Sampada Samaka
AI Product Designer · Software Engineer
Product Designer with a software engineering background and 5+ years of experience building digital products across engineering and design. Currently contributing to product direction, user experience, and visual identity for an early-stage AI startup while bringing enterprise engineering experience from AWS and WorkStride. Passionate about simplifying complex information through thoughtful product thinking, AI-native experiences, and strong collaboration with engineering.
Product Designer
· Part-time- Shape product direction alongside the founding team for an AI-powered knowledge platform.
- Own end-to-end product design from feature discovery through user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Define the visual identity — branding, typography, color system, and interaction patterns.
- Partner with engineering on frontend implementation while balancing user experience and technical feasibility.
Volunteer Product Designer
- Designed a property-risk experience helping 7M+ Bay Area residents understand seismic, tsunami, and liquefaction risks.
- Established UX processes and evaluation frameworks from the ground up within 3 weeks.
- Conducted user research with residents, stakeholders, and volunteers to improve usability and accessibility.
Software Engineer
- Built backend services, APIs, and workflow automation powering enterprise employee engagement products.
- Partnered closely with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Collaborated across engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable enterprise software.
Cloud Support Associate
- Built internal tools and workflow automation supporting cloud operations.
- Developed expertise in APIs, AWS cloud infrastructure, and scalable distributed systems.
UX Mentor
- Mentor multidisciplinary student teams across AI and AR/VR projects.
- Guide product thinking, user research, and AI-first design practices.
Stock Sentinel
AI-powered investment analytics platform using Python and LLM workflows to simplify portfolio analysis and surface actionable investment insights.
ClassHook
Redesigned onboarding through user research and iterative testing, improving conversion by 60%.
Clay Clubhouse
Improved onboarding and booking experiences, increasing sign-ups by 44%.
Product Design
AI
Technical
MS Computer Science
University of Texas at Arlington
UX Design Immersive
General Assembly