And here we are, once again!

I'm Ramya ("Rum-yah")

I'm looking for Full-time opportunities in the field of Product Design and UX Design.

Quick Ramya Fun Facts

The story of how I got here

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..

Just kidding, my journey to Design and Product began 7 years ago. Strap in folks! 🚀

July 2018
I finished my Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering from VTU!
August 2018
Got trained to be an #IAmRemarkable facilitator with Google.

I volunteered as a facilitator to help women and under-represented groups to help improve their self-promotion skills at work and beyond.

September 2018
Started my first big-girl job at Bosch, India!

I worked as an Associate Product Manager for Embedded ECU software, specifically for Jaguar Land Rover Cars.

January 2019
Won a hackathon at Bosch for building an MVP that could aid Quadriplegics.

We used an Arduino and sensors and a gyro meter to help patients communicate better with their care takers.

September 2021
Started Grad school at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Relocated to rainy Seattle, and juggled 12+ credit coursework every quarter, teaching assistant role and research work. (Along with a little fun ofc!)

January 2022
Started my capstone project with Novo Nordisk

Designed an assistant app to help neuropathy patients with their daily life.

June 2022
Did my summer internship at Honeywell!

Learned about designing and prototyping for fire safety systems.

October 2022
Began my research focussed in HCI

Managed multiple classes in a blend of Advanced HCI and Engineering. Resumed my Teaching Assistant role as the Lead Teaching Assistant.

January 2023
Took on my most challenging quarter.

Learned about the intersection of Time, Technology and Design while also learning about Ethics and Moral principles in design decisions.

June 2023
Graduated from the University of Washington!

-Won an award at SWE Barcelona for my research.
-Received 3 scholarships for my excellence in extra curriculars and academics
-Graduated without a student loan
-Worked as a researcher at a Design focussed lab at UW after Graduation.

December 2023
Started working as a Product Designer at Smarten Spaces, India

Moved back to Bangalore, rekindled with family and old friends whilst leading design at the startup.

October 2024
Moved to Munich, Germany to live with my husband.
Present
On the lookout for my next design adventure based out of Germany.