Divya Paul - Google Certified UI/UX Designer and Front End/UI Designer

About Me

I am a Google Certified UI/UX Designer and Front End/UI Designer with over a decade of experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. Based in Dubai, my passion lies in transforming complex ideas into seamless, visually captivating designs that resonate with users and drive business success. Specializing in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and Android development, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical precision.

My approach is deeply collaborative, working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align designs with strategic goals. I excel in conducting usability testing and leveraging data-driven insights to refine interfaces, ensuring accessibility and engagement. As a mentor, I enjoy guiding junior designers, sharing expertise in tools like Figma and Adobe XD, and fostering a culture of innovation.

From leading high-impact projects at R2 International to delivering bespoke solutions as a freelance consultant, my career reflects a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Whether designing responsive web interfaces or optimizing mobile apps, I am driven by the challenge of creating experiences that are both functional and delightful.

Skills

Design

Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Wireframes, Task Flows, Competitive & Heuristic Analysis, Visual Design, Prototyping, Motion Design, Video Creation

Development

HTML, CSS, Java, XML, Material Design, Android Development, REST APIs, WOWZA Media Server, Amazon S3

Tools

Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, HTML/CSS Proto, Canva, ProCreate, Final Cut Pro

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer - Freelance Consultant

2021 - Present

Designed and delivered user-centric mobile and web experiences for clients like Alternative Healthcare, Oushadhalayam, and Eezee Shopping LLC, increasing user engagement by up to 25% through intuitive interfaces.
Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing, creating personas and wireframes that reduced cart abandonment rates by 15% for e-commerce platforms.
Led cross-functional collaboration with product managers and developers, ensuring seamless integration of designs with REST APIs and achieving 100% client satisfaction on project deliverables.
Mentored junior designers, conducting workshops on Figma and Adobe XD, resulting in a 30% improvement in team prototyping efficiency.

Lead Android Developer - R2 International

2015 - 2016

Promoted to Lead Android Developer within 4 years, overseeing a team of 5 developers and managing end-to-end development of Android applications for European markets.
Spearheaded the development of a medical application with a custom subtitle player, achieving 500,000 downloads and a 4.7-star rating within six months of launch.
Implemented secure coding practices and optimized app performance, reducing load times by 30% and increasing user retention by 20% through integration with WOWZA Media Server and Amazon S3.
Mentored junior designers, introducing test-driven development that improved code coverage by 25% and reduced post-release bugs by 15%.

Senior Android Developer - R2 International

2013 - 2015

Earned promotion to Senior Android Developer after demonstrating expertise in Java, XML, and Material Design, leading complex feature development for social content publishing apps.
Designed and implemented a location-based service for an e-commerce app, increasing user engagement by 30% through personalized content delivery.
Collaborated with UX designers to create accessibility-compliant interfaces, improving usability for diverse user groups and boosting app store ratings from 3.8 to 4.5 stars.
Streamlined API integration with RESTful services, reducing latency by 20% and enhancing app responsiveness across multiple Android devices.

Junior Android Developer - R2 International

2011 - 2013

Started as a Junior Android Developer, writing clean, scalable code under senior supervision and contributing to UI/UX design for Android applications.
Developed user interfaces using XML layouts, improving navigation and reducing bounce rates by 10% for a social media content app.
Assisted in integrating third-party APIs, enabling real-time data syncing that enhanced app functionality and user satisfaction by 15%.
Participated in agile ceremonies, learning industry-standard practices in Android SDK and Eclipse IDE, laying a strong foundation for career growth.

Education & Certifications

Master of Computer Application

Kristu Jayanti College, 2008 - 2011

Specialized in .NET, Java, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Programming. Completed a 6-month internship as a .NET Developer, later hired as a Software Engineer.

Google UX Design Certification

2021 - 2022

Covered UX Design Process, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Research, and Responsive Web Design with Adobe XD and Figma.

Get in Touch

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Phone: +971 558191264 | Location: Dubai, UAE