Sukanta Sen
Senior Product Designer — FinTech, Trading & Wealth Management Platforms
About
Design leader with 22+ years of experience across web and graphic design, including 13 years specialising in FinTech and Wealth Management, and 4+ years architecting scalable, data-intensive digital products for fintech and trading platforms. Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end product design for complex trading ecosystems — spanning strategy builders, automated scalping tools, technical trading platforms, scanners, and options analytics solutions. Adept at translating complex decision-making processes into intuitive real-time dashboards and workflow-driven applications.
A collaborative cross-functional partner with a strong track record of mentoring design talent and aligning design strategy with business objectives. Deeply invested in AI-assisted experiences, intelligent automation, and advanced data visualisation — empowering users to make faster, more informed decisions.
Experience
UX/UI Design Lead (Product Design) - Modern Algos Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad
(2021-10 - 2026-02)
- Led the end-to-end design of algorithmic trading platforms, including strategy builders, market scanners, and real-time dashboards.
- Designed data-dense interfaces enabling traders to analyse, execute, and optimise strategies efficiently.
- Established structured UX patterns for multi-step workflows and complex financial operations, improving consistency across modules.
- Partnered closely with product managers and engineers to translate complex business logic into intuitive, scalable user experiences.
- Contributed to design system standardisation, improving consistency and accelerating development velocity.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design direction across multiple product modules.
- Impact
- Reduced user friction in high-frequency, high-stakes decision environments by improving usability across trading workflows.
- Enabled faster strategy creation and execution through simplified, streamlined UX flows.
Lead Designer / Front-End Developer - Nexsus Business Solutions - Mumbai
(2021-03 - 2021-07)
- Led UI/UX and front-end development initiatives for financial and enterprise clients.
- Delivered a digital platform for Motilal Oswal Home Finance.
- Established UX/UI standards aligned with WCAG accessibility guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on product and marketing solutions.
UI/UX Designer - Accord Fintech Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai
(2008-04 - 2021-02)
- Designed financial platforms for mutual funds, wealth management, and investor dashboards.
- Created end-to-end journeys for SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) enrolment, goal-based investing, and portfolio management.
- Developed responsive web applications and improved usability across the platform portfolio.
- Collaborated with product and development teams to deliver user-centred solutions.
Sr. Web Designer - Creative Global Services - Mumbai
(2007-02 - 2008-04)
- Designed websites, wireframes, and UI components across multiple industries.
- Translated business requirements into functional, user-friendly digital interfaces.
- Delivered responsive, user-friendly web experiences tailored to client needs.
Web Designer - ContentShoppe - Mumbai
(2003-06 - 2007-02)
- Designed layouts and UI for websites and digital platforms.
- Created branding assets, including logos and multimedia presentations.
- Delivered creative solutions across a diverse range of client requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Diploma - Applied Arts - Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
