Hrushikesh
Chitre
Product Designer,
Enterprise UX Strategist & Innovation Catalyst
Accomplished product designer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise software, UX strategy, and data management solutions. Proven expertise in scaling design systems, leading high-performing teams, and aligning design strategies with business goals. Adept at translating complex technical challenges into simple, impactful user experiences that drive adoption, improve satisfaction scores, and deliver measurable business results.
Portfolio
Skills
- Product & UX Strategy
- Enterprise UX for Data Management & Cloud Solutions
- Building & Scaling Design Systems
- Design Leadership & Mentorship
- Rapid Prototyping & Lean UX
- AI-Driven Design & Data Visualization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Agile / Design Sprints / SCRUM Practices
Awards & Recognition
Veritas WoW Award | Sep 2023
For fostering team excellence through
collaboration and inclusion.
Veritas WoW Award | Aug 2021
Leadership Shoutout for driving user
experience for cloud workloads in NBU
Web UI.
Veritas WoW Award | May 2021
PM Shoutout for creating unique value
for customers every day.
Veritas WoW Award | March 2020
Promoting collaboration and fostering
innovation during an internal tech
conference.
Veritas WoW Award | June 2018
For Innovation in the Try and Buy experience
InfaStar Innovation Award | Aug 2016
Recognized for excellence in Innovation,
Collaboration, and Customer Success,
this award honors employees who drive
transformational change through original
thinking and high standards
of excellence.
Experience
Manager - Product Design
- Led the end-to-end execution of a strategic design roadmap for Veritas, driving innovation in data management products and contributing leadership in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.
- Directed and mentored a team of 10+ designers, introduced scalable design systems, and optimized workflows—cutting project delivery time by 30% and reducing development cycles by 20%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver user-centered solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in user satisfaction and a more agile, future-ready design practice.
Principal Product Designer
Veritas Technologies LLC ↗
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
Pune, IN
- Designed and refined Veritas UIs, creating prototypes and integrating solutions for seamless user experience.
- Boosted product adoption by 15% post-launch through usability testing and feedback.
- Improved collaboration and efficiency by defining design best practices, leading guidelines that cut implementation errors by 20%, and translating customer insights into design.
Senior UI Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Bangalore, IN
- Designed intuitive UI solutions for ETL domain products, contributing to key offerings like dashboards for Monitoring Central and Cloud Autoscale platform.
- Developed the UX for Informatica’s Operational Insights and Real-Time Job Monitoring mobile app for PowerCenter, improving monitoring efficiency.
- Worked closely with product managers, developers, and visual designers to deliver cohesive and functional user experiences.
Senior UI Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
Bangalore, IN
- Designed enterprise-level user interfaces to meet usability and aesthetic standards,delivering exceptional user experiences for industry-leading software solutions.
- Collaborated with senior designers, developers, content writers and visual designers to create cohesive and highly functional user experiences.
Industrial Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
2007 - 2008
Nashik IN
- Designed and developed a hexagon-shaped polyester film pulverizer for use in the textile, plastics processing, and printing industries.
- Led design optimizations to enhance efficiency, durability, and support lean manufacturing principles. Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of the pulverizer.
3d Modeling & Cad Instructor
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
2005 - 2007
Nashik IN
- Delivered customized training for AutoCAD, CATIA, Rhin3D and other CAD Softwares for architects and industrial designers. Providing hands-on guidance and industry-specific insights to enhance their design skills and optimize the use of CAD tools in their projects.
Education
Masters of Design - Interaction Design
2009 - 2011
Indian Institute of Technology BombaySchool of Design
Bachelor of Design - Product Design
2004 - 2008
University of Pune,College of Architecture and Center for Design
Other Engagements
Guest Speaker - AI x UI Designing
the Future of Interaction
Industry-Academia Conclave 2025, VIT , Pune
Visiting Faculty for AI, ML
and Product Design
2025, MIT ADT University, Pune
External Jury for Design
2023, MIT School of Design, Pune
Social Media and Outreach Chair
IndiaHCI 2021
MIT ADT University Pune
Design Mentor for Hardware Prototyping Smart India Hackathon 2019
Indian Institute of Technology - Indore
Social-Media Chair
IndiaHCI 2016
Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
Hrushikesh
Chitre
Product Designer, Enterprise UX Strategist & Innovation Catalyst
Accomplished product designer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise software, UX strategy, and data management solutions. Proven expertise in scaling design systems, leading high-performing teams, and aligning design strategies with business goals. Adept at translating complex technical challenges into simple, impactful user experiences that drive adoption, improve satisfaction scores, and deliver measurable business results.
