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Product Design
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User Research
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Project Management
Strategist
Creative
Designer
Strategist
Creative
Designer
Hi I'm Amulya! With a background in design strategy and an MBA, I help shape products, services, and systems that advance social impact.
I bridge creative insight with strategic thinking to create solutions that are purposeful, practical, and ready to drive meaningful, real-world change.
My process is never static; it's alive and adaptive, shifting shape based on context, people, and purpose. I DRIVE every project through a framework that combines human-centered design, strategic thinking, and iterative evolution:
Dilemma I start by understanding what's truly at stake. This means going beyond surface-level problems to uncover the human, business, and systemic tensions that need solving. Through deep empathy and research, I define the real challenge worth tackling.
Responsibility I take ownership of the ambiguous middle. Whether I'm leading research, facilitating workshops, or bridging strategy and execution, I identify where my unique perspective as both a designer and strategist can push the work forward. I own the questions that unlock clarity.
Iteration My design process follows the rhythm of the double diamond: diverging to explore possibilities, converging to define direction, then iterating rapidly through prototyping and testing. I move between big-picture strategy and hands-on craft, always asking: is this usable, beautiful, responsible, equitable, and future-ready?
Value I measure success by real-world impact. Did we solve the right problem? Did we create something people want to use? Did we deliver business value while staying true to user needs? I focus on outcomes that matter to both people and organizations.
Evolution Great design doesn't end at launch. I believe in building solutions that grow and adapt over time. I continuously ask: what did we learn? What would I do differently? How does this work contribute to a more responsible, equitable future?
In other words, my process is always in process.
GSS Infotech
Design Strategist | Aug 2025 – Present
At GSS AI Labs, I lead 0→1 product design and strategy for early-stage AI products. My work spans problem discovery, user research, and product definition—translating complex business needs into clear AI use cases, intuitive user experiences, and scalable product directions. I work closely with founders, engineers, and stakeholders to shape products from initial concept through validation and go-to-market readiness.
GSS Infotech
Design Strategist | Aug 2025 – Present
At GSS AI Labs, I lead 0→1 product design and strategy for early-stage AI products. My work spans problem discovery, user research, and product definition—translating complex business needs into clear AI use cases, intuitive user experiences, and scalable product directions. I work closely with founders, engineers, and stakeholders to shape products from initial concept through validation and go-to-market readiness.
Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Startup Studio Associate | Oct 2024 – May 2025
Drove innovation and growth for the Startup Studio Club, expanding student participation from 1,000 to 2,000+ through new outreach strategies and ambassador-led marketing. Launched creative campaigns and redesigned the club’s brand presence, Instagram, and Notion site to attract diverse student founders. As TA for the Startup Accelerator, co-developed curriculum, organized investor panels, and mentored teams from ideation through startup incubation. Initiated the Kaplan Ambassador Program to connect students with mentors and resources, fostering a stronger entrepreneurial community.
Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Startup Studio Associate | Oct 2024 – May 2025
Drove innovation and growth for the Startup Studio Club, expanding student participation from 1,000 to 2,000+ through new outreach strategies and ambassador-led marketing. Launched creative campaigns and redesigned the club’s brand presence, Instagram, and Notion site to attract diverse student founders. As TA for the Startup Accelerator, co-developed curriculum, organized investor panels, and mentored teams from ideation through startup incubation. Initiated the Kaplan Ambassador Program to connect students with mentors and resources, fostering a stronger entrepreneurial community.
Hosperience
Hosperience
UX Researcher and Design Strategist | Aug 2024 – Mar 2025
UX Researcher and Design Strategist | Aug 2024 – Mar 2025
Built a strategic product roadmap for a healthcare startup, conducting 20+ user interviews and mapping patient and caregiver journeys to redesign information flows. Designed the MVP interface, ran user testing, and presented at MATTER and Loyola I-Corps@NCATS, securing talks with clinics and nurse practitioners for pilots.
Built a strategic product roadmap for a healthcare startup, conducting 20+ user interviews and mapping patient and caregiver journeys to redesign information flows. Designed the MVP interface, ran user testing, and presented at MATTER and Loyola I-Corps@NCATS, securing talks with clinics and nurse practitioners for pilots.
Institute of Indic Wisdom
Institute of Indic Wisdom
Design Strategist | Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Design Strategist | Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Revitalized legacy research on Indic Knowledge Systems and presented at IIT Bombay’s national conference, generating 100+ publication requests. Designed and launched a new website targeting younger audiences, developed tools and frameworks for leadership and learning, and initiated partnerships with three organizations for new classes and workshops.
Revitalized legacy research on Indic Knowledge Systems and presented at IIT Bombay’s national conference, generating 100+ publication requests. Designed and launched a new website targeting younger audiences, developed tools and frameworks for leadership and learning, and initiated partnerships with three organizations for new classes and workshops.
What do I do when I'm Off the Clock?
When I’m not working, you’ll often find me deep into a chess match, flowing through a grounding yoga pose, or lost in a fascinating documentary. These moments keep me curious, centered, and always learning.
When I’m not working, you’ll often find me deep into a chess match, flowing through a grounding yoga pose, or lost in a fascinating documentary. These moments keep me curious, centered, and always learning.
When I’m not working, you’ll often find me deep into a chess match, flowing through a grounding yoga pose, or lost in a fascinating documentary. These moments keep me curious, centered, and always learning.
What do I do when I'm Off the Clock?
My process is never static; it's alive and adaptive, shifting shape based on context, people, and purpose. I DRIVE every project through a framework that combines human-centered design, strategic thinking, and iterative evolution:
Dilemma I start by understanding what's truly at stake. This means going beyond surface-level problems to uncover the human, business, and systemic tensions that need solving. Through deep empathy and research, I define the real challenge worth tackling.
Responsibility I take ownership of the ambiguous middle. Whether I'm leading research, facilitating workshops, or bridging strategy and execution, I identify where my unique perspective as both a designer and strategist can push the work forward. I own the questions that unlock clarity.
Iteration My design process follows the rhythm of the double diamond: diverging to explore possibilities, converging to define direction, then iterating rapidly through prototyping and testing. I move between big-picture strategy and hands-on craft, always asking: is this usable, beautiful, responsible, equitable, and future-ready?
Value I measure success by real-world impact. Did we solve the right problem? Did we create something people want to use? Did we deliver business value while staying true to user needs? I focus on outcomes that matter to both people and organizations.
Evolution Great design doesn't end at launch. I believe in building solutions that grow and adapt over time. I continuously ask: what did we learn? What would I do differently? How does this work contribute to a more responsible, equitable future?
In other words, my process is always in process.