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Hi, I'm Sonali
Product Designer

I believe the best products don't just work well -- they spark something. I design with deep empathy for the people behind the screen, creating enterprise experiences that feel human. Currently at Appian.

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Results

Impact by the Numbers

Good design should make people's lives better in ways you can actually see.

DocCenter
75K+

Documents processed through DocCenter

DocCenter
45 → 1days

Audit backlog reduction for a mortgage company

DocCenter
75%

Faster review time on physician statements

Sample Data
98%

Time reduction to generate realistic test data with AI

My Approach

How I Work

A flexible framework that adapts to each unique challenge.

01

Discover

Deep-dive into user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis to uncover real problems worth solving.

02

Define

Synthesize insights into clear problem statements, user flows, and design principles that guide every decision.

03

Design & Test

Rapid prototyping with continuous user feedback. I iterate until the solution truly resonates.

04

Deliver

Polished designs with detailed specs, smooth engineering handoff, and post-launch measurement.

Background

Experience

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User Experience Designer II

Current

Appian Corporation

Jun 2022 - Present

In this role I've had the opportunity to work on both platform and solutions features, supporting multiple agile teams. From running research to shipping production-ready designs for AI, document processing, and government procurement products, I've designed dozens of features end-to-end and helped shape Appian's approach to AI experiences. I also mentor junior designers and regularly lead design critiques.

Design LeadershipAI/ML ProductsDesign SystemsMentorship

Producer, Greenhouse Fellowship

Deloitte Greenhouse

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

I was selected from 40+ applicants for a competitive 12-month Presidential Greenhouse Fellowship during the 2021 Presidential Transition. My job was to design and facilitate immersive lab experiences for executive-level government clients -- 30+ total. It taught me how to get a room of senior stakeholders aligned around a shared direction, fast.

Experience DesignStakeholder ResearchWorkshop Facilitation

Consultant

Deloitte Consulting

Aug 2019 - May 2022

I led a functional design team that redesigned a state government website used by thousands of citizens to access health benefits. I also supported the development of the National COVID-19 Response Tool through user testing and rapid prototyping. Beyond the design work, I was the Communications Lead managing relationships with 50+ client stakeholders.

UX ResearchPrototypingClient ManagementData Analytics

Education

Master's in UX Design

Maryland Institute College of Art

2021 - 2023

B.S. in Commerce: IT, Marketing, Business Analytics

University of Virginia

2015 - 2019

Skills

Design StrategyAI Prompt EngineeringUser Research & TestingProduct DesignDesign LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationWireframing & PrototypingAI/ML Experience DesignAccessible DesignMentorship & Critiques

Tools

FigmaKiro CLIGeminiv0 by VercelMiroJiraAdobe Creative SuiteSketchCanvaMicrosoft OfficeAppian SAILApple Procreate

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Let's create something people love

I'm looking for my next senior UX role -- somewhere I can bring empathy to complex products and help teams create experiences that spark joy for the people who depend on them.

ssimhal@gmail.com
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