Bala Ganesh

Senior UX Researcher | Psychologist | Driving Human-Centered Design Through Behavioral Insights

Role
Design Researcher at IBM
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Bala Ganesh

I’m Bala Ganesh, a passionate UX Researcher committed to enhancing customer experiences for web and mobile applications. With a master’s degree in Business Administration and Psychology, I bring a unique perspective that blends design, business, and technology.I believe that thoughtful research drives impactful design decisions. My expertise lies in conducting user interviews, usability testing, contextual inquiries, ethnographic studies, survey design and analysis, heuristic evaluations, and competitive benchmarking. I am skilled in uncovering user needs, analyzing data to derive actionable insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape user-centered strategies.In my free time, I enjoy mentoring and coaching aspiring UX researchers and students, helping them navigate the field and build successful careers. I also love presenting and speaking on UX research-related topics such as networking, interviewing, job hunting, portfolios, and creating strong LinkedIn profiles.Let’s connect to share ideas, collaborate, and advance the field of UX research together!

Experience

  1. Design Researcher

    IBM

    Sep 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

  • The Interaction Design Foundation

    UX Designer

  • Jansons School of Business

    Master's Degree

    2012 — 2014

  • Chennaianimation - MAAC - Trusted Animation Institute

    Graphic designing and Video editing

    2014 — 2015

  • Aspire GATE

    UI & UX Design

    2017 — 2017

  • Madras Christian College

    Bachelor's Degree

    2009 — 2012

  • Indira Gandhi National Open University

    Master of Arts - MA

    2021 — 2024

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