Pratik Hegde
Manager at Grant Thornton | UX Designer and Writer
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Joined February 2026
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Summary
Progressive consulting career at Grant Thornton: Pratik has moved up through multiple roles at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP between 2021 and 2024, currently holding the Manager title. His profile across organizational and professional sites lists a continuous progression within the firm. theorg+1
Practicing UX/product designer and portfolio creator: Pratik maintains a UX/UI design portfolio on Behance and a freelancer profile, showcasing multiple design projects and participation in design challenges. behance+1
Active writer and commentator on design and professional topics: He authors Medium articles on UX topics, productivity during layoffs, and data visualization, indicating an ongoing interest in sharing design thinking and professional experiences. medium+1
Entrepreneurial and creative pursuits outside corporate work: Pratik founded The Hegde's Centre for Creative Opportunities (2019–2021) and runs photography-related activities, demonstrating engagement in community, coaching, and creative services alongside his professional roles. sulekha+1
Educational background in both engineering and mathematics from BITS Pilani: Records list both a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Mathematics (2009–2014), indicating a formal foundation in technical and quantitative disciplines. rocketreach
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Decoding User Perceptions: All-Lowercase Character Names
October 1, 2023A Medium piece examining user perceptions around the use of all-lowercase character names and related mental models in online interactions.
How I made most out of my “Layoff Period” Blessing in Disguise
March 1, 2023A personal Medium article describing how the author used a layoff period productively.
4-Point Plan for Effective Data Visualization — Designing Charts that Help Make Informed Decisions
December 1, 2020A Medium article outlining a four-point approach to designing effective data visualizations and charts.
Hobbies
Photography; shares work and edits on Adobe Lightroom and operates a photography listing. adobe+1
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