
Contribute to new business proposals, working closely with leadership teams to define design deliverables, schedules, and cost estimates for potential clients.
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality design solutions, while balancing both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

People Manager & Design Lead:

Lead and mentor junior designers, nurturing their growth and empowering them to deliver impactful, world-class designs.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the design team, while actively engaging in the hiring and growth of top talent.
Provide constructive feedback, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and guide team members to grow professionally.

Hands-on UX/UI Expert:

With deep expertise in UX/UI design, I translate complex business requirements into simple, user-centered solutions.
I collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences across native and responsive platforms, focusing on both B2B and B2C applications.
Focus on design systems, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and interaction design, ensuring consistency and efficiency across products.

Mentorship & Industry Impact:

As a mentor on ADPList, I help the next generation of designers navigate their careers, tackle complex challenges, and grow their design skills in the ever-evolving UX landscape.
Shape product visions, drive large-scale design initiatives, and build lasting relationships with business teams to secure new clients and maintain a competitive edge.

Whether it’s envisioning product roadmaps, prioritizing design work, or bridging gaps between teams, I thrive in delivering user-centered solutions that drive measurable business impact. My journey from hands-on execution to leading design activities has equipped me with a unique ability to inspire and influence the teams I work with.