Mohammad Owaiz Shaik🇮🇳

About Mohammad Owaiz Shaik

Chief Design Officer at Cone (YCS22)

I am a digital product designer, an engineer by choice, and a designer by calling.

My strengths include defining the product vision, crafting compelling stories, and designing seamless human-centered experiences across complex ecosystems.

My experience includes leading design at startups in bringing products from zero to one. Currently building Cone in helping founders/business owners of high-growth businesses with all their financial and accounting needs.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, India. In my spare time, I mentor and provide learning pathways to designers.

I can help you with the following topics.

Creativity Storytelling in design Portfolio building Job preparation Designing B2B/Saas products Data visualization, Accessibility Single-person UX teams Designer-Developer/ PM collaboration Design leadership

Personal website: https://owaiz.in/

Expertise

Sessions with Mohammad Owaiz Shaik

• Mentorship Session (60 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“Brilliant session with Mohammad Owaiz. He helped me turn my mixed background (architecture, industrial design, teaching) into a clear position, and his "Netflix thumbnail" approach to portfolios gave me fixes I could apply the same week. Honest, generous and practical. Thank you, Owaiz. Highly recommended.”

“Owaiz is an exceptional mentor who truly exceeds expectations. His outstanding communication and deep subject knowledge greatly enhanced our discussion on leadership and impactful decision-making. His motivation and problem-solving skills inspired me to think differently about my approach. I highly recommend booking a session with him for anyone looking to gain valuable insights”

“I had a fantastic session with Owaiz. He provided guidance on how the IT industry operates, shared insights on enhancing my resume to stand out, and explained the scanning patterns used to evaluate portfolios.”