Shikha Kanakia

Shikha Kanakia serves as a key instructor at Fractal Analytics, specializing in Design Thinking methodologies for data professionals. As the instructor for "Design Thinking for Data Professionals," she brings expertise in combining human-centered design principles with data science applications. Her course focuses on teaching professionals how to analyze decision-making factors, create effective prototypes, and conduct user testing for validation. The curriculum she developed emphasizes practical application of Human-Centered Design principles in product development, helping data professionals understand cognitive and emotional factors in decision-making while developing skills in effective user research. Her teaching methodology incorporates hands-on projects and real-world applications, ensuring students gain practical experience in creating user-centric data solutions. Through her expertise, she helps bridge the gap between technical data analysis and user-focused design thinking, enabling professionals to create more effective and user-friendly data-driven solutions.