Avanti Dabholkar

Avanti Dabholkar is a seasoned UX Strategist currently employed by Google since December 2021, while also serving as a Lead Instructor and Industry Speaker at BrainStation since November 2023. With a robust freelance design practice established in May 2019, Avanti offers services in website, mobile app, and digital strategy. Previous experience includes roles as Product Design Lead and Senior Product Designer at Five from September 2019 to December 2021, shaping user experiences across various industries. Avanti's career also features a progression at Northwestern Mutual as Senior UX Designer and User Experience Designer, where critical financial planning products were developed. Early career highlights include work with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Moment, culminating in a Bachelor’s degree in Human Computer Interaction and Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University. Key clients served include Marriott, Gucci, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.