Ketaki Bakre

As Design Lead for Convergent, I guide design strategy for projects while mentoring junior members of the team. I teach Figma, lead workshops, and provide feedback to help others grow as designers. I drive research, wire framing, and prototyping to create user-centered solutions, and I collaborate with engineers and product managers to align design with technical requirements and client goals. My focus is on empowering the team and delivering designs that are both innovative and practical.

As Director of Design & Marketing at Texas Nova, I lead branding and visual strategy across recruitment, events, and external communications. I design marketing assets, presentations, and templates that translate complex AI and consulting work into clear, accessible storytelling. I work closely with leadership to strengthen Nova’s campus presence and ensure a consistent, professional brand across all platforms.

As a Project Manager at Texas Nova, I lead execution for an AI consulting project with Distro Media while also contributing to product and design work. I coordinate designers and developers, manage timelines, and help turn client ideas into clear product features. I also support UX design by creating user flows, giving interface feedback, and helping shape the overall user experience of the AI-powered media platform. My role focuses on keeping the team aligned while building solutions that are practical and easy to use.

As a member of the Corporate Relations Committee, I support partnerships between WBA and corporate sponsors by coordinating company events, professional workshops, and networking opportunities for members. I work with recruiters and internal leadership to help plan events that connect students with industry professionals and create meaningful career development experiences.

As a Marketing & UI/UX Consultant for UT Austin’s Center for Teaching and Learning InSPIRE program, I lead visual redesigns and content strategy for internal initiatives that support faculty and student success. From rebuilding our Mission, Vision, and Values deck to selecting brand-aligned typography and organizing messy folder systems, I make sure everything looks good, reads clearly, and works seamlessly. I bridge marketing, design, and strategy to help our team communicate with impact.

As a Designer for Phizzy, I worked on creating a gamified physical therapy app designed for kids. I built wireframes and prototypes in Figma that made therapy exercises feel fun and engaging while staying practical for recovery. I collaborated with engineers and product managers to translate research into user-friendly features and helped shape the app’s playful visual identity. At the end of the semester, we pitched Phizzy to a panel of industry professional judges. We ended up winning Best Overall Project at Convergent Build Fest, recognizing Phizzy's creativity and impact.

As a member of the Internal Affairs Committee for the Women in Business Association, I helped plan and execute engaging events for over 450 members while leading a subgroup of 55 students as a Family Leader. I focused on creating inclusive, community-driven programming, managing event logistics, and staying under budget without compromising quality. I collaborated closely with other committee members to brainstorm ideas, delegate tasks, and ensure every event ran smoothly. I also gathered feedback after events to improve future programming and maximize member engagement.

As part of a consulting team in Women in Consulting, I led the website redesign for our client, Tiny Grocers, while collaborating with teammates on broader brand and marketing strategy. I independently created high-fidelity wireframes in Figma, revamping the site’s layout, navigation, and visuals to better reflect the store’s identity and improve usability. I presented my design recommendations directly to the founder, ensuring alignment with her business goals. This project deepened my experience in UI/UX design, client engagement, and delivering high-impact work as part of a larger consulting team.

I participated in the Excel with Dell Case Competition, where my team built an AI-powered dashboard to help companies analyze customer feedback and turn it into actionable insights. I led the analysis of a large set of customer reviews, identifying key pain points, recurring themes, and sentiment trends that informed our recommendations. We used Microsoft’s AI tools to power the dashboard and presented our solution to Dell professionals for feedback. The experience gave me practical exposure to using AI for customer experience strategy and taught me how to communicate data-driven insights in a clear, business-focused way.

Working at Neighborhood Services inside Omni Hotel was a fun and rewarding experience! I got to see firsthand how a busy restaurant operates, from handling dinner rushes to making sure every guest had a great experience. I learned how to think on my feet, work as a team, and connect with people, all in a fast-paced environment. Grateful for everything this job taught me, and I am excited to take these skills with me wherever I go next!