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Hey, it's Grace!

Hey, it's Grace!

Hey, it's Grace!

I’m a master’s student in HCI at San José State University, blending a background in Computer Technology with a passion for design. I began my career as a Full Stack Java Developer but soon discovered my love for product design while working on tech projects. After transitioning from coding to design, I’ve spent the past two years honing my skills through internships and connecting with the design community.

Beyond design, I enjoy reading romance novels, painting, and photography—activities that inspire my creative journey and fuel my passion for crafting meaningful user experiences.

I’m a master’s student in HCI at San José State University, blending a background in Computer Technology with a passion for design. I began my career as a Full Stack Java Developer but soon discovered my love for product design while working on tech projects. After transitioning from coding to design, I’ve spent the past two years honing my skills through internships and connecting with the design community.

Beyond design, I enjoy reading romance novels, painting, and photography—activities that inspire my creative journey and fuel my passion for crafting meaningful user experiences.

Education

Education

Education

San José State University

San José State University

San José State University

MS in Human Factors & Ergonomics, User Experience Concentration (HCI); GPA: 4.0

MS in Human Factors & Ergonomics, User Experience Concentration (HCI); GPA: 4.0

MS in Human Factors & Ergonomics, User Experience Concentration (HCI); GPA: 4.0

Aug 2024 - Present

Aug 2024 - Present

Aug 2024 - Present

San Jose, CA, USA

San Jose, CA, USA

San Jose, CA, USA

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

BE in Computer Technology; GPA: 3.97

BE in Computer Technology; GPA: 3.97

BE in Computer Technology; GPA: 3.97

Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Nagpur, MH, IN

Nagpur, MH, IN

Nagpur, MH, IN

Experience

Experience

Experience

Airtribe

Airtribe

Airtribe

Product design intern

Product design intern

Product design intern

Jan - Jul 2024

Jan - Jul 2024

Bangalore, KA, IN

Bangalore, KA, IN

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Programmer analyst, Full-time

Programmer analyst, Full-time

Programmer analyst, Full-time

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Bangalore, KA, IN

Bangalore, KA, IN

Bangalore, KA, IN

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Full-stack java developer, Internship

Full-stack java developer, Internship

Full-stack java developer, Internship

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Bangalore, KA, IN

Bangalore, KA, IN

Bangalore, KA, IN