About

About

I’m Eswar Uppalapati, a UX designer with over six years of experience working with global brands like Microsoft, Verizon, and MTN. With a background in computer science and advanced degrees in UX design and digital business, I create user-centered, empathetic, and innovative designs.
Photo Marc Kuiper

Working in digital studios has allowed me to collaborate with clients across industries like B2B logistics, commerce, e-commerce, esports, and telecommunications. Feel free to reach out to discuss my projects or for mentoring opportunities.

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Work Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

UX designer at Born Studio

Born is an award-winning digital transformation studio serving numerous Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries. As an Associate Lead UX Designer at Born, I contributed to projects for esteemed clients such as Microsoft, Gati, and the Saudi Esports Federation.

June 2017 - Dec 2021

UX designer at RUP Studio

As a part of RUP Studio, I worked on projects for notable clients including MTN, Rajasthan Royals (IPL), Apollo Hospitals, and others. Being a compact studio, my role encompassed diverse responsibilities such as user research, UX design, visual design, as well as conducting design and accessibility audits..

May 2016 - Aug 2016

Internship at Daimler

During my internship, I contributed as a visual designer to the redesign of Daimler's internal tools. This project involved consolidating three separate tools into one to streamline operations and reduce processing time. This experience served as my introduction to the field of design.

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Education

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

UX & Interaction Design at Thomas Jefferson

I am currently pursuing my second postgraduate degree in User Experience and Interaction Design at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States. This two-year program focuses on psychology, research, and design

2022 - 2023

MBA, Digital Business at BITS Hyderabad

I have completed an MBA in Digital Business, a two-year work-integrated learning program undertaken alongside my professional work. The course primarily focused on digital transformation and online businesses, while also covering key aspects of general management.

2013 - 2017

BTech, Computer Science at SRM University

I hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, which gave me a solid foundation in coding and development. This knowledge enhances my ability to consider the developer's perspective in design.