I, Venkatesh Alagarsamy


Salsa is Discover’s internal data management platform, redesigned to deliver a streamlined, user-centric experience for data analysts and operations teams. The transformation focused on simplifying dataset configuration, monitoring, and reporting through intuitive workflows and optimized navigation. A scalable design system built in Figma unified UI components and accelerated development cycles, while usability testing ensured continuous refinement. Close collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders enabled pixel-perfect implementation and scalable CSS architecture—resulting in improved user satisfaction, faster onboarding, and enhanced productivity across teams.
Transform a complex data management tool into a seamless, efficient platform that reduces cognitive load, accelerates onboarding, and boosts operational productivity.
As Lead UX Design Engineer, I spearheaded the end-to-end transformation of Salsa’s user experience—from designing intuitive workflows for dataset configuration and reporting to optimizing navigation for task efficiency. I developed a scalable, reusable design system in Figma that unified UI components and accelerated development cycles. My role extended into usability testing and iterative refinement, ensuring that user feedback directly informed design improvements. Collaborating closely with engineering and product teams, I maintained pixel-perfect fidelity between design and implementation, and architected scalable CSS solutions to support long-term growth and consistency across the platform.
Improved user satisfaction, reduced onboarding time, and enhanced productivity across teams. The design system accelerated delivery cycles and established a consistent, scalable foundation for future enhancements.

Simplifying data workflows through conversational AI
An intelligent chatbot experience designed to help data analysts and operations teams build pipelines and select datasets using natural language—transforming complex technical workflows into intuitive, guided conversations.
Create an accessible, AI-powered assistant that reduces reliance on technical commands, streamlines data configuration, and empowers non-technical users to work confidently with data tools.
Led UX strategy and execution from concept to high-fidelity prototyping. Defined conversational UX patterns tailored to data workflows. Collaborated closely with AI engineers and product stakeholders to align design with Genie’s capabilities and business goals. Prototyped responsive chatbot interactions in Figma, emphasizing clarity, accessibility, and user empowerment
Enabled seamless interaction through natural language, simplified complex data tasks, and boosted productivity across user groups. Genie’s intuitive design lowered barriers for non-technical users and strengthened Discover’s data tooling ecosystem.

Enhancing digital experiences for institutional investors A secure platform designed to help institutional clients manage complex investment portfolios. The redesign focused on simplifying workflows, personalizing dashboards, and streamlining data presentation to support faster, more confident decision-making.
Create a user-centered portal that simplifies investment workflows, delivers personalized insights, and integrates secure access protocols—while aligning with Vanguard’s brand and compliance standards.
Led UX strategy and experience architecture across the IIG portal. Conducted stakeholder interviews, mapped workflows, and designed high-fidelity wireframes using Sketch. Collaborated with financial analysts, product managers, and security engineers to deliver intuitive navigation, personalized dashboards, and seamless reporting flows.
Improved platform adoption and client satisfaction. Users gained faster access to relevant data, clearer navigation, and secure, role-based dashboards—resulting in more efficient portfolio management and stronger engagement across institutional teams.

Transforming data-heavy workflows into intuitive research tools An internal platform used by analysts and stakeholders to manage and interpret global research data. The redesign focused on simplifying navigation, enabling precise report discovery, and improving data visualization for informed decision-making.
Redesign a complex, data-intensive interface to improve usability, streamline workflows, and support faster, more accurate research analysis.
Led end-to-end UX—from stakeholder interviews and workflow mapping to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design using Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Balsamiq. Introduced intuitive filtering, crafted interactive visualizations, and collaborated with analysts, data engineers, and product managers to align UX with business goals.
Boosted platform adoption, reduced workflow friction, and improved user satisfaction. Analysts gained faster access to insights, clearer navigation, and more confidence in daily research tasks.

Streamlining high-volume financial workflows with precision An internal platform used by investment bankers and compliance teams to manage complex transactions. The redesign focused on simplifying workflows, improving usability, and aligning with regulatory standards to support daily operations at scale.
Transform a legacy interface into a streamlined, intuitive platform that reduces task completion time, minimizes user errors, and supports compliance in high-pressure financial environments.
Led end-to-end UX—from workflow analysis and concept development to wireframing, prototyping, and front-end delivery using Axure and Illustrator. Collaborated with investment banking and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment and seamless user experience.
Improved operational efficiency, reduced user errors, and boosted confidence in daily transaction processing. The redesigned platform enabled faster navigation, clearer task flows, and stronger alignment between business goals and compliance needs.

Provider Connect was initiated as part of a large-scale healthcare transformation effort aimed at streamlining provider-facing workflows within a complex enterprise ecosystem. The platform needed to support a wide range of tasks — from provider onboarding and claims management to data validation and compliance tracking — all while ensuring usability, scalability, and regulatory alignment.
A complex healthcare initiative aimed at streamlining provider-facing tasks—from onboarding and claims to compliance and data validation—across web and tablet platforms.
Deliver a unified, intuitive experience that reduces task time, improves accuracy, and meets regulatory standards.
I led the full design and development journey—from user research and workflow analysis to concept creation, prototyping, front-end build, and testing. The challenge: simplify complex provider tasks like onboarding, claims, and compliance across web and tablet platforms.
Modernized legacy systems, improved task efficiency, and enhanced cross-team alignment. The platform now supports faster onboarding, clearer navigation, and better accessibility.

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Create an intuitive, engaging experience that organizes content by product, supports progress tracking, and enables certification—all while maintaining brand consistency and accessibility.
Led the full UX lifecycle—from research and competitor analysis to concept development, wireframing, prototyping, front-end implementation, and usability testing. Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Microsoft’s design system and user expectations.
Boosted engagement with Microsoft learning resources, improved completion rates for learning paths and assessments, and received strong user feedback on the platform’s clarity, usability, and cross-device experience.

