About Me.
I’m Anand Pusalkar, a UX Design Leader with over a decade of experience shaping complex digital products into intuitive, human-centered experiences. I’ve led end-to-end design transformations across FinTech, Automotive, IoT, EdTech, and Healthcare, partnering closely with business, product, and engineering teams to translate complexity into clarity. My work spans UX strategy, design systems, accessibility, and data-informed design—consistently driving measurable outcomes like improved adoption, reduced onboarding friction, and faster design-to-development cycles.
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I thrive at the intersection of design, business, and technology, where I mentor teams, lead design thinking workshops, and build scalable systems that balance user needs with business goals. Whether it’s architecting enterprise platforms, defining product vision, or elevating design maturity within organizations, my focus remains the same: create meaningful experiences that work for users and deliver impact for businesses.
Education
2020-2021
Duke Corporate Education, USA
Product Management Certification Program
A comprehensive 6-month program taught by experts from India and Silicon Valley — 4 case studies, 15 assignments, 200+ hours of industry-oriented learning focused on-
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Market and User Research
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Product Designing and Prototyping
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Product Analytics and Engagement
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Product Planning and development
2018-Present
Interaction Design Foundation, DK
UX Design Certifications
Member of Interaction Design Foundation since 2018 and have completed multiple certifications from this globally reputed institute like -
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UX Management Strategy and Tactics
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Design Thinking
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AI for Designers
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Human Computer Interaction - HCI
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Mobile User Experience (UX) Design
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Conducting Usability Testing
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Become a UX Designer from Scratch
2013-2015
YCM Open University, Nashik, IN
Bachelor of Commerce
Graduation degree in commerce.
2008-2010
MAAC, Cambridge University, USA
AD3D+
Completed advanced diploma in 2d/3d Animation, Visual Effects, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.