Micah Alex

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
Website
https://khattamicah.xyz
LinkedIn
Micah Alex

Experience

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Freelance Editor at True Editors

A proofreading and editing consultancy

Highlights

  • Edited manuscripts, academic documents, whitepapers, etc.

Volunteer

Fellow at Jazz Hands

Organisation teaching english through a theater based curriculum

Highlights

  • Devised lesson plans for various age groups

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

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
Level: 2 Years
Keywords:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Figma
  • Adobe Sketch
Writing and Communications
Level: 2 Years
Keywords:
  • Copywriting
  • UX Writing
  • Proofreading/Editing

Interests

HCI
Keywords:
  • Technological Resilience
  • Interfacial Politics

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