The Aryan Desai Quarterly Section D · About · Page D1 Issue №1 · 2026
The Aryan Desai Quarterly
Aryan P. Desai · UX research × product strategy × IT & operations
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About the Designer

The short version

I'm a Rutgers undergraduate finishing a B.S. in Information Technology & Informatics, with a master's in Human-Computer Interaction following on through the 4+1 accelerated program. My interests sit at the intersection of UX research, product strategy, and the operational side of how technology actually gets used.

How I tend to work

I like research that turns into shipped decisions. Most of my projects start with finding pain points — through interviews, contextual support, or just paying close attention to where workflows break down — and end with prototypes, plans, or process changes that move a measurable number.

Translating user needs into actionable insights through research, prototyping, and data-driven decision-making.

Outside the work

I co-direct a marching band colorguard, work as a staff tech for a winterguard ensemble, and spend a probably-unhealthy amount of time reorganizing my own systems and tools.

Education & Certifications

Jan 2028
Master of Information · Human-Computer Interaction
Rutgers
Jan 2027
B.S. · IT & Informatics
Rutgers
Mar 2026
Introduction to UI/UX Design
IBM
Mar 2026
Google AI Essentials Specialization
Google
May 2026
Competency in IT Software & Systems Support
CompTIA
May 2026
Competency in IT Hardware & Network Support
CompTIA
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The Toolbox

§   Core competencies

Product Strategy Requirements Gathering Data Analysis Agile Product Design UI/UX Research Wireframing Prototyping Usability Testing Stakeholder Mgmt Workflow Optimization Cross-functional Collab

§   Technical stack

Figma Python HTML / CSS Pandas Matplotlib ETL Basics Oracle OPERA Trello Jira VS Code Canva MS Office AI Tools Hardware Support Software Support