A Creative Designer with an entrepreneurial spark
Where I Am Now
/ Product Designer & PM
I’m currently building an AI travel planning product as a side project, leading design and development. I drive the product from concept to implementation with iterative design and rapid shipping using Claude Code and Codex, while creating a scalable design system to ensure a cohesive experience.
/ Lead product Designer
Led end-to-end design for three technical web applications at Keysight Technologies.
/ DESIGN Mentor & HCI CS Capstone PROJECT SPONSOR
Along the way, I’m mentoring a joint capstone project (Keysight x UCSC) for CS and HCI students at UCSC, helping the next generation of designers and engineers push boundaries and bring their ideas to life through solving a real-world prblem.
/ connecting with community
I enjoy attending industry conferences to stay updated and connect with fellow designers. Time to time, I also volunteer within the community because I believe meaningful progress comes from sharing knowledge and giving back.
A little peek into how I got here and what makes me
me
/ Architectural Designer
I began my design journey as an architect, earning my Master’s in Architectural Engineering from IUST. I went on to design over 10 high-rise residential buildings some of which are now part of Toronto’s skyline, so if you ever visit the city, you might just spot a few of them! :)
/ Grad Student (M.Eng Tech entrepreneurship & Innovation - Student association vice president
I then decided to transition my career into tech, so got my 2nd Master’s in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation from McMaster University. During that time, I co-created a student association dedicated to helping students navigate and grow in their career paths.
/ Founding Product Designer
From there I co-founded and led design at Faver, a campus-based walk-sharing food delivery app
The experience that truly sparked my passion for product design.
/ Grad student (M.s Human computer interaction) - FREELANCE PRODUCT DESIGNER
So I thought, why not go for a 3rd master’s? I earned my M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction from UCSC while collaborating with Tmpt AI, a startup where I helped revamp their website and shape their early-stage product.
Outside of work
/ wedding + personal events design & planning
Recently, I designed every detail of my own wedding and realized how much I love concept design and planning meaningful, memorable gatherings. Since then, I’ve been creating and curating events for friends and family.
/ Painting
Painting has been my passion since childhood, and I’ve been at it ever since—whenever I get the chance, I’m always exploring and experimenting with new painting styles.
/ Sports
From time to time, I dive into adrenaline-pumping sports, while yoga and weight training help me balance that energy. My next short-term goal is to master at least five pull-ups in a row.
Let's connect, grab a coffee, and build something great together…!
PHONE
+1 669 249 5937
GMAIL
sanazkhanali71@gmail.com
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