Parag Desai

Parag Desai is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in user experience (UX) design and strategic leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Sr Director of UX and Research at PowerSchool, Parag has successfully steered AI-first user experiences and developed monetization strategies that drove revenue growth. Prior roles include Sr Product Director of UX and Strategy at CLS Group, where Parag pioneered UX vision for a multi-app cloud platform, and Lead UX Designer at Merck, focused on establishing an in-house User Experience practice. Parag's career also includes key positions at Verizon Wireless, Outbrain, APMEX Inc, E*TRADE Financial, and freelance work, contributing to successful app launches and enhancing user engagement. Educational qualifications include a BFA in Visual Communications from Kean University and an AAS in Computer Science from Middlesex College.