Portfolio
Skills
- Product & UX Strategy
- Enterprise UX for Data Management & Cloud Solutions
- Building & Scaling Design Systems
- Design Leadership & Mentorship
- Rapid Prototyping & Lean UX
- AI-Driven Design & Data Visualization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Agile / Design Sprints / SCRUM Practices
Awards & Recognition
Veritas WoW Award | Sep 2023
For fostering team excellence through
collaboration and inclusion.
Veritas WoW Award | Aug 2021
Leadership Shoutout for driving user
experience for cloud workloads in NBU
Web UI.
Veritas WoW Award | May 2021
PM Shoutout for creating unique value
for customers every day.
Veritas WoW Award | March 2020
Promoting collaboration and fostering
innovation during an internal tech
conference.
Veritas WoW Award | June 2018
For Innovation in the Try and Buy experience
InfaStar Innovation Award | Aug 2016
Recognized for excellence in Innovation,
Collaboration, and Customer Success,
this award honors employees who drive
transformational change through original
thinking and high standards
of excellence.
Experience
Manager - Product Design
- Led the end-to-end execution of a strategic design roadmap for Veritas, driving innovation in data management products and contributing leadership in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.
- Directed and mentored a team of 10+ designers, introduced scalable design systems, and optimized workflows—cutting project delivery time by 30% and reducing development cycles by 20%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver user-centered solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in user satisfaction and a more agile, future-ready design practice.
Principal Product Designer
Veritas Technologies LLC ↗
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
Pune, IN
- Designed and refined Veritas UIs, creating prototypes and integrating solutions for seamless user experience.
- Boosted product adoption by 15% post-launch through usability testing and feedback.
- Improved collaboration and efficiency by defining design best practices, leading guidelines that cut implementation errors by 20%, and translating customer insights into design.
Senior UI Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Bangalore, IN
- Designed intuitive UI solutions for ETL domain products, contributing to key offerings like dashboards for Monitoring Central and Cloud Autoscale platform.
- Developed the UX for Informatica’s Operational Insights and Real-Time Job Monitoring mobile app for PowerCenter, improving monitoring efficiency.
- Worked closely with product managers, developers, and visual designers to deliver cohesive and functional user experiences.
Senior UI Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
Bangalore, IN
- Designed enterprise-level user interfaces to meet usability and aesthetic standards,delivering exceptional user experiences for industry-leading software solutions.
- Collaborated with senior designers, developers, content writers and visual designers to create cohesive and highly functional user experiences.
Industrial Designer
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
2007 - 2008
Nashik IN
- Designed and developed a hexagon-shaped polyester film pulverizer for use in the textile, plastics processing, and printing industries.
- Led design optimizations to enhance efficiency, durability, and support lean manufacturing principles. Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of the pulverizer.
3d Modeling & Cad Instructor
Creative Hub Informatics Studio ↗
2005 - 2007
Nashik IN
- Delivered customized training for AutoCAD, CATIA, Rhin3D and other CAD Softwares for architects and industrial designers. Providing hands-on guidance and industry-specific insights to enhance their design skills and optimize the use of CAD tools in their projects.
Education
Masters of Design - Interaction Design
2009 - 2011
Indian Institute of Technology BombaySchool of Design
Bachelor of Design - Product Design
2004 - 2008
University of Pune,College of Architecture and Center for Design
Other Engagements
Guest Speaker - AI x UI Designing
the Future of Interaction
Industry-Academia Conclave 2025, VIT , Pune
Visiting Faculty for AI, ML
and Product Design
2025, MIT ADT University, Pune
External Jury for Design
2023, MIT School of Design, Pune
Social Media and Outreach Chair
IndiaHCI 2021
MIT ADT University Pune
Design Mentor for Hardware Prototyping Smart India Hackathon 2019
Indian Institute of Technology - Indore
Social-Media Chair
IndiaHCI 2016
Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
Hrushikesh
Chitre
Product Designer, Enterprise UX Strategist & Innovation Catalyst
Accomplished product designer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise software, UX strategy, and data management solutions. Proven expertise in scaling design systems, leading high-performing teams, and aligning design strategies with business goals. Adept at translating complex technical challenges into simple, impactful user experiences that drive adoption, improve satisfaction scores, and deliver measurable business results.
