Hello, I’m Sachin, Your Digital Experience Storyteller

Welcome to my profile! For the past 18 years I’ve wandered through pixels, wireframes, and user insights to craft experiences that feel just right. I’ve collaborated on projects that boosted user satisfaction by 30%. Based in Pune, I started sketching long before I knew “UX” was a thing—and today I blend that playful curiosity with solid research to build digital products people love. I enjoy working through data and numbers to create visually impactful designs.

Sachin Gaikwad DXD, Digital Experience Designer, UI/UX Design, Lives in Pune (Mah) India.
Sachin Gaikwad DXD, Digital Experience Designer, UI/UX Design, Lives in Pune (Mah) India.

Sachin Gaikwad

Digital Experience Designer

Education & Early Art Roots

Maharashtra Board

SSC from DBHS High School, Yerawada, Pune. 1989-1990

My Journey

From my first dip in drawing and painting all the way to leading digital-arts teams, here’s a snapshot of how I got here:

Atos Global IT Solutions & Services Pvt Ltd
SunGard Global Solutions (I) Pvt Ltd
Smartsourcing Global (I) Pvt Ltd
Industry Recognized Certifications
IDF Member, Interaction Design Foundation, Membership Certificate
IDF Member, Interaction Design Foundation, Membership Certificate
Training Completion Certificate in Certified Usability Analyst
Training Completion Certificate in Certified Usability Analyst
IDF, Certificate in Design Thinking a Beginners Guide
IDF, Certificate in Design Thinking a Beginners Guide
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, NNg, User Research Methods & Best Practice
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, NNg, User Research Methods & Best Practice
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
IDF, Industry Standard UX Certificate, Interaction Design Foundation, NNg, Neilson Norman Group,
Advance Diploma in Multimedia, ARENA Multimedia
Advance Diploma in Multimedia, ARENA Multimedia
Directorate of Arts (Mah Board)

Dip in Drawing and Painting from Kalasagar Kala Mahavidyalay, Sinhagad Road, Manik Baugh, Pune. 2012-2020

Digikore Studios Pvt Ltd

DXD Designer

2016-2024

Graphic Designer/ Web Designer

2007-Nov 2009

Internal Comms & SharePoint Expert

2010-2015

Lead Colorist / Digital Artist

2006-2007

BKP Sabha's College of Art

Dip in Applied Art (Commercial Artist) from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay, Tilak Road, Pune. 1991-1995

"I even took a detour through intermediate college before realizing I wanted more hands-on art time—no regrets!"

TOOLS & EXPERTISE

Prototyping & Diagrams:
Design & Technical Skillset

Design Thinking Process

"I've been amazed at how often those outside the discipline of design assume that what designers do is decoration. Good design is problem solving"

- Jeffry Veen

Design Suites:
Graphic Design & Print:

Here’s the toolkit I reach for when crafting experiences:

Framework Familiarity:
Front-end Basics:
CMS & Immersive Experience:
  • Who are we designing for?

  • What makes them tick?

  • How can business goals and user joy meet in harmony?

Every project I take on begins with questions:

From uncovering hidden needs to shaping final visuals, I’m here to bridge gaps and spin design magic that’s functional, delightful, and sustainable.

My Projects

Showcasing innovative digital experiences for B2B & B2C business solutions.

Digital Twin 4.0,  PLM, Digital Twin Configurator, Wind Energy, Aviation, Adt. Manufacturing, PharmaDigital Twin 4.0,  PLM, Digital Twin Configurator, Wind Energy, Aviation, Adt. Manufacturing, Pharma
Demand Management System, Workforce Management, HR, Hiring, & RecruitmentDemand Management System, Workforce Management, HR, Hiring, & Recruitment
DREAMS 3.0
Remote Windfarm Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance System, SCADA, Power BI, Wind & Solar EnergyRemote Windfarm Monitoring, Operations & Maintenance System, SCADA, Power BI, Wind & Solar Energy

FOLIO

Loan Asset Management System, Loan Reporting UtilityLoan Asset Management System, Loan Reporting Utility
Loan Asset Management System
Inventory Management System, Asset Tracking,Inventory Management System, Asset Tracking,
Inventory Management System

Helped design the DT 4.0 service solution that caters various domain industries within energy, additive manufacturing, aviation etc.

Participated in ethnographic research, lead the UX team and translated UX goals and designed a minimalistic intuitive dynamic BI dashboard UI of sustainable solution within renewable energy domain

Helped in digital transformation of old legacy application, used by workforce management team, demand creators, hiring managers & HR recruitment teams

Helped design & transform old legacy finance app, into modern web UI used by internal admin users to manage customer loan data.

