I’m an HCI researcher with 4+ years of experience working with people with low tech literacy

I am currently pursuing my masters in Human Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. I work with Professor Tom Costello on understanding AI persuasion and belief systems. My work sits at the intersection of human - AI communication, digital trust, and cross cultural research.
Before CMU, I spent over four years leading research projects at Razorpay, Microsoft, and Meesho - helping low tech literate and everyday users make sense of complex systems. At CMU, I’m extending this foundation through coursework in Augmenting Intelligence, Responsible AI, and Ethics & Policy in Computing, exploring how responsible design and research can guide the next generation of intelligent systems.
Low Tech Literacy Users
Responsibe AI
Service design
Insights → Action
Strategic research
Mix method
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What makes merchants pay and consumers play?
A deep dive into validating a B2C rewards platform for a B2B fintech
MadAhead
Usability test
Perception study
Impression test
SUS scoring
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Moving from tech first to human first language on a website with 1M+ daily views
Mixed method evaluative research test the redesigned website and value perception of the brand.
MadAhead
Product design
Usability test
Next Billion Users
Razorpay logo
Increasing the onboarding conversion by 118% for SMEs
End to end design and research on payment gateway onboarding and KYC forms for users with low tech literacy
MadAhead
User research
Next Billion Users
Meesho logo
What does it take to 'vernacularise' a digital product?
A research on the why's and how's of the approach to vernacular languages in digital products.
 Language in
digital products
Razorpay
Razorpay logo
Product design
Concept validation
Evaluative research
Strategic research
Strategising and designing a story writing creative game
A collaborative story writing game to improve creativity, socially.
MadAhead
Value study
Strategic research to analyse value of the product in Indian companies to influence the business strategy and formulate the core roadmap for the following financial year.
Qualitative Interviews
Foundational Research
RazorpayX
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UXR in India - A historical perspective
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate on the book "UXR in India - a historical perspective" authored by Achyutha Sharma. This book provides a unique lens into the evolution of UXR practices, methodologies, and its impact in India.
Read it here

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