Design Leader &
Educator

Teaching UX grounded in real product systems. 10+ years of experience across gaming, enterprise, e-commerce, and edtech.

Applied UX Product Thinking AI-Integrated Workflows
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Industry Experience

My teaching is heavily informed by my day-to-day work as a Design Leader at Electronic Arts (EA) and my past roles at Consulting, mid-sized companies, and startups. I bring real-world constraints, complex system design, and data-heavy product scenarios directly into the classroom.

Electronic Arts (EA)
Senior Experience Designer
Driving measurable UX improvements across D&I tools, including improving customer satisfaction by 10%, while leading cross-product UX research and strategy for Data Marketplace and Cortex to shape personas, MVP scope, and roadmaps.
Ernst & Young (EY)
Experience Designer
Leading the user experience design for EY's company-wide Generative AI offering, EYQ. Championing UX research and Rapid Prototyping services to translate business requirements into intuitive, user-friendly product designs across sectors.
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Teaching Experience

Lead Instructor, UX Design @ BrainStation
Teaching students the fundamentals and best practices of the UX design process, covering key areas such as user research, wireframing, and the application of design principles to design user-centered digital solutions.
UX Tutor @ CareerFoundry
Identifying individual student needs and strategizing on how to close specific skill gaps. Evaluating student work and giving actionable suggestions, working closely with mentors to provide guidance on creating an industry-ready portfolio.
Graduate Assistant @ University of Maryland
Developed and conducted multiple workshops and training sessions for Activity Insight software to teach faculty and staff members on how to document their own research.
Industry Panelist
Industry Panelist
BrainStation Cohort
BrainStation Cohort
Hackathon Judge
Hackathon Judge
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Teaching Approach & Curriculum

My classrooms are built on project-based learning using real product scenarios. I emphasize critical decision making, trade-offs, and continuous iteration. Currently, I focus heavily on integrating AI tools within UX workflows to ensure students are prepared for the modern industry.

Core Topics Taught
• UX Foundations & Product Thinking
• User Research & Usability Testing
• Interaction Design & Prototyping
• Design Systems
• Portfolio & Career Preparation
AI in UX Expertise
• Prompt design for UX ideation
• AI tools for research synthesis
• Designing AI-assisted experiences
• Evaluating AI outputs for usability
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Student & Program Feedback

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"You are genuinely one of the best instructors I've had... The way you explain concepts is exceptional. I looked forward to coming to class each week, and didn't see my UX project as work at all."

UX Graduate
End-of-Course Email
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"His greatest strength lies in his calm, composed, and empathetic approach. He has a unique ability to explain concepts in multiple ways, demonstrating a deep understanding that everyone’s mind works differently."

Program Feedback
Experience Director, BrainStation
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"Engaging the class with thought-provoking exercises instead of just sticking to the course notes. I also love how he integrates UI philosophies and industry best practices into the course."

UX Graduate
Student Evaluation
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"Vijit provides a welcoming classroom environment, encouraging participation and open discussion. Explanations are clear and relatable, making complex ideas easier to understand."

UX Graduate
Student Evaluation

Available for Teaching & Mentorship

I am actively available for part-time, adjunct, and sessional teaching roles, as well as guest lectures and corporate workshops across Greater Vancouver area and remotely.

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