Hi, I'm Pavithra Ramasamy!

I'm a UX Researcher rooted with inclusive and user centered design thinking to create satisfying experiences. I have always believed that the best way to understand user needs is to seek out and prioritize their perspectives and experiences through research. This is important because we are not the users and understanding is greater than assuming. Empathizing with users, getting to know their worldviews, goals, challenges and values help us gain rich and powerful insights.

One of my favorite parts of being a researcher is the power of insights to uproot assumptions. I love challenging myself to go into research and learn as much as I can from the perspective of others, because I often discover things when I least expect them. From exploratory research to concept and usability testing, I have an affinity for approaches, methods and techniques along the qualitative spectrum as well as an experience in survey design and statistical analysis on the quantitative end.

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A Usability Study

Simple Go!

Designing for Accessibility

Smithsonian AAA Instituition

Improving Discovery and Findability of Archives resources

Huddle

Team meetings made easier

Read It!

Personal Informatics and Visualization of my book reading habit

Visualizing Cascading Delays

Data Visualization of airlines in the US during the year 2008.

Work & Education Experience

Currently, I am working as a UX Researcher at Google focusing on leading and managing research studies across the product lifecycle. In the past, I was an Accessibility Research Assistant at the Trace Center at the University of Maryland focusing on research for and with assistive technologies, inclusive design and accessibility. Over the summer of 2018, I interned at Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation as a UX Design Intern majorly working on website and product redesigns, conducting accessibility audits, user research and usability tests for upcoming products. Prior to graduate studies, I worked at Temenos AG as a Product Analyst involved in user need-finding based on the interview and survey results, also introducing design level changes to their products.

To know more about my work and education experience, let's set up a time to meet over coffee and chai(or any beverage of your choice)! Also, feel free to check out my resume and LinkedIn profile.