Hello, I'm Jai. Austin based UX leader with 15+ years experience designing at the intersection of innovation, systems thinking, and outcomes anchored in a deep understanding of the customer.

Selected Work
Writing
Zoom Out First, Build Second: Lessons From Launching Servicing AI at Scale
LinkedIn · 2026
Deconstructing your portfolio
Medium · 2020
Rediscovering my curiosity
Medium · 2019
Storytelling by Design
Medium · 2018
Background

Family man. Design leadership. Hip-hop enthusiast.

Nearly two decades designing at the intersection of innovation, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of the customer across fintech, ecommerce, enterprise, and AI. Proximity is how I create impact at scale. I get close to the work, the people, the partners, and the business goals that define what success actually means.

I've led through complexity including org transitions, constrained resources, and resistant risk-averse stakeholders and found that showing up consistently is what makes the difference. Teams I have managed and mentored shipped meaningful work with measurable outcomes while retaining a sense of camaraderie through both calm and stormy waters.

Jai's cats
Jai's family
Robert Brault quote
Jai in NYC
Contact

Let's chat! You can reach me at

jai.dandekar@yahoo.com linkedin.com/in/jaidandekar