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Hi, I'm Rukmini!

A little bit about me... 

EXPERIENCE

Senior UX Designer
October 2024 - Present 

My name is Rukmini Bose, and I am currently a Senior UX Designer at KBR, where I am working on a classified project for the U.S. Space Force to enhance military operations. I am deeply passionate about applying fundamental design principles in innovative ways and understanding the intersection of technology and the human mind– pushing the boundaries of design in today's day and age of technology.
With over 4 years of professional experience in UX design, along with development and testing, I consider myself a full-stack designer. My ability to pitch, design, and develop products sets me apart from other designers and allows me to bring a comprehensive perspective to my work.

I specialize in creating products for the Space and Defense industries. Previously, I worked at NASA Ames Research Center on the VIPER Mission Systems team, contributing to a project aimed at sending a rover to the South Pole of the moon to search for water and key resources.

I graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Cognitive Science, with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction, from the University of California, Santa Cruz in December 2021.

I am constantly looking for opportunities that will allow me to showcase both my creativity and technical expertise, while also making a positive impact on the world.

UX Designer and UI Developer
December 2021 - October 2024

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute

Web & Digital Graphics Specialist
Sept 2021 - December 2021

Cisco

User Experience Design Intern
June 2021 - Sept 2021

UC Santa Cruz Information & Technology

Business Analyst & IT Developer
Jan 2021 - June 2021

UC Santa Cruz Research

Data Analyst & Computer Programmer
Nov 2020 - Present

UC Santa Cruz Human-Computer Interaction Lab

Undergraduate Lab Researcher
Jan 2021 - March 2021

When I'm not a computer, I like to: 

Spend quality time

with my

friends & family.

Go hiking &

spend time in 

nature.

Listen to music 
& make covers of 

songs on the 

euphonium and piano.

Lift heavy weights

at the gym. I am currently training to compete in powerlifting. 

EDUCATION/ COURSEWORK.

University of California Santa Cruz 
B.S. Computer Science 
B.S. Cognitive Science

Deans Honor Scholar 
Sept 2018 - Dec 2021 

Cognitive Science Courses

  1. Eye-Tracking

  2. Perception

  3. Psychology Data Analysis

  4. Psycholinguistics

  5. Cognition: Fundamental Theories

  6. Research Methods in Psychology

  7. Psychological Statistics

  8. Learning & Memory

Computer Science Courses

  1. Artificial Intelligence

  2. Algorithms & Data Structures

  3. Computer Graphics

  4. Assembly Language & Computer Architecture

  5. Web Applications & Databases

  6. Computer Technical Writing

  7. Operating Systems

Technical Skills 

  1. Coding Languages: Java, C, HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, R, SPSS, LaTeX 

  2. Familiar with: Node.js, React, Express.js, PostgreSQL

  3. Editing Softwares: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, WordPress, Excel

  4. Research, Presentation, Collaboration, Leadership

Research and Volunteer Project

Oct 2017 - May 2018

  • Researched on the discrimination and lack of employment among the autism community. 

  • Worked in a high school classroom with students with moderate to severe autism

  • Advocated for a change in the special education curriculum to include more communicative activities. 

Carnegie Hall Performer

Feb 2017

  • Auditioned and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York on the euphonium alongside several world-class musicians

Varsity Drum Major

June 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Was the high school Varsity Marching Band's drum major and led a group of 250+ musicians through rehearsals and competitions. 

  • Received 1st place overall drum major at state championships. 

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