Portfolio
Skills
- Product & UX Strategy
- Enterprise UX for Data Management & Cloud Solutions
- Building & Scaling Design Systems
- Design Leadership & Mentorship
- Rapid Prototyping & Lean UX
- AI-Driven Design & Data Visualization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Agile / Design Sprints / SCRUM Practices
Awards & Recognition
Veritas WoW Award | Sep 2023
For fostering team excellence through
collaboration and inclusion.
Veritas WoW Award | Aug 2021
Leadership Shoutout for driving user
experience for cloud workloads in NBU
Web UI.
Veritas WoW Award | May 2021
PM Shoutout for creating unique value
for customers every day.
Veritas WoW Award | March 2020
Promoting collaboration and fostering
innovation during an internal tech
conference.
Veritas WoW Award | June 2018
For Innovation in the Try and Buy experience
InfaStar Innovation Award | Aug 2016
Recognized for excellence in Innovation,
Collaboration, and Customer Success,
this award honors employees who drive
transformational change through original
thinking and high standards
of excellence.
Experience
Manager - Product Design
- Directed and mentored a team of 10+ designers, introduced scalable design systems, and optimized workflows—cutting project delivery time by 30% and reducing development cycles by 20%.
- Led the end-to-end execution of a strategic design roadmap for Veritas, driving innovation in data management products and contributing leadership in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver user-centered solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in user satisfaction and a more agile, future-ready design practice.
Principal Product Designer
Veritas Technologies LLC ↗
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
Pune, IN
- Designed and refined Veritas UIs, creating prototypes and integrating solutions for seamless user experience.
- Boosted product adoption by 15% post-launch through usability testing and feedback.
- Improved collaboration and efficiency by defining design best practices, leading guidelines that cut implementation errors by 20%, and translating customer insights into design.
Senior UI Designer
Informatica
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Bangalore, IN
- Designed intuitive UI solutions for ETL domain products, contributing to key offerings like dashboards for Monitoring Central and Cloud Autoscale platform.
- Developed the UX for Informatica’s Operational Insights and Real-Time Job Monitoring mobile app for PowerCenter, improving monitoring efficiency.
- Worked closely with product managers, developers, and visual designers to deliver cohesive and functional user experiences.
Senior UI Designer
Symantec
Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
Pune, IN
- Designed enterprise-level user interfaces to meet usability and aesthetic standards,delivering exceptional user experiences for industry-leading software solutions.
- Collaborated with senior designers, developers, content writers and visual designers to create cohesive and highly functional user experiences.
Industrial Designer
Infinity Engineering
2007 - 2008
Nashik IN
- Designed and developed a hexagon-shaped polyester film pulverizer for use in the textile, plastics processing, and printing industries.
- Led design optimizations to enhance efficiency, durability, and support lean manufacturing principles. Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of the pulverizer.
3d Modeling & Cad Instructor
F1 Graphics
2005 - 2007
Nashik IN
- Delivered customized training for AutoCAD, CATIA, Rhin3D and other CAD Softwares for architects and industrial designers. Providing hands-on guidance and industry-specific insights to enhance their design skills and optimize the use of CAD tools in their projects.
Education
Masters of Design - Interaction Design
2009 - 2011
Indian Institute of Technology BombaySchool of Design
Bachelor of Design - Product Design
2004 - 2008
University of Pune,College of Architecture and Center for Design
Other Engagements
Guest Speaker - AI x UI Designing
the Future of Interaction
Industry-Academia Conclave 2025, VIT , Pune
Visiting Faculty for AI, ML
and Product Design
2025, MIT ADT University, Pune
External Jury for Design
2023, MIT School of Design, Pune
Social Media and Outreach Chair
IndiaHCI 2021
MIT ADT University Pune
Design Mentor for Hardware Prototyping Smart India Hackathon 2019
Indian Institute of Technology - Indore
Social-Media Chair
IndiaHCI 2016
Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay