About Me
I am Shivani R, a passionate UI/UX designer with a keen eye for creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences.
My journey began with a foundation in database management, which instilled in me the importance of structure and attention to detail.
I took a planned career break for parenting, during which I pursued relevant courses and continuously
updated my technical skills to stay aligned with current technologies.
Over time, I transitioned into design, focusing on blending aesthetics with functionality.
I believe that every interface tells a story and that thoughtful design can transform how users interact with technology.
My approach is collaborative and iterative:
I listen, research, and prototype until the solution not only looks good but feels natural.
I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and refining my craft to craft experiences that delight users.
Professional Summary
Engineering graduate and former Database Administrator with a strong interest in UI/UX design and web technologies. Took a planned career break for parenting and used that time to upskill through relevant courses and continuous learning. Developed practical knowledge in user interface design, front-end development, and modern design tools. Known for combining structured thinking with creative problem solving to build intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. Eager to contribute my technical and design skills in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
Previous Experience
Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services(TCS),Siruseri, India (Nov '20 — Jul '22)
- Managed enterprise data warehouses and supported Teradata & Linux-based environments with high data availability
- Optimized complex SQL queries and indexing strategies, reducing reporting latency by 30%
- Automated backup and monitoring processes, decreasing downtime incidents by 20%
- Developed stored procedures, triggers, and ETL scripts, reducing manual reporting effort by 25%
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring system/data issues, improving data accuracy by 15%
- Collaborated with developers, product managers, and analysts to ensure high-quality data for business dashboards
- Supported workloads handling millions of records daily, coordinating with infra teams for performance tuning
Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Balsamiq
Figma
Wordpress
Featured Projects
Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
BookChâteau is a reader-focused platform that helps users discover, track, and review books across multiple formats, including ebooks, audiobooks, comics, podcasts, web comics, and web novels.
Challenge
Readers face cluttered navigation and fragmented experiences across books, audiobooks, and web novels.
Solution
A unified platform to discover, track, and explore stories across multiple formats in one place.
Experience
A castle-inspired interface with parchment textures, refined typography, and warm regal tones—crafted for an immersive, seamless book discovery and tracking experience.
Tech: WordPress, Elementor
Sculpt & Heal is a wellness platform offering guided Pilates and recovery programs tailored for women at different life stages. It addresses common UI/UX challenges like cluttered layouts and lack of structured navigation through a calm, intuitive design that supports healing and ease of use.
Challenge
Cluttered layouts, confusing program structures, and lack of an integrated shop make fitness platforms difficult to navigate and less seamless for users.
Solution
A curated platform with guided programs, clear categorization, and simple navigation.
Experience
A calm, minimal interface with soft healing tones and clean layouts—designed for a soothing wellness experience.
Tech: Wireframing(Figma and Balsamiq)
A high-fidelity UI/UX design of a medieval-inspired book discovery platform, focused on visual hierarchy, immersive aesthetics, and intuitive navigation.
Wireframing (Balsamiq)
Low-fidelity wireframes focused on defining layout, navigation, and core user flows before visual design.
