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About Me
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Hey there, I’m Shefali!
I design products, conversations, and experiences that make technology feel more human, and hopefully, a little more delightful.
My curiosity for design and technology started long before I had the words for it. Growing up across India, from Assam, where even basic healthcare and tech were rare, to Mumbai, one of the country’s biggest IT hubs, I saw firsthand how access (or lack of it) shapes everyday life. I knew I wanted to help bridge those gaps.
That curiosity took me to Manipal University Jaipur, where I studied Electronics and Communication Engineering. In my very first year, I stumbled across a UX course on Coursera, and that’s when everything clicked. From there, I dove into YouTube tutorials, tried out design tools just for fun, and took internships to turn ideas into real, useful products.
Wanting to go deeper, I moved to the US to pursue my MS in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Currently, I’m a Conversational AI Designer at Rocket Mortgage, where I blend design, linguistics, and technology into experiences people can literally talk to. It’s the perfect mix of my love for problem-solving, storytelling, and tech.
Beyond Work
🖌️ I love experimenting with digital art to bring creative ideas to life
📚 You'll catch me reading - paper or pixels, I'm hooked
I love physical books, but my Kindle lets me read till 2 a.m. without a bedside lamp ;)
🚗 Exploring the magic of every place
Caught the Northern Lights from
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Soaked up spooky charm in
Salem, Massachusetts
Went underground at Natural Bridge Caverns,
San Antonio, Texas
Pedaled the rails through vibrant fall colors in
North Creek, New York
Snowmobiled my way through
Bear Notch, New Hampshire
Mentoring Experience
🎨 SI 307: Introduction to UX Design
I got to teach over 130+ undergrads in an Intro to UX Design class at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, helping them with portfolio building, design thinking, and getting the hang of Figma. Each week, I ran discussions with smaller groups of about 50+ students, created lesson plans, graded assignments, and walked them through hands-on tutorials on Figma and UX research. It was awesome seeing their excitement and growth along the way!
💻 SI 206: Data-Oriented Programming
I guided over 190+ undergrads through a Data-Oriented Programming course at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, helping them build a strong foundation in Python and explore more advanced techniques. Every week, I led interactive discussions with around 45+ students, creating topics that connected Python to real-world scenarios and practical applications. Watching them go from “Wait, what’s a variable?” to solving complex problems was the best part.