Rujirekha S. (AJ)

Rujirekha S. (AJ)

Digital Product Enthusiast
Kobe, Japan.

About

Recent graduate majoring in Linguistic AI, passionate about bridging humans and technology. I am eager to grow in a dynamic, global environment and contribute fresh ideas to deliver meaningful, user-centered design outcomes.

Currently based in Japan on a long-term student visa, actively studying Japanese and expecting to take the JLPT N2 in December 2025. Open to starting work upon graduation.

Education

Chulalongkorn University
Aug, 2020- May, 2024, BKK, Thailand

B.A. in Arts | Major in Language and Information Technology, Minor in Economics | First Class Honors (GPAX 3.64)

Courses

User Studies

User Interface Design in Information Work

Website and Application Design

Infograph/Layout

Information System Humanities

Database Management Humanities

Basic Programming (NLP)

Web Development

Languages

Thai

Native

Japanese: NAT N2, JLPT N3 (173/180)

Proficient

English: TOEIC (965/990)

Proficient

Work

ttb Spark | Intern

Jun - Oct 2024, BKK, Thailand

Summary

After graduation, I interned in the UX/UI design department at a Thai bank.

Highlights

Member of UX Clinic team, conducted research with 100+ users over five months to inform design and testing. Collaborated across teams, and presented weekly project updates to more than 100 stakeholders.

Led research and design of the App Scan widget, successfully launched in 2024 as part of the banking app.

Researched and designed the 3D Touch quick menu feature under mentorship, contributing from concept to launch.

Projects

A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors on Solid Waste Management of Students in Chulalongkorn U. (2023)

Qualitative User Research

Summary

• Qualitative user research • Semi-structured interview • Conducting interviews • Analyzing data • Creating a poster presentation

Trading Sentiment Portal Redesign (2024)

UX/UI Design

Summary

Senior project with STelligence company: redesigned a data-heavy AI database interface. Conducted secondary research, identified usability issues, and built high-fidelity wireframes in Figma to improve user experience.

UI design for university students who are interested in investing in mutual funds (2022)

UX/UI Research and Design

Summary

• Literature review • User interviews • Usability testing • Personas • User journey maps • Information architecture • Addressing critical issues • Prototyping • Usability plan

The Information-Seeking Behavior of First-Year Undergraduate Students in the Faculty of Arts when Choosing a Residence (2021)

Quantitative User Research

Summary

• Quantitative user research • Questionnaire design & survey development • Statistical analysis & data interpretation • Identifying patterns and user insights

A Case Study of the Design and Development of a Real-Time User Count Notification System for the Central Library at Chulalongkorn U. (2021)

User Research

Summary

• Real-Time User Count Notification System (Central Library) • System requirements gathering (library staff) • User insights collection (library users) • User personas • Pain point analysis • UI design (web & mobile)

Other Experience / Volunteering

Coco-Rin sunRin舎 | Volunteer
Aug 2025, Shizuoka, Japan

Highlights

Supported children’s activities and community life in a rural guesthouse.

Immersed in traditional Japanese countryside lifestyle, gaining cross-cultural understanding and adaptability.

Strengthened empathy, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Thai Gov Design | Student Team
BKK, Thailand

Highlights

A collaborative project examining the attitudes and participation of Generation Z users in Bangkok’s metropolitan and suburban areas toward urban social development, aimed at improving the Traffy Fondue system.

Arts Green Team | Student Team
University Club (2021)

Highlights

Organized and facilitated events to promote Chula Zero Waste and sustainability practices within the Arts faculty.

Contributed to raising awareness and engagement in environmental initiatives among students and staff.

Cook | Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Jun - Aug 2022, South Lake Tahoe, United States

Summary

Summer Work and Travel Program

Highlights

Learned quickly, progressing from beginner to running the kitchen alone on July 4th.

Built resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Part-time at KidZania | English Navigator
Feb - Jul 2025, Koshien, Japan

Highlights

Guided children in interactive role-play, building patience and empathy.

Worked closely with an international team (Japan, Nepal, Kenya, etc.), strengthening cross-cultural collaboration.

Aksorn Sara | Graphic design member
University Club (2023)

Highlights

Used Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign to create graphics for content.

GOZ, Arts Chula | IT Staff
University Club (2022-2023)

Highlights

Arts87 Byenior Website Project — My responsibilities include updating the website's database, fixing gadget sizing issues, and improving the website's visual design using HTML, PHP, and CSS. I collaborated with the previous year's web creator, utilizing last year's website template and graphics assets provided by the graphic team.

Organized Livestream in conferences, speaker events and community events

CU Social Innovation Hub | Young Sustainability Practitioner II
BKK, Thailand

Highlights

Broaden my understanding of sustainability in many areas like climate change, aging society and how businesses adapt

I participated in workshops and engaged in project development. Contribute to the 'Cupcycle' project. 'Cupcycle' focuses on collecting low-value waste from coffee shops, presenting a meaningful initiative at the intersection of environmental consciousness and business adaptation.

Certificates

Google Data Analytics (2023)

Issued By

| Google

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (2023)

Issued By

| Google

Skills

Languages

Thai, English, Japanese.

UX/UI Design & Tools

Figma, Adobe XD, Miro, Adobe Illustrator, User-Centered Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Design Systems.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Cloud SQL, RStudio, SQL, Spreadsheet.

Databases

MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB.

Research Methodologies

Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, User Interviews, Survey Design, Data Analysis.

Programming & Web Development

Python, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, PHP.

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodologies.