Sakshi Bankar

Designed AI workflows to optimize research processes using AI tools • Led UX research for AI-driven internal tools and workflows, focusing on speed, clarity, and adoption across research teams • Utilized generative tool stack (Figma Magician, Midjourney, Runway, Adobe Firefly) to optimize and accelerate research output. • Designed style guides, case study reports, and design documentation to support ongoing AI research projects

Workflows and systems supporting educational and administrative workflows. • Synthesized 3 years of research data into accessible documentation serving 150+ staff members and stakeholders • Conducted user surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews to identify bottlenecks in existing workflows and systems • Led design and launch of an automated space booking platform replacing manual email-based system to enhance accuracy and online booking experience for 1500+ users while also reducing management overhead saving 15+ hrs/week for administrators • Designed role-based permission system with hierarchical access control to optimize organization’s internal workflow and security • Created workflow documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support enterprise-wide user adoption across departments • Achieved 27% reduction in end-to-end process time through automation integrations and shared calendar synchronization • Wrote AI literacy articles to support ongoing AI research projects

• Redesigned 12+ websites with 10,000+ monthly users to optimize performance and implement WCAG accessibility compliance • Reduced average loading time by 1.5 seconds by implementing lazy loading, skeleton screen and CSS/JavaScript updates • Conducted usability and heatmap analysis using Hotjar to implement design improvements and reduce navigation time by 37% • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement responsive, secure interfaces aligned with stakeholder requirements

Enterprise SaaS platforms supporting operations, workforce management, and data-heavy decision making. • Designed and optimized 5+ large-scale Enterprise SaaS platforms across web, desktop and mobile applying mixed-methods UX research, Workflow optimization, Hi-fidelity Figma prototypes, React UI Development and component-based Design Systems • Led end-to-end redesign of a large-scale workforce management platform serving 100+ clients with 1,000+ daily work orders • Conducted 40+ user interviews and usability tests across different user groups and access levels to inform product roadmap • Established component-based design system and reusable pattern library for large-scale software using Figma for prototyping and React.js for UI development, reducing overall application loading time by 17% and memory usage by 35% • Worked closely with engineering and product teams shipping bi-weekly releases using Git, Postman, and Jira in agile sprints • Designed data-rich dashboards using REST APIs and D3.js ensuring cross-platform compatibility across web, mobile and iPad • Iterated design refinements via continuous usability testing and feedback, reducing user complaints and 25% increase in app rating

• Supported UX research and design initiatives by conducting user research, synthesizing insights, and contributing to interface improvements • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into actionable design recommendations

Project: CCC Healthcare Mobile App for Community Health Workers – 2024 Conducted user and stakeholder research to design a mobile wellness app supporting CHWs and underserved users. Created high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, focusing on accessibility, health literacy, and personalized care recommendations to reduce CHW workload.