Akash Salian Ux
Lead Ux Product Designer - Insurtech Ai and Bi Products @Applied Systems Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Ux Product Designer - Insurtech Ai and Bi Products @Applied Systems Canada
CA
Collaborated on the design and development of Epic AutoFill (AI), Applied Recon (AI for Accounting), and Applied Epic Dashboards, a cutting-edgeembedded data analytics solution natively integrated into Applied Epic, the world’s most widely used agency managementsystem.Technologies Used: Figma, Google Looker, Confluence, Jira, Ballpark, HeyMarvin, Amplitude, PowerBIProject Responsibilities:• Spearheaded the end-to-end design process of Applied Recon, Epic AutoFill, and Epic Dashboards, ensuring a seamless user experience.• Implemented the Triple Diamond Method for continuous discovery and product enhancement.• Designed new UI patterns to overcome limitations of Looker embedded within the Epic AMS platform.• Developed Service Blueprints to align teams on the Go-to-Market strategy.• Facilitated design workshops to mentor junior designers on UX methods and strategies.• Conducted mixed-method research for a comprehensive understanding of user needs and behaviors.• Created role-specific dashboards tailored to seven distinct personas for enhanced usability and efficiency.• Collaborated on iterative design processes, delivering wireframes, prototypes, and accessibility-compliantinterfaces.Achievements:• Awarded Employee of the Month in June 2023 for innovative contributions to an AI project, Applied Copilot.• Boosted agency efficiency and productivity by over 25% with the newly designed dashboards compared to legacysystems.• Delivered the project on schedule, meeting tight deadlines and aligning with product lead times for timely featurereleases.• Facilitated cross-team collaboration, breaking down silos and fostering seamless communication acrossdepartments.
EDUCATION
Niagara College
International Business Management
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
User Interface Designer
ComIT
ReactJS Front-End Developer
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's in Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT AKASH SALIAN UX
With a dynamic career spanning startups, tech giants, and enterprise innovation, I specialize in reimagining user experiences at the intersection of design, technology, and business strategy. My journey from a Calgary based startup to HCL-Microsoft and now leading transformative projects in insurance technology at Applied Systems, demonstrates my ability to turn complex challenges into elegant, AI-powered solutions.Key Expertise- Enterprise UX Design- AI-Driven Product Development- Business-Integrated Design Strategy- Workflow Optimization- Cross-Functional CollaborationCurrently pioneering AI tools that reduce complex insurance workflows from hours to minutes, I believe great design isn\'t just about aesthetics—it\'s about creating measurable business value and dramatically improving user experiences.My design philosophy: Blend user empathy, technological innovation, and strategic thinking to solve real-world problems.Passionate about mentoring the next generation of design professionals and consistently pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible in user experience.
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