Vipul Sharma🇮🇳

About Vipul Sharma

Manager, Security Design Operations at Cisco

Hi, I’m Vipul and I bring over 10 years of experience across industrial design, UX design, data design and design management. I currently lead strategic initiatives at Cisco within the Security Design Operations team, where I focus on scaling design impact across the organization.

I am often the person teams turn to for navigating complex UX team and process enablement challenges, setting up and managing scalable organisational programs and driving strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes. My work spans product strategy, stakeholder management. I thrive at the intersection of systems, people and outcomes and I enjoy connecting dots across disciplines to move teams forward.

I can help you with:

• Strategic career transitions including moves between UX, design operations and leadership roles • Design and operations management including systems, rituals, and workflows for growing teams • Stakeholder alignment and influence across product, engineering and design • Integrating generative AI into design practices with clarity and responsibility • Design storytelling and portfolio framing that reflect strategic and systems thinking • Building engaged and self-sustaining design communities within organizations

Expertise

Sessions with Vipul Sharma

• Confident Decision-Making (45 min): In these mentorship sessions, you will gain insights into your thinking processes and how they influence your decision-making. Learn valuable techniques and strategies to minimize the impact of decisions and improve their overall quality.
• Boost your career (45 min): Discover the keys to unlocking your full career potential in our transformative mentorship sessions. This series is designed to equip you with essential skills and insights to excel in your professional journey. From polishing your resume to mastering interview techniques, each session will be a stepping stone towards a successful and fulfilling career.
• Career Transition Success (30 min): Transitioning to a new career path can be both exciting and challenging. In this mentorship series, we'll provide guidance and support to navigate this change with confidence. From identifying transferable skills to setting achievable career goals, you'll gain the tools needed to successfully transition into a rewarding new career and seize opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Empower your team (30 min): In these mentorship sessions, I will guide you in developing direct and clear communication skills, adapting your behavior to match the group's development stage, and harnessing various leadership styles to empower and lead by example. We'll explore the transformative power of effective leadership and how it can inspire and elevate those around you.
• Confident Decision-Making (45 min): In these mentorship sessions, you will gain insights into your thinking processes and how they influence your decision-making. Learn valuable techniques and strategies to minimize the impact of decisions and improve their overall quality.
• Portfolio Review & Revamp (45 min): In these mentorship, we'll review your existing portfolio and provide constructive feedback for improvement. You'll receive guidance on enhancing visual appeal, organizing content, and targeting specific audiences. Revamp your portfolio to make a lasting impression and increase your chances of landing dream projects or job opportunities.