Madhumitha Manimaran
Available for full-time roles from May'25
About
I am Madhu, a product designer with a multidisciplinary background, currently pursuing a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at IUB'25. My focus lies in human-AI interaction, identifying AI use cases to solve complex problems, and translating human needs into intuitive, accessible products.
Previously, I worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Accenture, gaining 3 years of professional experience with expertise in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. I have also worked as a freelance graphic designer for 2 years.
Here are 3 reasons why I'd be a great fit
Startup Mindset: Contributed as one of 10 developers on a project built from scratch, taking full ownership and leading teams.
Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborated directly with leads, managers, and product owners across teams, effectively presenting ideas, aligning strategies, and driving collaboration.
Quick Learner: Transitioned from an electronics background to become a senior software engineer within 3 years, showcasing adaptability and a fast learning curve.
Experience
Digital Designer
Indiana Daily Student, US
Aug 2024 - Present
Created responsive, user-friendly build outs, ensuring brand consistency and enhancing reader engagement through interactive design.
Collaborated with editorial teams and ensured content is visually organized and optimized for desktop and mobile experiences.
Product Designer
Salesforce, US (Sponsored by IU)
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Identified innovative use cases for AI in marketing and led the end-to-end design tailored for non-marketers, simplifying campaign creation and planning.
Led the design process from ideation to high-fidelity prototypes for a mobile app that integrates AI features in marketing campaign creation.
Product Design Intern
Primary Yellow, US
May 2024 - July 2024
Designed, and prototyped 10 user interfaces and built a design system for a platform connecting art collectors and galleries.
Led all design initiatives and served as the primary point of contact for all design decisions, proven ability to hand off designs that are implementable by engineers demonstrating full ownership.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 4 plus engineers and two plus business stakeholders to align design with technical feasibility and business objectives.
Full Stack Developer
Accenture Pvt Limited, India
Nov 2020 - July 2023
Built a responsive SaaS website in 3 months as part of a 10-person team, implementing both front and back-end, utilizing agile methodologies, and incorporating user-centered design strategies.
Reduced accessibility issues 25% in 6 months by updating HTML semantics, refining CSS for contrast/responsiveness, and conducting regular audits.
Collaborated with three cross-functional teams by ensuring continuous delivery of project requirements.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
June 2021 - Dec 2022
Completed 15 projects that included portraits, e-invites, and logos, and banners for various clients.
Created illustrations for various clients in multiple mediums, from conceptual designs to final Product.
Education
Masters of Science in Human Computer Interaction
Indiana University Bloomington, US
Aug 2023 - May 2025 (Exp)
Bachelor of Technology in Electroncis and Communication Engineering
B.S.A Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India
Aug 2016 - Aug 2020
