About
My full name is Karthikeyan Rajendran. Born and raised in Chennai, I've since been privileged to live and work in cities around the world, collaborating with exceptional teams to deliver useful products and services. I have a deep passion for crafting purposeful designs and products. Throughout my career, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of new mobile platforms and their ability to shape our world.
Currently, I'm focusing on the ever-evolving realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and Agentic Interfaces. My recent work with AI through HMC has been deeply insightful, offering firsthand understanding of how AI interprets natural language and supports humans as intelligent agents. I've been particularly fascinated by these models' ability to learn and adapt at scale, opening new possibilities for personalisation and customisation that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
By blending my technical skills, design sensibilities, and knowledge of AI and agents, I aim to bridge the gap between engineering, design, and machine intelligence. I'm drawn to transformative projects that not only solve today's challenges but also anticipate future needs, helping shape the next evolution of human-computer interaction.
Career
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My toolset
Design
- Strategy
- DesignOps
- Leadership
Product
- Product Strategy
- Discovery to Delivery
- Design Systems
Programming
- JavaScript & frameworks - React, Angular
- NodeJS, ExpressJS
- LangChain, RAGs & LLMs
Mobility
- iOS & iPadOS
- Android mobile & foldables
- WatchOS & WearOS
Outside of work
I founded Happy Machines Co with Sasi. HMC is a tiny design lab exploring complex challenges to create meaningful digital experiences. I often write about our research and experiments in the blog.
When I am not immersed in design work, you can find me boxing around the gyms in Melbourne with Joe, watching anime, gaming on my xbox with friends or trying to catchup on my books and bushwalking around the beautiful trails of Victoria. I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, making sure to take breaks and reenergise creativity.
