Lahari Ravuri Director Product Marketing / Strata.
RESUME
I’ve spent 15+ years crafting world-class products, I’m now harnessing AI to redefine product design.
EMPLOYMENT
since 2024
Head Product Design, AI Studio
Jiffy.ai – (Consultant)
Leading the strategy, UX, and UI design for Jiffy.ai’s innovative, code-less studio platform, I enable companies to effortlessly build AI-driven applications, driving innovation across fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce by transforming complex challenges into intuitive solutions. Collaborating closely with executive, development, and product teams, I ensure seamless alignment between strategic vision and execution, creating next-gen applications that streamline workflows and accelerate time to market for top-tier companies across the USA, ultimately shaping the future of app development in a groundbreaking AI space with scalable, user-centric solutions.
2023 – 2024
Head Product Design Strategist
Swivel Payments – getSwivel.io (Consultant)
As the head product design consultant, I specialize in crafting product design and interaction strategies for the Customer Payment Engine—a robust payment system transacting 12 million payments per year. By fusing design thinking and cross-functional collaboration, I deliver innovative and scalable solutions driven by clear and prioritized goals.
2021 – 2023
Head of Product Design
Bill.com
As a design leader at Bill.com, I led a 30-member team responsible for the Core Product, delivering user-centered designs that drove ambitious business goals. Our innovative design processes, in collaboration with product and engineering teams, revolutionized back-office financial operations for SMBs, leading to a remarkable 12% increase in revenue.
20218 – 2022
Head, AI Product Designer
MyBenefits.ai
As the head product design consultant I spearhead efforts to automate patient hospital discharge through user-centric AI-based solutions. By conducting extensive patient and provider research, we ensure our AI assistant, FLORA, effectively assists patients in post-care communication. FLORA’s intuitive interface empowers patients and health providers to gain better insights into patients’ needs. From concept to execution, I drive the product design lifecycle to deliver innovative results.
2014 – 2021
Head of User Experience Design
UST
As the head of UST’s UXD global digital practice, I managed a team of 11 UI designers and information architects, driving the delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions for top clients like Anthem, Albertson’s, Costco, Experian, and Equifax. I implemented a lean UX process and rolled rapid prototyping tools such as InVision, ensuring top efficiency and creativity. With a strong focus on user-centered design and cross-functional collaboration, our practice consistently delivered impactful and scalable solutions that generated 50M USD.
2010 – 2014
Director of User Experience
Temenos
As the Director of User Experience at Kony, I led a global team of 30 UI/UX designers in developing cutting-edge digital solutions for leading financial institutions, such as Citi, HSBC, CapitalOne, and Bank of America. Through user-centered design and Kony’s proprietary software, we delivered seamless and more innovative mobile applications across multiple channels. We secured valuable partnerships with top-tier clients, establishing Kony as a recognized leader in digital banking solutions. My product design service practice was responsible of 40% of Kony-Temenos revenue.
EDUCATION
2000 – 2002
Gamification Psychology & Strategy
Wharton Online
Certification Studies for Gamification
1996 – 2000
Multimedia & Web Authoring
College of Marin
Certification Studies for Multimedia.
1994 – 1996
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Instituto Técnico Guayaquil (Ecuador)
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Studies.
DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Product Design
Team Leadership
Design Process Methodologies
Information Architecture & UX
AI-UX Integration
DESIGN SKILLS
Figma, Figjam & Sketch
ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL-E, Prompting
HTML & CSS
Invision
Adobe Tools
Mobile, Augmented & HMI UXD
TESTIMONIALS
Bjorn Hildhal Head of PDX / Quadient
Michael is an exceptional Product Design Leader with over 15 years of experience working for Kony and Temenos. He has a proven track record of delivering innovative and intuitive product experiences for top banks and mobility companies.
Atul Kalantri VP, Product/ FieldRoutes
AS A CONSULTANT
Product Design & Strategy
I will be your partner to craft cutting-edge product designs & strategies that captivate audiences. With a sharp focus on user experience and innovation, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations.
UX
I’ll create UX magic for your product. With a keen eye for user needs and behavior, I’ll lead your design hands-on and craft seamless experiences that will delight and engage your customers.
AI Experiences
I’ll design intuitive and innovative AI-powered experiences that redefine how users interact with technology. Let’s create solutions that bring together cutting-edge AI and user-centered design, delivering seamless and engaging experiences that users will love.
