Namaste, I'm Rudra (Roo-Drah)

A Designer from India who started with ones and zeros, but fell in love with pixels.

I am a User Experience Designer who has a background in Computer Science & Engineering. My interest in creating precise and visually appealing designs began during my high school art classes, where I developed a taste for pixel-perfect work. My natural artistic ability and my passion for design pushed me to pursue a career in the field.
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I became interested in UX Design through participating in hackathons and completing internships during my undergraduate studies, which helped me discover my passion for this field. I found that I derived more satisfaction from resolving issues that users were experiencing, as opposed to debugging technical problems. This realization led me to make the decision to transition from programming for machines to designing for humans as a professional.
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I’m currently looking for full-time opportunities starting immediately. I graduated from a Public Ivy, The University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s Degree in Information Studies, specializing in User Experience Design & Research and Human-Computer Interaction.

Life is short, make it count

Currently, I’m based in Austin, Texas, but originally from Gujarat, India. Moving to Austin after living my entire life in South Asia has been a fortunate opportunity to learn new skills while expand my worldview. Being an international student has challenged how I think about solving problems, how to inspire from my peers, and when to approach mentors for guidance.

Whether it's hitting the dance floor or engaging in a game, I am always up.

During my leisure time, I enjoy engaging in organizing stuff, exploring things, and practicing meditation.

Communities
a candle loses nothing by lightning another candle
Club Gamma
CORE TEAM MEMBER
  • Conducted a workshop on Intro to Git & GitHub fundamentals to students, empowering them with essential skills for modern software development practices.
  • Hosted Nailing Coding Interviews, which aims to equip participants with strategies to excel in technical interviews.
  • Created multiple YouTube Tutorials serving as accessible resources for individuals seeking to enhance their proficiency in Git & GitHub.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
  • Designed an aesthetically pleasing UI for the Club Gamma Website.
  • Conceptualized and crafted diverse posters, social media posts, stories, and banners for Club Gamma's social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Collaborated with the organizing committee to meticulously plan and execute 2 successful events.
JUL 2020 - SEP 2021
Coding Blocks
CAMPUS AMBASSADOR
  • Created awareness and shared details about new courses, events, and boot camps, benefiting many students.
  • Enhanced students' coding skills by organizing 7 workshops.
  • Provided a platform for students to engage with exceptional minds and young professionals.
MAY 2020 - MAY 2021
Entrepreneurship & Communication Club
CORE COMMITTEE
  • Organized Inter-Department Model United Nations Summit
  • Helped students enhance their interpersonal and people skills
FEB 2020 - MAY 2021
IEEE Student Branch
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
  • Worked closely with Publicity and Program committee to plan events and webinars.
  • Led a team of three graphic designers in creating various posters, social media posts, and certificates for events.
FEB 2020 - DEC 2020
Internshala
INTERNSHALA STUDENT PARTNER 18
  • Motivated numerous students to learn new skills through Internshala Training.
  • Assisted students in securing their dream internships during the lockdown period.
  • Promoted various products to my peers through different contests, campaigns, and activities.
  • These experiences not only earned me incentives but also significantly enhanced my marketing and influencing skills.
APR 2020 - JUN 2020
Education
the beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand
University of Texas at Austin / School of Information
MASTER  OF  SCIENCE  IN  INFORMATION  STUDIES  (UXDR & HCI)

AUG 2022 - MAY 2024

Charotar University of Science and Technology / Devang Patel Institue of Advance Technology and Research
BACHELOR  OF TECHNOLOGY  IN COMPUTER  SCIENCE  &  ENGINEERING 

JUL 2018 - MAY 2022

The Aditya Birla Public School
K-12 SCHOOLING

APR 2017 - MAR 2018

Experience
a mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions
User Experience Designer
Carolinas Psychiatric Institute
DEC 2023 - PRESENT
Product Designer
Aavatto
DEC 2021 - MAY 2022
UI / UX Design Intern
Avea Media Labs
JUN 2021 - JUL 2021
Frontend Developer Intern
ZipBooks Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
JUN 2021 - JUL 2021
Let's talk
Thank you for spending time in knowing my story.
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