About Me

Learn more about my journey, skills, and what inspires me as a designer and developer.

👋 Hi, I’m Saksham Tandon

I am a versatile and passionate digital designer, scientific illustrator, and software engineer, with a BA in Global Business and Digital Arts from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Software Engineering from BrainStation.

I have also completed a certificate in Data Science and am currently pursuing a MicroMasters in Data Science (MITx) on eDX platform, further expanding my expertise.

At CDW Canada, I specialize in creating engaging and responsive web banners, landing pages, and emails that adhere to brand standards and strategies. I conduct thorough user research and testing to enhance user experiences and drive conversion rates. A notable achievement includes contributing to a 193% increase in Research Hub article views and a 93% boost in partner page traffic through strategic content planning and implementation.

Additionally, as a Scientific Illustrator, I collaborate with researchers to produce illustrations and animations featured on covers and supplementary materials in scientific papers and journals. Notably, I designed a journal cover for Biophysical Journal showcasing the experimental setup and structure of pulmonary surfactants.

Having completed my Software Engineering Bootcamp at BrainStation, where I gained proficiency in coding and web application development, I am now expanding my expertise in data science. I am currently learning Python for data analysis, machine learning techniques, and data visualization. This knowledge empowers me to integrate statistical analysis and predictive modeling into innovative digital solutions.

🎨 What I Do

UX & UI Design – Intuitive and accessible digital products.
Motion Design – Animation that clarifies and captivates.
Scientific Illustration – Visual storytelling for research and science.
Front-End Development – Building fast, responsive web experiences with modern tools.

💼 Experience

Associate Designer

CDW Canada · Full-time 📅 Jan 2022 - Present

Designs static and animated digital/web banners for desktop and mobile.
Develops and maintains CDW.ca landing pages and emails aligned with brand standards.
Translates strategic goals into cohesive, responsive digital designs using industry tools.

Highlights:

Achieved a 193% YoY increase in Research Hub article views
Boosted partner page traffic by 93% through strategic content planning

Scientific Illustrator

Freelance 📅 Sep 2020 - Present

Designed the cover for the prestigious Biophysical journal.
Produced drawings and illustrations to enhance scientific papers and presentations.
Conducted comprehensive research on scientific papers, gaining a deep understanding of theories and core concepts behind experiments and results.

🧠 My Philosophy

“Design is empathy in action. The best experiences are felt, not just seen.”

I blend creativity with logic, and research with intuition—designing solutions that are not just usable, but meaningful.

🧬 My Journey

🎓 BA in Global Business and Digital Arts (University of Waterloo)
🧪 Created journal cover art and scientific illustrations for research publications
💻 Completed a Software Engineering Bootcamp at BrainStation
📊 Currently pursuing a MicroMasters in Data Science through MITx