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Hello! I’m Sahithi Karumudi, currently based in San Diego, US. I am pursuing dual degrees in Cognitive Science with a focus on Design and Interaction from UC San Diego and Business Administration from Yonsei University. With a strong foundation in UX research and design, I have hands-on experience as a UX Research and Design Intern at CANDR and a Research Intern at Barun ICT Research Center. Additionally, I have served as a Project Manager at Cornerstone Community Consultants, where I honed my project management skills while leading teams. I am fluent in English and have a working knowledge of Korean. My diverse experiences in various roles, including UI/UX design and business consulting, have equipped me with a unique perspective on user-centered design and strategic thinking. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to create impactful solutions in the tech industry.

Credentials

  • PM Essentials: Agile Development Process
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    May, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Building Prototypes
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    May, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Building Key Assets That Drive Product
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Hypothesis Validation
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Introduction to Product Management
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Product Planning
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • PM Essentials: Working With Other Teams
    UC San Diego Extended Studies
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Agile Project Management
    Google
    Jul, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Execution: Running The Project
    Google
    Jul, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together
    Google
    Jul, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Foundations of Project Management
    Google
    Jun, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
    Google
    Jun, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Programming for Everybody
    Coursera
    Sep, 2015
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Project Manager
      • Nov 2023 - Present

    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

      - Demonstrate Project Management Skills to lead a team of consultants through case study competitions and projects for local small businesses- Coordinate communication between consultants and client to clearly outline project, client needs/expectations, and consultant workload

    • Business Consultant/UX Strategist
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      - Analyze businesses using the 3C and SWOT Analysis Models to strategize solutions aimed to increase revenue, profitability, andproductivity by nearly 30% and presented findings to stakeholders in a case study competition- Conducted heuristic analysis on client websites’ to inform redesigns aimed to strengthen brand identity and improve customerretention

  • UC San Diego Health
    • San Diego, California, United States
    • Junior UI/UX Researcher & Designer
      • Jun 2023 - Present
      • San Diego, California, United States

      - Conducted stakeholder interviews to understand the key aspects of mental health services offered at UCSD and problem areas- Created a survey using Qualtrics to understand students needs and desires regarding UCSD mental health resources- Generated a service blueprint based on stakeholder and student workshops to validate research and create user journeys to inform upcoming design phase

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Peer Advisor
      • May 2022 - Present

    • Academic Advising Intern
      • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

      - Conducted Administrative work relating to petition routing, managing email intake, and sorting paperwork submitted to Advising Office- Designed and Created Office branding and marketing materials to promote advising services and inform students of time, location, and modality- Scheduled appointments through advising system- Kept online advising calendars up to date

  • CANDR
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • UX Research, Design, and Strategy Intern
      • Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
      • Seoul, South Korea

  • Barun ICT Research Center
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • Research Intern
      • Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
      • Seoul, South Korea

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Research and Development
      • Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

      - Implement Project Management Practices to organize teams of Research and Development Associates in completing projects aimed at increasing the efficiency of the Equity Research, Sustainability, and Quantitative Analysis Teams- Coordinate quarterly project intake with President and Vice Presidents to define OKRs, create a project schedule, conduct weekly standups, and escalate communication when necessary to complete projects on time and within scope

    • Vice President of Professional Development
      • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      - Developed and adapted professional development workshop material to present to 50+ analysts regarding elevator pitches, coffee chats, resumes, interview preparation, and LinkedIn Profiles- Organized internal networking materials for members to exercise skills developed in workshops- Provided feedback to analysts to prepare for stock pitch competitions

    • Quantitative Analyst
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

      - Learned about Machine Learning and Deep Learning Concepts relevant to financial modeling- Created a basic Market Volatility Model based on S&P 500 data to add to library of models used by analysts to determine investment decisions

    • Graphic Design Chair
      • Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
      • San Diego, California, United States

      - Designed and created 10+ marketing materials to promote organization on Instagram and Facebook and improve engagement

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Internal Chair
      • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

      - Organized meeting notes for weekly executive meetings facilitated internal communication regarding scheduling, events, and action items - Hosted team bonding activities for executive team to boost morale and improve teamwork

    • Project Lead
      • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

      - Conducted quarterly events for undergraduate students to promote culture and community within San Diego- Attended Weekly Executive Meetings to brainstorm quarterly events, determine logistics, and ensure efficient execution- Organized and hosted an online Jeopardy event with 30+ members to faciliate community closeness for students during COVID-19

    • UX Researcher and Designer
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

      - Executed quarterly client projects focused on developing and enhancing the user experience of products available to people with diabetes while presenting progress to clients and stakeholders periodically- Developed a magazine product to communicate the struggles of BIPOC People With Diabetes with Technological Equity through numerous cycles of user testing, storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping- Created a survey tool for Type 2 People With Diabetes aiming to improve diabetes management outcomes- Coordinated outreach and scheduling for user interviews and conduct 5-7 user interviews quarterly for research and feedback purposes

  • Kumon North America, Inc.
    • Santa Clara, California, United States
    • Math and English Tutor
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2021
      • Santa Clara, California, United States

      - Tutored children Pre-K to 12 in a wide range of areas within Mathematics and English- Performed administrative work by monitoring and stocking inventory for student worksheets

Education

  • 2020 - 2024
    UC San Diego
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science - Design and Interaction, Business Psychology
  • 2023 - 2023
    Yonsei University School of Business
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business
  • 2016 - 2020
    Adrian Wilcox High School
    High School Diploma

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