Designed a inventory management system for practice team that helped track down assets handed over within UX team

Additive Manufacturing, Legacy App Modernization, Digital Transformation, Responsive LayoutAdditive Manufacturing, Legacy App Modernization, Digital Transformation, Responsive Layout
Barcode Admin

Helped in transforming legacy app used by admin users within the additive manufacturing domain industry.

Additive Manufacturing, Legacy App Modernization, Digital Transformation, Responsive LayoutAdditive Manufacturing, Legacy App Modernization, Digital Transformation, Responsive Layout
Dover Pack, Dover Ship

Helped in transform legacy app used by B2B client for logistics & shipping domain.

Practice Management Tool, Demand Bench Mgmt, Appraisal, Tech & Primary Skill, Mgmt DashboardPractice Management Tool, Demand Bench Mgmt, Appraisal, Tech & Primary Skill, Mgmt Dashboard
Practice Management Tool

Designed an initial flow for various modules that met the desired business goals and need.

Demand Management System, Workforce Management, HR, Hiring, & RecruitmentDemand Management System, Workforce Management, HR, Hiring, & Recruitment
DEMs 2.0

Helped in digital transformation of old legacy application, used by workforce management team, demand creators, hiring managers & HR recruitment teams

Logistics Dashboard,  Freight Management Utility App, Air Freight, Cargo Flights, Ship ContainersLogistics Dashboard,  Freight Management Utility App, Air Freight, Cargo Flights, Ship Containers
Logistic Dashboard Mob App

Helped design mobile app with BI dashboard for a global giant within logics and freight management services

ABOUT

Highlights & Awards

Over the years I’ve been honoured with recognitions that remind me why I love what I do:

  • Spot recognition for rapid BI dashboard prototypes in additive manufacturing (2023)
  • Kudos for leading Atos’s metaverse-ready digital journey (2022)

  • Spot recognition modernizing legacy systems resulting in reduced maintenance costs and improved user adoption (2021)

  • Designed and launched a UX Lab from scratch, enabling advanced user testing and stakeholder engagement (2018)

  • Laureate award for launching SunGard TV and boosting internal communications (2013)

  • Seven “Kudos” awards for cross-functional collaboration, and team celebrations (2012-13)

What I Do

Every day, I blend research insights with critical thinking to shape interfaces that tell stories:

  • Conduct user research and map psychology to design strategy

  • Prototype rapidly for early feedback and iterate with agility

  • Create wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, Invision, Adobe XD, Axure, and more

  • Collaborate across functions to turn concepts into code-ready assets

My goal?

To deliver designs that are desirable for users, viable for business, and technically sound.

"Very impressive work in a limited time. Thanks for the hard work."

-Ritesh Bhinde

"I am very impressed with the FIGMA prototype that you have come up with. Your prototypes are top-notch. Your design thinking helps us move fast."

-Chetan Lakhani

Voices from Friends & Colleagues

"Sachin has played critical role in following below activities as part of the UXD process:

  • Introduction to rapid prototyping helped us gain timely customer feedback, quick design overviews and saved a lot of rework on dev efforts.

  • Mentoring junior designers within the team

  • His value added feedback & peer reviews before the final design handoffs helped us, deliver quality output with minimal defects."

-Vishwanjali Jadhav

"Sachin digs into users’ psyches and mentors juniors to think critically. A true asset."

Abhijit Patil

"Kudos for demonstrating a high level of ownership in building the new GSC intranet & effectively collaborate with colleagues across geographies to realize solutions to several technical hurdles!"

-Paul D'Souza

"Laureate presented to Sachin for learning video production from scratch & running SunGard TV; thereby boosting internal communications & enabling ROI."

-Manoj Menon

"Kudos Sachin for developing Infosec screensavers. Wonderful job done!"

-Mahesh Sonawane

"I'm delighted to recognize the enthusiasm an commitment you have shown in deploying "SNAPCOMMS" Alert on SUNPAY."

-Vinit Teredesai

"My team in Australia had the privilege of working with Sachin and his team in India on a business transformation project for an AU client. His can-do attitude and attention to detail made our global UX project a success."

-Simeon Lobo

Let’s Write the Next Chapter Together

Contact

Location

Madhuban Society, Alandi Road, Kalas Vishrantwadi, Pune - 411015, (Mah) India.

Work Hours:

10AM - 6PM (IST) Mon to Fri

Whether you’re building a website, app, or an immersive dashboard, I’d love to hear your story.

Weekly Off - Sat to Sun