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EDUCATION

  • UX/UI Design Bootcamp Certificate – University of Texas, Austin Learned design tools and processes, from research to prototyping and user testing.

  • Associate Degree in Graphic Design (VisCom) – Austin Community College, Texas Focused on Adobe Creative Suite and advanced graphic design techniques.

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature – Ethiraj College, Chennai, India Specialized in American Literature and communication skills.

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Sandy Aluru

Experienced UX/UI Designer with over 16 years of expertise in creating user-centered designs across web, mobile, and graphic design. Skilled at connecting clients, front-end developers, and end users to craft seamless, intuitive experiences. Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative user research, user journey mapping, and interactive prototyping. Passionate about mentoring and teaching UX/UI design in Bootcamps, empowering students to design responsive, user-friendly solutions. A collaborative team player with a strong background in color accessibility, UI grids, and usability testing, dedicated to delivering visually striking and functional interfaces that enhance user satisfaction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

UX/UI Design:

User research, persona creation, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, heuristic evaluations, UI grids, interactive design, color theory, and typography.

Graphic Design:

Branding, logo design, visual communication, T-shirt design, banners, and marketing materials.

Technical Skills: 

Figma, FigJam, InVision, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Veed.io, Aynthesia.io, Otter.io, HTML, CSS, GitHub, Bootstrap.

Instructional Excellence: 

Tailored guidance in design thinking, portfolio building, and industry preparation, fostering leadership and creative growth.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Recommendation letters from my immediate supervisors at EDX commend my instructional proficiency, impactful contributions to student success, and unwavering dedication to academic excellence.

  • Served as Art Director for Austin Dance India for several years, designing props and presenting them at the esteemed Long Center during their dance events.

  • Secured first place in Advanced English at the state level during high school, receiving a distinguished medal and award. My commitment to education and excellence was further acknowledged through a feature article in the newspaper.

VOLUNTEERING

  • Catchafire.org: Serving as a volunteer designer, contributing to impactful projects for non-profit organizations nationwide. Actively volunteering since 2020 by making an impact of $34,312 value estimated by the organization.

  • Austin Design Week Challenge: Competed in the fourth annual Austin Design Week Design-a-Thon in November 2020, achieving recognition as one of the top 5 finalists. Collaborated on an innovative design challenge aimed at fostering connection and shared understanding through virtual reality to

  • College of Veterinary Medicine: Collaborating with a distinguished veterinary professional as a Presentation Designer. Responsible for crafting customized PowerPoint templates to elevate the quality and professionalism of medical conferences.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UX/UI Instructor, Senior Tutor & Teaching Assistant 2U/EDX – Remote | 2021–Present
 

  • Taught a 24-week UX/UI Bootcamp curriculum, emphasizing user-centric design and industry applications. Mentoring over 50 aspiring designers per cohort with a 95% completion rate and counting.

  • Delivered expert guidance on Figma, portfolio development, and career readiness during office hours. Achieved a 95% student satisfaction rate, complemented by numerous LinkedIn endorsements and professional recommendation letters from supervisors, attesting to my teaching expertise and demonstrating 100% confidence in my instructional capabilities.

  • Mentored students one-on-one as a senior tutor. covering topics such as Double Diamond, Figma demonstrations, atomic design, and front-end development.

  • Provided teaching assistant support, including grading, attendance, and onboarding of new assistants.

Creative Director UC Dezines, LLC – Remote | 2021–Present
 

  • Redesigned websites for clients, increasing traffic and engagement (Dance and Tone, Marian's Dream).

  • Delivered impactful landing pages for fundraising campaigns (Core Impact).

  • Specialized in UX/UI and graphic design, ensuring projects align with client goals and audience needs.

Freelance Graphic Designer Self-employed – Remote | 2011–Present
 

  • Provided branding solutions for businesses, including logos, menus, and marketing collateral.

  • Created branding systems for clients like Curry Leaf and designed campaign assets for non-profits.

  • Collaborated closely with clients to deliver tailored design solutions that achieved satisfaction and business objectives.

Happy to provide references upon request.

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