{"id":31,"date":"2026-02-07T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saysk.work\/in\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:57:45","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saysk.work\/in\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb95d17d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-88728ee8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ff1e87f5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image extendify-image-import is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-bottom is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-bottom--2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1596075780750-81249df16d19?fit=crop&amp;crop=entropy%2Cfaces&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;w=1280\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Satheesh Sasidharakurup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">Design Leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">With over 20 years leading design teams at top companies like Rakuten and Walmart, Satheesh specializes in design systems, AI-driven UX, and design operations. His expertise drives innovative product solutions and inspires collaboration across teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-ac49d8ef wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><li style=\"color:#0B0620\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin has-foreground-color wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-422eb20d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-227c3f25 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Leading Design Innovation with Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Explore key insights reflecting two decades of achievements in design leadership and product excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9705efd8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ff1e87f5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center--4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-bbc9a56c31b8b363a6854220c4250409\">20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Years of Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 20 years steering design teams and delivering impactful products for top-tier brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ff1e87f5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center--5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-1282dbfcf684cd05e4c6db26cc429489\">50<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Brands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collaborated with industry leaders including Rakuten and Walmart to drive design success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ff1e87f5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center 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50%\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1 extendify-image-import is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1--9\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1596075780750-81249df16d19?fit=crop&amp;crop=entropy%2Cfaces&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;w=1280\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37796f56 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc423f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Design with Vision and Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An in-depth look at driving design excellence through collaboration, innovation, and operational mastery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1 extendify-image-import is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1--10\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37796f56 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cc423f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elevating Design Teams to New Heights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how embracing AI-first UX and robust design operations can transform creative workflows and outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1600600457585-570c2eb88b89?fit=crop&amp;crop=entropy%2Cfaces&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;w=1280\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1 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