Hi, I’m Priya!
I'm a graduate of Cornell University (December 2018) and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science, with a concentration in User Experience.
Since then, I’ve served as a Product Manager at Blackstone, managing the Investor Portal and Compliance technologies, and at Uber, facilitating out-of-application communication, integrating the Rides vertical on the Careem super-app with Uber Rides, and heartily enjoying the Uber Cash that employees are awarded each month.
Currently, I’m indulging in personal pursuits while on a medically-motivated leave.
As a designer, I aim to create inclusive, adaptable systems and processes that unlock new opportunities for my fellow humans.
I’ve learned about my ethics in Design through establishing long-term mentorships with aspiring English-learners and building a space for diverse professionals.
I emerged from these experiences strongly fulfilled at having empowered people outside of my daily sphere and to satisfy their needs and pursue their wants.
Above all, I am a champion of generating visibility and sharing knowledge wherever possible, and especially for subgroups that face barriers to information access.
By augmenting our curiosity, awareness, and collaboration, I believe that we are bettering our world.
Who doesn’t want that? 🙂
The Winds of Life™️ have deposited me in New York and Maryland in recent years.
I have pride both in my 1 celebrity sighting in NYC (thank you, Andrew Garfield) as well as my family’s immeasurable love and support after I survived a severe car crash.
I have a 6-year-old German Shepherd “puppy,” Yoshi, who is a thief. He relentlessly steals hearts wherever he goes!
The mascot of the self-taught, Yoshi dropped out of doggie school and went on to make a fortune in tennis balls and chew sticks.
The New York Puzzle Company is a reluctant sponsor of my delayed response times in the Winter months.
I remind myself that I’ve completed >1 1,000-piece puzzle when motivation is scarce.
I love to travel —preferably via aircraft, but at times, via books/movies.
Family in India and Sweden have been exploited as reasons for trips to beautiful, foreign lands.
So far, I’ve visited 10 countries (have yet to learn 10 world languages, though).
I raised a jade bonsai, a Chinese money plant, and a third unknown variety of succulent.
My crowning achievement in botany, though, is purchasing a crewneck with plants embroidered on it by a dear friend.
The creation of this portfolio was made possible by the following tracks. Give them a listen to hear what my ears heard almost exclusively in Fall 2022 and Fall 2025.