Hi, I'm Ishan Bhalla - User Experience Lead, Google Flights at Google
I'm passionate about building impactful technology that delights users. Blending my software engineering background with UX expertise, I thrive on solving complex problems and creating intuitive experiences that resonate with millions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led UX for Google Flights, translating deep technical understanding into user-centered design.
Currently shaping user experiences for products used by millions at Google.
Can help others by sharing expertise on bridging software engineering and UX strategy for impactful products.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career as a Software Engineer and Team Lead at Infosys, building core technical skills.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Team Leadership
✦ Technical Foundations
Transition to User Experience
Shifted focus to user experience, gaining experience as an Interaction Designer at Yahoo! and conducting research.
✦ Interaction Design
✦ User Experience
✦ Research
Leading UX at Google
Currently leads UX for Google Flights, applying a blend of technical and design expertise to large-scale products.
✦ UX Leadership
✦ Product Design
✦ Google Flights
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Engineering and Design
Translating complex technical challenges into intuitive user experiences.
✦ Leverages a software engineering foundation to inform UX decisions.
✦ Designs user flows for products serving millions of daily users.
✦ Expertise in interaction design and user-centered methodologies.
Driving Product Innovation
Pioneering user-centric solutions for global platforms.
✦ Leads UX for a high-impact product at Google Flights.
✦ Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.
✦ Skilled in user research, persona development, and usability testing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Fostering teamwork to deliver exceptional digital products.
✦ Proven ability to work with passionate teams on complex tech.
✦ Experience spanning design, research, and technical development.
✦ Strong project management skills for streamlined workflows.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel approaches to complex user problems.
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking professionals in tech and design.
✦ Exploring opportunities for impactful product development.
I can help with
✦ Provide expert guidance on user experience strategy and execution.
✦ Share insights on designing for large-scale, high-visibility products.
✦ Offer perspectives on bridging software engineering and UX design.
I would love your help on
✦ Recommendations for innovative UX tools and methodologies.
✦ Introductions to leaders in the AI and machine learning space.
✦ Insights into emerging travel technology trends.