Redesigning a critical tool for frequency band regulation A specialized database system used by spectrum regulators to manage authorized services within TV frequency bands. The platform plays a vital role in minimizing interference and optimizing spectrum usage across geographic regions.
Enhance usability and streamline workflows for regulators and administrators managing spectrum records—making the system more intuitive, efficient, and reliable.
Led the full UX lifecycle—from user research and task analysis to competitive benchmarking, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Collaborated closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation and supported rollout with training materials.
Identified key usability gaps, introduced a user-centered interface, and improved task efficiency for spectrum regulators. The redesigned system now offers clearer navigation, reduced friction, and stronger adoption across regulatory teams.

Empowering spectrum managers with real-time insights A responsive analytics tool designed to help regulators, engineers, and decision-makers monitor and optimize spectrum usage across regions—delivering actionable data through intuitive dashboards and visualizations.
Build a user-friendly platform that enables real-time spectrum monitoring, supports data-driven decisions, and improves overall spectrum utilization.
Led end-to-end UX—from stakeholder interviews and persona development to wireframing, prototyping, and front-end implementation. Designed a clean, responsive interface aligned with Microsoft’s brand and accessibility standards. Collaborated with developers and conducted usability testing to refine the experience across web and mobile.
Enhanced efficiency in spectrum management, improved decision-making through real-time analytics, and delivered a seamless cross-device experience. The platform earned strong user feedback and industry recognition for innovation in spectrum analytics.
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"I worked with Venkatesh on a project where he worked as a UX designer . He's an amazing UX designer. He is great at stepping outside of himself to understand the experience of the end user. He's also a creative problem solver, typically having multiple solutions for a given problem. In addition to being a talented UX designer, Venkatesh is a very hard worker. During this project, he worked many nights and weekends to meet aggressive deliverables. These deliverables were accomplished in big part because of his skills and work ethic.."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh is a very cool guy once you know him. He has a very good eye for detail & design. He works quickly and gets the job done with little input. At times even with a sketchy brief he has come up with great designs. He is reliable and a good person to hire for any team. I wish him all the best for his endeavours."
- Linkedin -"As a UI + UX designer and developer he has demonstrated extensive skill and commitment to the work. He reported to me for almost 3 year. He was very professional and great to work with. I highly recommend for any project involving UI & UX skills."
- Linkedin -"I've had the privilege of working with Venkatesh on multiple projects. Venkat's creative thinking, innovative approach and positive self-driven attitude made him an absolute pleasure to work with. Venkat delivered exceptionally great designs and the work got wide appreciation within the customer organization. His strengths are quick to understand the requirements, coming up with new unique designs that elevates the user experience and follow through the implementation. Venkat is an excellent team player and I highly recommend to anyone."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh is very innovative in designing the UI and he always thinks different while working on any new applications. He will come with very neat structured CSS and HTML and it helps very much the team members in plugging in to the page and working smoothly.
Dedicated hard worker and always like to help multiple projects in the same time by spending extra effort."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh and I worked on 2 UI intensive web projects (one year). The turnaround of the CSS deliverables and changes were on time which helped the development team to integrate the changes in a timely manner and meet the project schedule. Due to tight deadlines and frequent changes team had to put in additional effort and Venkatesh was accomodative in those times."
- Linkedin -"I had a chance to work with Venkatesh Alagarsamy with multiple Microsoft projects . He is a very good creative, hard working, UX/HTML/CSS designer. He made lot of Web developers job easy by handling complex animations with his exceptional CSS skills. I would recommend working with him in future again."
- Linkedin -"I got the privilege to work with Venkatesh on various projects. When he is around, your burden on the UI part as web/back-end developer reduces dramatically as he takes care almost everything using CSS. I always amazed about his creativity. Each and every time he comes with very meaningful and impactful design. I still remember an incident where one of out client was playing with his excellent UI trick on the entire call (some meeting).
He is very specific and passionate about his work. I enjoy talking to him regarding new UI trends that emerges in the industry. He is quick in adopting them. I highly recommend Venkatesh for any UX/UI work."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh is multi skilled resource, creative and good team member who accepts the challenges by absorbing the requirements instantly and delivers quickly. Positive side of Venkatesh is that he has hands-on on visual design, front end and User Experience Design, good fit for the team who can handle both UI and UX."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh was an exceptional professional in his UI design skills. Whether it is Web application, iPhone application or any other mobile application, his designs were coming out with his innovative ideas, which were highly appreciated by the users of the application."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh is one of the good UI designer and front-end developer I have met so far. The quality of design he does is very nice. I had good opportunity to discuss few thing with him about design and every time it was so nice to meet him. I think he is very responsible and dependable resource for any project or company."
- Linkedin -"It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Venkatesh Alagarsamy . I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Venkatesh for 5 yrs, during which he designed UI/UX for all the websites I have developed. His designing skills are exceptionally awesome. He use to be updated with technology and try to implement new things in every new project . Venkatesh would be a true asset for any positions requiring UI/UX desiging and execution and comes with my heartfelt recommendation."
- Linkedin -"I am always inspired by Venkat's amazing creative skill and meaningful design solutions. Venkat would be an asset to any company or any design team always..."
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh!!! Mr.Venky as we call him is a very creative guy. His immense knowledge in design and color theory has helped a lot in creating some of the most beautiful designs for some top clients in the past... He was very intuitive and a keen learner. Interesting fact about Mr.Benki is he shares his knowledge with his sub-ordinates and ensures everyone in his team are up to date with the latest in the technology... Lucky to work with him in sourceN... Thank you venky!!!"
- Linkedin -"Venkatesh understands requirements very well and delivery to your delight. Great mix of UX & UI talent.."
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