Resume
Shaping how millions learn.
My journey began with content review and spotting usability errors, which sparked a curiosity about why users struggle and how experiences could be better. I taught myself UX design, spent years on healthcare experiences at Optum, and now design AI-powered learning tools at NewGlobe reaching millions of children across Africa and Asia.
About
Senior product designer at NewGlobe, leading AI-powered learning experiences that reach millions of children across Africa and Asia. 8+ years across edtech, healthcare, and Google. I work at the intersection of AI and human-centered design — turning model output into interfaces people trust.
Experience
Senior Product Designer
NewGlobe
2023 – Present
Leading design for AI-powered learning products reaching millions of children. Outcomes validated by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as among the largest measured in international education.
UX Designer
Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
2017 – 2023
Led design for healthcare analytics products and governed the design system across squads.
UX Designer (Freelance)
Independent
2015 – 2017
Designed product experiences for early-stage startups across three continents.
Usability Lead (Contract)
2011 – 2014
Led a 15-person usability team conducting reviews for Google News and Google Maps.
Education & Skills
Education
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Post Graduate Program, Visual & User Experience Design
2022
Acharya Nagarjuna University
M.Sc., Psychology
2010 – 2012
Skills
- Product Design
- AI Strategy
- Generative AI
- Design Systems
- UX Research
- Design Leadership
- Prototyping
- Data Visualization
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Design Mentorship
- Visual Design
Recommendations
Imran is an incredibly talented and versatile experience designer who consistently delivers both strategic value and thoughtful, user-first design. He led the redesign of several core applications and contributes immense value to the wider organisation through mentorship and culture.
Imran comes up with creative, innovative designs that give unprecedented clarity to the product. His work ethic, attention to detail, and grasp of UX theory lead to great experiences. Any team would be lucky to have him drive their product's UX.
Awards & Publications
Publications
Beyond Vibe Coding: From Coder to AI-Era Developer (Addy Osmani)
Review team · 2025
Observing User Experience: A Practitioner's Guide to User Research (Elsevier)
Reviewer · 2017
Awards
Excellent Performance & Compassion
UnitedHealth Group / Optum · 2018
Excellent Performance & Collaboration
UnitedHealth Group / Optum · 2018
Top 10% — Gestalt Psychology & Web
Interaction Design Foundation · 2018
Exceptional Performance
Google India · 2012
Certifications
Product-Led Growth Certified
ProductLed · 2024
Generative AI Fundamentals
Google · 2024
Large Language Models
Google · 2024
Responsible AI
Google · 2024
Design Thinking
Interaction Design Foundation · 2018
Human Computer Interaction
Interaction Design Foundation · 2018