Stephen J Daniel - UX Designer Resume

CONTACT

CORE COMPETENCIES

Brand and Identity

brand strategy positioning logo refresh visual systems typography art direction

UX and Product

discovery user research personas user flows IA wireframes prototypes usability testing

Front-End Engineering

HTML5 CSS JavaScript responsive design accessibility cross-browser SVG optimization

TOOLS

Figma Adobe XD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects

EDUCATION

B.E., Electronics and Communication Engineering

LANGUAGES

English

Fluent

Tamil

Native

Hindi

Conversational

French

Intermediate

Vietnamese

Beginner

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Design, UX, and front-end leader with 15 years of experience connecting brand strategy to product execution. Translate ambiguous goals into shipped outcomes through research, IA, wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and production-ready HTML/CSS/JavaScript for WordPress and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). Build scalable patterns, modernize brands, and install reliable processes that raise quality while reducing cycle time.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Designed 1000+ websites

Optimized 2000+ Websites

UX Case Study of 100+ Products

15+ Years in Design Industry

5+ Years of UX Writing

3 Years Team Management

PROJECTS

A curated set of my work across web apps, WordPress plugins, Android APKs, and UX animations — all released as FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). Explore code, research notes, and live demos.

Web Apps

Small research-driven apps focusing on task success, time-on-task, and accessibility.

WordPress Plugins

Utility plugins for workflows, QA, and content ops — documented and extensible.

Android APKs

Lightweight helpers with clear permissions and privacy notes.

UX Animations

Micro-interaction prototypes that explain states, errors, and transitions.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AIMS

2025

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

2021

Agile Scrum Master Certification

2022

UI/UX Design — UXMint

2017

Web Development

2013

Web Graphics and Animation

2011–2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UX DESIGNER AND FRONT-END DEVELOPER
Jun 2023 – Present
Branding Studio / Freelancer
End-to-end UX and front-end delivery for brand, website, and product initiatives.
- Translated business goals into IA, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes; improved stakeholder alignment earlier in the cycle.
- Built modular WordPress themes with semantic HTML/CSS/JS; improved maintainability and page performance.
- Established accessibility and performance checks at design stage; fewer late QA defects and faster approvals.
- Created asset and SVG pipelines; smaller payloads and consistent rendering across devices.
- Authored design system starter kits and handoff playbooks; improved onboarding and delivery predictability.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jun 2022 – May 2023
Regasys Autotech India Pvt. Ltd.
Operations, internal IT, vendor management, and field coordination.
- Standardized support SOPs and documentation; reduced ad-hoc escalations and improved first-contact resolution.
- Coordinated installations and vendor SLAs; improved predictability of deployment timelines and accountability across vendors.
- Delivered trainings on smart-home/IoT and networking basics; increased in-house capability and lowered external support dependency.
NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER (LEAD)
Jan 2022 – May 2022
Ascentec Engineering Solutions
IT automation and service reliability.
- Automated monitoring and routine workflows using Power Automate and PowerShell; reduced manual effort and error risk.
- Administered AD, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365; strengthened access control and audit readiness.
- Implemented scripted checks and notifications; earlier incident detection and faster resolution cycles.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER (Concurrent/Part-time)
Feb 2018 – Dec 2021
Refresh Desktop
System and network support for small offices.
- Recovered compromised systems and restored data; minimized business disruption.
- Deployed small-office NAS and backup policies; improved data resilience and recovery time.
WEB DESIGNER – PROCESS SPECIALIST
Sep 2014 – Jan 2018
Infosys BPM
High-volume site production for global clients using AEM and Duda.
- Standardized responsive design patterns and asset pipelines; shortened build and QA cycles across teams.
- Built checklists and review steps; improved first-pass quality and reduced iteration loops.
WEB DEVELOPER AND SYSTEM ADMIN (Part-time)
Mar 2012 – Sep 2014
Biometric Cables
E-commerce UI and internal systems.
- Built and maintained storefront UI and catalog features; supported revenue operations and promotions.
- Stabilized network and backup procedures; lowered downtime and data loss risk.
WEB DESIGNER (Part-time)
Feb 2011 – Mar 2012
Silicon Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Corporate web presence and documentation.
- Shipped site updates and documentation improvements; improved content clarity and stakeholder adoption.
WEB, LOGO, AND LETTERHEAD DESIGNER
Nov 2010 – Sep 2014
Annai Woodworks
Brand identity and website.
- Produced full visual identity, stationery, and web presence; improved perceived credibility and lead readiness.