Mani Bandarulanka is a seasoned UX professional currently serving as a UX Lead at the Federal Aviation Administration since November 2023. Previously, Mani held the position of Senior UX Designer at Be The Match BioTherapies from January 2021 to October 2023, where responsibilities included championing human-centered design, conducting user research, and leading UX workshops. Earlier experience includes roles as a UX Visual Designer at Best Buy, UX/UI Designer and UX Lead at 3M, UX Designer and Business Analyst at Peapod, UX Visual Designer at Bridge UX Design Studios LLP, and User Experience Designer at Dcode Care. Mani holds a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from Marist College and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.