Samrat Nawle

About Samrat Nawle

As a UX leader, I spearhead design-led, enterprise-wide transformation, shaping complex technologies like AI into valuable, human-centered products that drive strategic growth and operational efficiency. My core belief is that I am what my team is, and my passion lies in building and empowering teams that achieve extraordinary things together. This is driven by a personal philosophy of seeing \"opportunity\" rather than problems, fostering a commitment to truly innovative and meaningful experiences.My leadership is rooted in a hands-on, strategic approach. I build and mentor high-performing design teams that operate as true partners to product and engineering, fostering a culture of deep empathy and collaborative innovation. I specialize in navigating the unique ambiguities of designing for AI and ML—from establishing ethical frameworks and mitigating bias to creating intuitive interfaces for complex data and generative workflows.Key Highlights:DRIVING DESIGN-LED TRANSFORMATION: Partnered with executive leadership to embed user-centric design into the core product strategy, leveraging AI to drive business growth and market differentiation.INFLUENCING C-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS: Shaped product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies by translating user needs into clear business cases, directly contributing to the launch of three 0-to-1 products and a 25% increase in user engagement.BUILDING WORLD-CLASS DESIGN TEAMS: Recruited, scaled, and managed specialized UX and research teams with deep expertise in AI, conversational design, and ethical innovation.THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS: Pioneering new user experiences at the intersection of AI and design, across diverse sectors including Business Intelligence, Conversational AI, Fin-Tech, and e-commerce.I believe technology should serve as a natural extension of human capability, delivering experiences that are not only powerful but also trustworthy and transparent. I am passionate about building inclusive, purpose-driven teams and mentoring the next generation of design leaders.

Experience

1. Ux Manager - Google Cloud (Data Analytics & Business Intelligence)

   Google

   Aug 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   SELF-SERVICE IN LOOKER:Orchestrated the vision and delivery of Looker Reports, a strategic initiative that brought self-service, ad-hoc analysis to the platform. This move drove significant customer growth and retention and was cited by Gartner and IDC as a key differentiator in Looker\'s market leadership.STRATEGIC PROJECTS & CAPABILITIES:Managed a portfolio of high-impact projects that expanded Looker\'s core capabilities and strategic market position. Key accomplishments included- AI-Powered Innovation: Development of innovative AI features like automatic slide generation- Enterprise Governance: New enterprise-level experiences for Admin and platform governance- Core Data Services: Delivery of essential data features, including connectors, preparation, and distribution- Platform Modernization: Key platform enhancements, from responsive dashboards to the unified mobile app strategy that facilitated seamless on-the-go analysis.

Education

• St. Vincent's High School

  10+2, PCMB

  1981 — 1993

• Emeritus

  Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership, Organizational Leadership

  2019 — 2019

• National Institute of Design

  B. Des. [Graduate Degree - Professional Education Diploma], Industrial Design - Product

  1994 — 2000

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Education, Negotiation and Influence

  2017 — 2017

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Program, Business Process Design for Strategic Management

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Research Design
• Emerging Markets
• Fmcg
• Knowledge Management
• Concept Development
• Planning
• Industrial Design
• Mentoring
• Market Research
• Idea Generation
• Logo Design
• Usability Design
• Ideation
• Consumer Insights
• Research
• Service Design
• Competitive Analysis
• Customer Experience
• Sourcing
• Strategic Design
• Ethnography
• User-Centered Design
• Prototype
• Design Management
• User Interface Design
• Product Strategy
• Experience Design
• Prototyping
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• Product Innovation
• Visualization
• Design Strategy
• Product Development
• Information Architecture
• Usability Testing
• Project Planning
• 3d Visualization