Soumya Manivannan
UX Research & Strategy Leadership | Bridging People, Products & Possibility | Building Insight-Led Teams & Cultures
- Role
- Research Lead at SAP
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Soumya Manivannan
I’m a seasoned UX Research Leader with 14+ years of experience across Asia and the U.S, partnering with brands like Spotify, GO-JEK, Adidas, and Youtube. My strength lies in driving product strategy through deep, empathetic research that’s rooted in real-world complexity.I’ve built and scaled research teams from scratch, led mixed-method research programs across cultures and time zones, and helped product orgs make high-confidence decisions with clarity and speed. I specialize in decoding complex behavior in emerging markets, and translating those insights into strategic, actionable outcomes — not just reports.Whether it’s launching features with global impact, reviving stagnating products, or identifying whitespace for innovation, I thrive at the intersection of curiosity, creativity, and business thinking.I bring not only rigor, but heart — my work has influenced how millions experience content, community, and connection.
Experience
Research Lead
May 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Skills
- Illustrator
- Graphic Design
- User-Centered Design
- Photoshop
- User Interface Design
- Interaction Design
- Design Strategy
- Concept Development
- Design Thinking
- Concept Design
- User Experience
- Experience Design
- Sketching
- Rapid Prototyping
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