DIGITAL INNOVATION
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
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I’m a product & UX professional who translates complex problems into clear, shipped digital solutions by aligning design, technology, and business goals.
Thoughtful
Functional
Strategic
Human-Centered

These are my design values and my approach to design and digital innovation is rooted in balancing clarity with complexity, speed with sustainability, and user needs with business goals. I approach design as a practical problem-solving discipline shaped by real constraints and informed decision-making.

My Journey so far

I’ve worked across enterprise infrastructure delivery, retail modernization, and hands-on product and UX design. Each role has added to my ability to work across teams, adapt to constraints, and deliver outcomes that are both usable and strategic.
I’m strongest in environments where product thinking, UX execution, and delivery overlap, because I enjoy being the person who connects the dots between users, stakeholders, and technology.

2019–2024

Michelin Tyres and Services

Product Strategist

This role was where I learned what real digital transformation looks like outside of theory. I led the modernization of a 20-year-old retail business from the ground up and not just redesigning how it looked online, but rebuilding how the business operated behind the scenes. I introduced POS and CRM workflows, restructured service operations, and built a loyalty system that improved customer retention by 38%. It taught me how to balance customer experience, operational constraints, and long-term scalability because in retail, if a system doesn’t work on a busy day, it doesn’t work at all.

Freelance

UX Designer & Dev

Alongside my main role, I worked with SMEs and solopreneurs to design and build digital products that weren’t just visually clean, but actually useful and conversion-driven. I’ve delivered full projects end-to-end using WordPress and Django — from discovery and wireframes to development and deployment. This work also sharpened my ability to think independently, communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders, and build solutions that match real constraints like time, budget, and limited internal resources. It also gave me strong instincts around SEO foundations, user journeys, and building systems that are maintainable long after launch.

2015–2019

Ericsson – HPE

Project Executive

My early career was rooted in enterprise delivery, where I managed IT infrastructure rollouts and decommission projects across 28 global sites. It was high-pressure work that demanded structure, accountability, and stakeholder management at scale. I worked closely with technical teams and vendors to ensure delivery stayed aligned with timelines and governance requirements, and I standardized reporting processes to improve clarity for senior leadership. That experience shaped how I approach execution today even in UX and product work, I naturally think in terms of dependencies, risk, systems, and delivery realities.




Across these experiences, I’ve developed a working style that’s practical and delivery-driven. I enjoy designing systems that look good, but more importantly, work under pressure and scale over time. Whether I’m working on UX flows, product strategy, or implementation details, I tend to naturally take ownership, align people, and push ideas into something real.

Testimonials

Apaar consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, effectively managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. His communication skills, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire others make him a valuable asset to any organization.”

Anil Sharma Project Manager, Cognizant (HPE Projects)

“I highly recommend Apaar, his mix of technical expertise, strategic insight, and project delivery makes him a valuable asset to any team. He proactively identified risks and ensured smooth project execution under pressure.”

Gaurav Arora Senior Program Manager at DXC

“Apaar’s leadership and commitment to human-centered design have consistently elevated our product teams.”

Gurpreet Singh Proprieter at Mast Service Station

“I had the opportunity to oversee Apaar’s collaboration with my team during a major infrastructure upgrade. He consistently demonstrated clarity in communication, strong ownership, and a problem-solving mindset.”

Tamal Chakravarty IT Operations Manager at Ericsson

Insights & Writing

How to Balance Product Thinking with UX Design

Understanding trade-offs between business needs and user empathy can elevate your team’s design maturity...

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The Rise of Generative AI in Digital Strategy

What GenAI means for product managers, and why prompt literacy is fast becoming a core skillset...

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Building Sustainably: Lessons from ‘SustainaBuy’

From SDGs to real-world impact: designing eco-conscious marketplaces using gamification and UX patterns...

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Let’s Collaborate

I’m always open to exciting projects, thoughtful conversations, or a good cup of coffee over product strategy, UX, or digital innovation. Feel free to reach out! Whether it’s freelance work, a full-time role, or just to chat.