Nishi Mehta
About Me
Web & UX designer specializing in fintech, blending design strategy with business insight to build seamless, impactful digital experiences.
Location
Chicago, IL
Education
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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Illinois
February 2018 - February 2022
degree
Bachelor's
major
Computer Information Systems
coursework
Project Management
Object-Oriented Programming
Database Management
Fundamentals of Infrastructure Security
Structured Analysis & Design
Business Application Programming
Web Interface Design
Web Application Development
Web Security
E-Commerce for Small Business
Web Architecture
Technical Writing
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UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
December 2024 - February 2025
Work Experience
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Northern Trust Corporation
SW Engineer / Associate Designer
Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
August 2022 - February 2024
company
Northern Trust Corporation
title
SW Engineer / Associate Designer
overview
Led the end-to-end design process for key features within a wealth management application, delivering intuitive and elegant user experiences for a digital platform. Advocated for user needs through user research and analysis, ensuring alignment with business goals and contributing to the product vision. Applied interaction design principles to create seamless user flows and engaging interactions, incorporating feedback to drive iterative design enhancements. Collaborated with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication of design requirements and delivery of user centric solutions. Contributed to the design system to enhance usability and streamline development processes.
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Aisle Rocket Studios
Web Developer intern
Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
June 2022 - August 2022
S
Surya Electronics
Sales Operations Intern
Glendale Heights, IL, United States
January 2020 - March 2020
C
College of DuPage Center for Access & Accommodations
Administrative Assistant
Glen Ellyn, IL, United States
March 2019 - October 2019
C
CoWorx Staffing
Quality Control Assistant
St. Charles, IL, United States
August 2017 - November 2017
Fun Fact
As a trained Indian classical dancer, I've choreographed and performed for multiple talent shows and Bollywood concerts. Extending my passions, I won the Miss India Illinois '23-'24 title, which reinforces my belief in empowering women in my community while also growing in the tech field.
Passion
I'm passionate about design, storytelling, and human connection. I love transforming ideas into visuals, words, or experiences, that not only solve problems but also make people feel understood, empowered, and uplifted. I blend business strategy with creative insights to elevate digital experiences.
Skills
Languages
EnglishGujaratiHindi
Technical skills
bootstrapc#c++csshtmljavajavascriptsqlvbavisual basicwordpressxml
Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe Experience ManagerBusiness UnderstandingCSSDesigne-commerceE-CommerceEditingFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, WordPress and WixFigmaHTMLJavascriptMarketingMicrosoft OfficeMS Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Social Media Savvy; email; Strategic; Communication; Decision-making; Detail-oriented; Personable; Positive; Motivated; Creative; Highly adaptable; Organized; Coordinating schedulesMySQLPhoto EditingPresentation SkillsProject ManagementSEOUser-Centered Designuser experience designUser Experience Research and TestingUser Experience (UX)User Interface DesignUser PersonaVisioVisual StudioWeb DesignWeb DevelopmentWiXWriting Skills
Gigs / Freelance
B
BeBrownnish
Blogger
April 2020 - present
A
Apsara Henna Creations
Henna Artist
June 2013 - December 2024
Volunteer
S
Shreejidwar Haveli of Chicago
August 2010 - August 2014
A
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
February 2018 - February 2019
F
Feed My Starving Children
November 2018 - January 2020
Leadership
Miss India USA
Miss India Illinois 2023-24
December 2023 - December 2024
National Society Of Leadership and Success
Inducted Member
June 2018 - April 2022
Hobbies
Dancing
Designing
Writing
Singing
blogging