San Francisco, CA

Product Designer focused on growth, monetization and platform systems.

I design scalable B2B SaaS products from strategy to execution, shaping end-to-end solutions for 100K+ businesses at Vagaro.

Meena Shyamsundar

UCSB Class of 2020

Master's in ECE

My Background

As a Design Engineer, I Designed Antennas and Payloads for Satellite Systems at Boeing and Northrop Grumman.

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Award

Nominee for

Emerging Leader of The Year Award

in 2022

Myers-Briggs

ENTP

Myer Briggs Personality

Leadership

0

Peers Managed as
Team Lead

Feature Launches

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0 to 1 Feature
Launches

Recognition

5 Star Excellence Award

at Vagaro in 2025

My Story

Read About My

Journey into Product Design

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My Strengths

  • Technical + analytical thinking
  • Human-centered product intuition
  • Clear, compelling storytelling
Growth Illustration

My Design Philosophy

Humanistic and Intentional Design is achieved by ensuring that every design choice contributes to the overall story.

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Design Philosophy

The Thinking Behind the Pixels

01

AI-Powered Design

Integrating AI tools throughout the design workflow, from research synthesis and pattern recognition to generative prototyping that accelerates iteration.

02

Data-Driven

Anchoring every design decision to metrics and user behaviors. If it cannot be measured, it cannot be improved, so I instrument, analyze, and iterate.

03

Strategy-Backed

Ensuring design choices ladder up to business goals. I work at the intersection of user needs and company objectives to ship work that moves the needle.

Featured Work

Case Studies

Redesigning Vagaro's signup process to increase conversions by 18%
Web & MobileGrowth

Redesigning Vagaro's signup process to increase conversions by 18%

This project rebuilds the signup flow and refreshes the UI to improve conversions and lead capture. The focus is on reducing friction, capturing stronger leads earlier, and creating a smoother, more enjoyable experience for new users.

+18%Funnel Conversion−12 ptsDrop-off Rate+22 ptsLead Capture
Making Vagaro feel purpose-built for any industry with Custom Fields
Platform StrategyNew Markets

Making Vagaro feel purpose-built for any industry with Custom Fields

This project introduces a flexible custom fields system that allows specialized verticals like medical spas, pet groomers, and martial arts studios to capture the exact data their businesses need, opening Vagaro to entirely new markets.

$3.8MProjected ARR+12%Vertical Adoption+24%Usage Growth
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Helping businesses maximize revenue by reducing calendar gaps
SchedulingRetention

Helping businesses maximize revenue by reducing calendar gaps

Large gaps between appointments lead to wasted time and lost revenue. This feature helps appointment-based businesses make the most of their schedules. This design directly addresses one of the most requested provider pain points.

+18%Feature Adoption−12%Idle Time+5%Fill Rate

Beyond Case Studies

Additional Work

Text Marketing and Pricing Evolution
MessagingGrowth

Text Marketing and Pricing Evolution

I led the design of Vagaro's upgraded Text Marketing feature, introducing images and GIFs to help businesses stand out and communicate more effectively.

I also led the effort to evolve the pricing model into a credit-based system, making usage more flexible and scalable for different business needs.

+15%Feature Adoption Rate
AI-Powered Internal Automation Tool
AI-PoweredInternal Tool

AI-Powered Internal Automation Tool

I designed an internal automation tool for Vagaro's Merchant Services and Fraud and Risk teams, saving employees 540+ hours per month while automating and streamlining account creation for merchants.

540hSaved per Month
PayPro Go POS Terminal
PaymentsHardware

PayPro Go POS Terminal

The PayPro Go is a next-generation POS terminal that will allow businesses to process transactions. The PayPro Go has a vivid screen for customer transparency including items in cart, pricing, and tip screens.

$60KProcessed in Week 1