Micah Alex
Designer
I am a writer, designer and artist. I enjoy facilitating collective and open-source work and generally orbit around histories and cultures.
- Location
- Torrance, California, United States
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://khattamicah.xyz
- Micah Alex
Experience
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EHR Support at OCHIN
USA-wide Health Center controlled network
Highlights
- Provided exemplary customer support by addressing a wide range of queries related to Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, demonstrating a understanding of user needs and technical proficiency.
- Leveraged technical tools such as Jira and Azure ADFS to streamline customer service processes, improving response times and ensuring effective resolution of issues.
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Design Instructor at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Institute focussing on design education
Highlights
- Integrated UX research methodologies into design instruction, incorporating field research, web design, mapping techniques, surveys, and data visualization.
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Designer at Design Beku
Design Beku is an organisation aimed at co-designing with Communities for equitable futures
Highlights
- Co-wrote successful grant proposals on topics such as digital rights and equitable platforms, securing funding for initiatives.
- Presented at various workshops, fostering dialogue and community engagement in the development of organizational principles and software/hardware practices.
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Design and Outreach at Janastu
Janastu is An Open-Tech Open-Knowledge organization focusing on projects aimed at community empowerment and technological innovation.
Highlights
- Led the UI/UX design and implementation of the Milli platform, utilizing design strategies to democratize archival access and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
- Presented projects at national conferences, garnering interest and engagement from stakeholders and showcasing a practical understanding of technological humanities.
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Network Coordinator at Living Labs Network and Forum
LLNaF is an organisation focussed at Alternative Development through Generative Research
Highlights
- Successfully wrote proposals for grants, managed multiple projects and initiatives, coordinating with diverse stakeholders and ensuring timely project delivery.
- Facilitated workshops and events, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, contributing to the organization's mission of alternative development.
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Impact and Partnership Intern at Habba
Habba is an organsiation that aims to bring artisanal products from diverse craftsmen to the internet.
Highlights
- Identified and established strategic partnerships, expanding the organization's network and potential impact within the community.
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Freelance Editor at True Editors
A proofreading and editing consultancy
Highlights
- Edited manuscripts, academic documents, whitepapers, etc.
Volunteer
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Fellow at Jazz Hands
Organisation teaching english through a theater based curriculum
Highlights
- Devised lesson plans for various age groups
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Education Volunteer at Yes I am Happy!
Education policy think tank
Highlights
- Conducted research on Indian education system
- Wrote article on tweaking education system
- Conducted origami workshop at government school
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Contributor at Wikipedia
Editathon: Dalit History Month
Highlights
- Contributed a total of 24.5K words across 27 edited articles, including the creation of 2 new articles. Added 167 references, made 2 Commons uploads, and achieved 105k article views.
Education
Masters in Design Led Innovation from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology with GPA of
Courses
- Future and Foresight
- Markets
- Innovation and Design Strategy
- Ethnographic Research
Bachelors in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Pune University with GPA of
Languages
- English
- Fluency: Native speaker
- Hindi
- Fluency: Native speaker
- Marathi
- Fluency: Intermediate speaker
- Malayalam
- Fluency: Intermediate speaker
Skills
- Web Design
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- Writing and Communications
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Interests
- HCI
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