# Abheet Dutt

> Design @Derq | M.Design in HCI

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/abheet

I believe design is a powerful problem-solving tool that can help address some of the world's most pressing challenges. 

With 5+ years of experience leading innovative projects at global companies, I now help mission-driven entrepreneurs and companies use design for positive change. My goal is to empower them to amplify their message, grow sustainably, and create lasting social & environmental impact.

## Work Experience
### Product Designer @ Derq
Jan 2025 – Present | United States

### Product Designer II @ Amberflo.io
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Palo Alto, CA

### Product Designer - Driver Experience @ Rapido
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
- Elevated the app's user navigation experience through generative research including user interviews, diary studies, card sorting and evaluated the design through usability testing which boosted the feature discovery CSAT score from 3.8 to 4.6

- Revamped the onboarding process to cater to a diverse user base of over a million semi-literate bike-taxi drivers by conducting behavioral qualitative research through user interviews resulting in a 148% increase in conversion rates

- Launched 14 products from conceptualization to implementation within stringent timelines, incorporating valuable user feedback, providing crucial support to developers, and overseeing production deployment

### Founding Product Designer @ PocketMD
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Attained first 5K users by designing MVP from ideation to launch

- Collaborated with CEO, 2 software & machine learning engineers and a product manager to ship, monitor and iteratively refine implementation

- Conducted user interviews, competitor analysis and co-facilitated workshops with investors to narrow down on value proposition, define vision and discover opportunities for expansion

- Prototyped product vision for investors, helping secure seed funding

### Product Designer @ Penny Software
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Bahrain
- Optimized 27 dashboard pages resulting in a 24% expansion of the service portfolio

- Enhanced user experience with comprehensive website navigation overhaul, addressing pain points for buyer and contractor groups, demonstrating hands-on problem-solving

- Established a robust design system, aligning with industry best practices, fostering a cohesive and user-centric interface, adding significant value to the overall design process.

### Product Designer @ Excytech
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland

### UX Designer @ abheetdutt.com
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021


## Education
### Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction
California College of the Arts

### Bachelor's of Design in Communication Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology, India


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abheetdutt
- Website: https://abheetdutt.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-08