Shikhar Saikia is an Associate Manager – Design at Athena Infonomics. He is a designer with a background in computer science and experience across product design, user research and visual design.

His work experience includes designing and deploying digital tools for AI-driven public health programmes at Wadhwani AI, conducting field research across different parts of India, and working with multidisciplinary teams comprising designers, engineers, data scientists, and program managers. Prior to his current role, Shikhar has also worked independently on web design and creative direction projects.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India. Outside of work, his interests include architecture, contemporary art, and music.